Hello! I’m Maria Aisha Fermin, a sociologist with a Master of Arts focused on European societies and a strong track record in qualitative fieldwork, interviews, and ethnographic analysis. My master’s research explored the unique party-drug scene in Berlin and how night-time economies, tourism, and migration shape urban life, which sharpened my interests in social dynamics and policy implications. I have published peer‑reviewed work with IJAPS and a proven ability to translate complex data into clear, compelling academic writings. I thrive in immersive research settings and value analytical clarity. Professionally, I’ve supported clinical research operations at Parexel and managed HR coordination at Koneo Mobile, developing practical insights into how organizations function on both structural and symbolic levels. My multicultural background—having lived and worked across Southeast Asia and Europe—has made me culturally diplomatic, empathetic, and curious about psycho-social dynamics in institutions. I’m excited to contribute to your department’s research output and bring an international perspective combined with strong qualitative research skills to the team.

Maria Aisha Fermin

Hello! I’m Maria Aisha Fermin, a sociologist with a Master of Arts focused on European societies and a strong track record in qualitative fieldwork, interviews, and ethnographic analysis. My master’s research explored the unique party-drug scene in Berlin and how night-time economies, tourism, and migration shape urban life, which sharpened my interests in social dynamics and policy implications. I have published peer‑reviewed work with IJAPS and a proven ability to translate complex data into clear, compelling academic writings. I thrive in immersive research settings and value analytical clarity. Professionally, I’ve supported clinical research operations at Parexel and managed HR coordination at Koneo Mobile, developing practical insights into how organizations function on both structural and symbolic levels. My multicultural background—having lived and worked across Southeast Asia and Europe—has made me culturally diplomatic, empathetic, and curious about psycho-social dynamics in institutions. I’m excited to contribute to your department’s research output and bring an international perspective combined with strong qualitative research skills to the team.

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Hello! I’m Maria Aisha Fermin, a sociologist with a Master of Arts focused on European societies and a strong track record in qualitative fieldwork, interviews, and ethnographic analysis. My master’s research explored the unique party-drug scene in Berlin and how night-time economies, tourism, and migration shape urban life, which sharpened my interests in social dynamics and policy implications. I have published peer‑reviewed work with IJAPS and a proven ability to translate complex data into clear, compelling academic writings. I thrive in immersive research settings and value analytical clarity.

Professionally, I’ve supported clinical research operations at Parexel and managed HR coordination at Koneo Mobile, developing practical insights into how organizations function on both structural and symbolic levels. My multicultural background—having lived and worked across Southeast Asia and Europe—has made me culturally diplomatic, empathetic, and curious about psycho-social dynamics in institutions. I’m excited to contribute to your department’s research output and bring an international perspective combined with strong qualitative research skills to the team.

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Language

German
Fluent
English
Fluent
Malay
Advanced

Work Experience

Assistant Work Student at Parexel
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Supported clinical research operations: documentation, data entry, coordination of pharmaceutical trials & GCP in a global CRO.
HR / Work Student at Koneo Mobile UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Administrative: Organization & coordination of employee data, documentation & internal communication.
Judiciary Intern at Islamic Court, Brunei
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Sociological fieldwork: Conducted observations in live courtroom trials, case data collection & behavioural analysis.
Mentor / Tutor at IBIQ Private Tuition School, Brunei
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019
Academic mentoring: Leading & guiding students, conducting & organising courses.
Clinical Placement at RIPAS Hospital, Brunei
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015
Hands on clinical practice: Observing health care processes, human behaviour & communication in high-stress environments.

Education

Master of Arts in Sociology (Sociology of European Societies) at Freie Universität Berlin
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Anthropology at University of Brunei Darussalam
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Master of Arts in International Relations and Cultural Diplomacy (Intercultural Relations and Cultural Diplomacy) at Hochschule Furtwangen University (HFU)
August 1, 2021 - January 5, 2026
Study Abroad Program in Intercultural Communications at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services