Bachelor of Arts, Concentration in Environment & Development, Second Major Political Science • McGill University
Bio
Dafne Ozcan graduated from McGill University in 2024 with a BA in Environment & Development and Political Science. Her work, which explores the intersection of sustainability, ecological systems, and global governance, is shaped by academic training and exposure to environmental and humanitarian challenges from Southeast Asia to the Middle East and beyond.
Currently, Dafne is a Research Analyst at R3 Robotics, where she leads the development of a fully automated aquaponics system. Her work spans system design, nutrient cycle optimization, and AI-driven environmental monitoring, advancing agricultural sustainability through applied robotics and predictive analytics. At R3, she operates at the intersection of data, design, and environmental strategy, working cross-functionally with engineers and scientists to meet the evolving needs of Canadian and global agriculture.
During her undergraduate studies, Dafne held roles across research, industry, and policy. At the World Wildlife Fund, she supported climate adaptation efforts through GIS-based wildfire analysis and habitat sustainability projects. At Beko’s R&D centre, she co-developed an AI-powered smart home solution to reduce household environmental impact, delivering the final prototype, market analysis, and branding strategy. These were among several formative experiences that built her foundation in systems thinking, international collaboration, and applied environmental problem solving.
Dafne has also remained actively engaged in community initiatives. She has contributed to grassroots efforts across Nepal, Turkey, and the United States, supporting education, sustainability projects, post-disaster recovery, and community programs for women and children. These experiences left a lasting impact, sharpening her understanding that sustainability is not just a technical challenge but a profoundly human one rooted in empathy, justice, and the strength of communities on the front lines.
Outside of her professional life, Dafne loves to sail and ski, and has a lifelong connection to visual arts, having spent much of her life drawing and painting at a French atelier. Music is a constant in her world, always playing in the background, and she tries to read as widely as time allows. She travels every chance she gets, drawn to places that challenge her perspective and expand her sense of place in the world.