Gizdem Akdur is a researcher specializing in information systems, digital innovation, and health and social care research. She holds a PhD in Management with a focus on Information Systems and Innovation. Her work focuses on data-driven decision making, digital transformation, and the use of information systems in healthcare and social care settings. She has contributed to nationally and internationally funded research projects and has published extensively in leading academic journals. Her research interests include health informatics, digital technologies, and the improvement of quality of life through data and innovation.