M.A. Political Science
Migration & Integration, Quantitative Methods.
CV
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.
Education
B.A. Political Science
Grade 1.6. Deutschlandstipendium. Erasmus exchange at Sciences Po Paris (2021-2022). Thesis: Transgender activism and the informal economy in Vietnam.
Projects
Survey: Life and Integration in Germany
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
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
Co-authored webinar summary for the Forum on Global Health Ethics (University of Zurich) examining stigmatisation and health inequality.
Open project ↗Professional Experience
Policy & Advocacy Intern
Norwegian Refugee Council · Institutional Partnerships
Developed and implemented an interactive refugee registration simulation for NRC's public booth at the Auswärtiges Amt Tag der offenen Tür (June 2026), including scenario design, technical development, and deployment; Supported the launch of NRC's Neglected Crisis Report, including event coordination and stakeholder communications; Drafted internal policy briefings and analytical materials on humanitarian funding structures (GFFO/BMZ) for senior staff; Produced data visualisations on German institutional donor funding and supported diplomatic correspondence with embassies and federal ministries.
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.
Learning & Training Specialist
BASF
Delivered digital learning programmes for 500+ employees; Coordinated stakeholders and training processes.
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.
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.
Community Manager
Adobe
Organised an event with 300+ participants; Managed logistics and stakeholder communication.