Dustin Duong

Political scientist specialising in migration, integration, and human rights. Experience in large-scale research project coordination, policy-relevant analysis, and international stakeholder engagement, including work in UN-related contexts. Combines quantitative and qualitative methods with strong organisational, communication, and digital implementation skills.

Professional Experience

Jan 2024 — Present

Research Project Coordinator

Freie Universität Berlin · Institute of Sociology

Coordinated a large-scale RCT on naturalisation with a sample of ~180,000 individuals; Managed complex multi-stakeholder operations including survey systems, mailing processes, and external providers; Led multilingual survey implementation (DE/EN/TR/AR), including translation workflows and quality assurance; Coordinated implementation of experimental treatments, including survey pipelines, email campaigns, and participant communication systems; Designed digital research infrastructure (AI chatbot, websites, GDPR-compliant data processes) and supported monitoring, testing, and documentation.

Jan 2024 — Present

Learning & Training Specialist

BASF

Delivered digital learning programmes for 500+ employees; Coordinated stakeholders and training processes.

Jan 2024 — Present

Research Assistant

Freie Universität Berlin · Digital Entrepreneurship Hub

Contributed to development of an AI ideation platform (concept design, cost modelling, research on AI systems and governance); Conducted structured literature reviews on AI, innovation, and governance; Designed and facilitated workshops on AI and societal impact.

Jul — Sep 2022

Research Assistant

University of Zurich · Institute of Biomedical Ethics

Co-organised an international symposium in Geneva (with UNAIDS, UNHCR, and PAHO); Coordinated delegations and prepared event materials; Co-moderated panel discussions with senior UN officials; Conducted policy analysis of global AIDS initiatives; Co-authored a peer-reviewed publication (EACME Newsletter) on MPOX, bioethics, and LGBTQI+ communities.

2023

Community Manager

Adobe

Organised an event with 300+ participants; Managed logistics and stakeholder communication.

Education

Freie Universität Berlin · Expected Sept. 2026

M.A. Political Science

International Relations, Migration & Integration, Political Communication.

Freie Universität Berlin · 2019 — 2023

B.A. Political Science

Deutschlandstipendium. Erasmus exchange at Sciences Po Paris (2021-2022). Thesis: Transgender activism and the informal economy in Vietnam.

Projects

Showcase

Survey: Life and Integration in Germany

Survey Design // AI PassBot

Designed multilingual survey instruments for naturalisation research in Germany. Co-developed PassBot , a specialised AI chatbot designed to support survey participants.

Open project ↗

Deep Science Futures Workshop

AI Ethics // Design Thinking

Co-facilitated the Deep Science Futures workshop introducing AI use cases and risks for doctoral researchers. Guided participants through no-code prototyping for socially beneficial applications.

Open project ↗

MPOX, Bioethics, and the LGBTQI+ Community

2022 · GLOBAL HEALTH ETHICS RESEARCH

Co-authored webinar summary for the Forum on Global Health Ethics (University of Zurich) examining stigmatisation and health inequality.

Open project ↗