Koray Caliskan is a distinguished tenured associate professor of strategic design and management at Parsons School of Design, affiliated with The New School since 2019. Alongside his academic role, he is a founding partner of The Wrong Department, a renowned design studio with operations in London and New York City, specializing in the convergence of design, management, and organizational innovation. Koray is a seasoned researcher and designer with a strong focus on economics, management, and societal dynamics, amassing 25 years of experience in the field.

His academic journey includes a PhD in politics from New York University, where his exceptional performance earned him the prestigious Malcolm Kerr Social Science Award. Koray's scholarly contributions extend to various publications, with his latest notable work being 'Data Money: Inside Cryptocurrencies and their Communities, Blockchains and Markets,' published by Columbia University Press. This book is a product of his groundbreaking multi-methods research recognized as the Scientific Breakthrough of the Year in Social Sciences and Humanities by the Falling Walls Foundation in 2021.

Beyond academia, Koray Caliskan is actively involved in social entrepreneurship as a co-founder of Mamame, an initiative dedicated to empowering underrepresented women's labor. His diverse background also includes a successful stint as a filmmaker, showcasing his works at prestigious events like the Cannes Film Festival. With a versatile profile, he has taken on editorial roles as the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Design Strategies and an Associate Editor of the Journal of Cultural Economy.