Researcher Collab

Team

Meet the Team Behind Researcher Collab

At the heart of Researcher Collab is a shared vision: To make academic collaboration smarter, faster, and truly global.

We are a small but dedicated team driven by two different yet perfectly complementary perspectives—academic and technical. Together, we unite real-world research experience with cutting-edge development expertise to build a platform that truly serves the needs of academics everywhere.

Ceren Morcote Santos – Co-Founder | Lecturer in Marketing

With over 8 years of academic experience, Ceren understands the daily struggles researchers face when trying to build meaningful collaborations. Having navigated the complexities of conferences, international networking, and project partnerships, she knows how valuable time is for academics.

Her passion lies in creating opportunities that bridge the gap between theory and practice. At Researcher Collab, she leads the product vision and community development, ensuring the platform reflects the real needs of academics.

📬 ceren@researchercollab.com

Seymen Sipahi – Co-Founder | Full-Stack Developer

Seymen brings over 15 years of experience in developing innovative web and mobile solutions across industries. His expertise ensures that Researcher Collab is not only functional but also intuitive, fast, and reliable.

With a strong product-first mindset, he focuses on building the platform’s seamless user experience and smart matching engine, making sure academics spend less time struggling with technology and more time building connections that matter.

📬 seymen@researchercollab.com

We’re Just Getting Started

What began as a simple need—finding the right research partners—has evolved into a mission to empower academics worldwide. Our team is committed to breaking down barriers, creating equal opportunities, and designing a space where collaboration is effortless.

We’re building more than just a tool.
We’re building a global academic ecosystem where ideas meet, grow, and thrive.