Dr. Sibel Karadağ, Ph.D in Political Science and International Relations, 2020
Thesis Title: Performativity of Bordering Piactices: Turkish -Eu Border Undergraduate Degree: BA in Social and Political Science, Sabancı University
Masters Degree: MA in
Placement after Graduation: Postdoctoral Researcher at Koç University.
Current Position: Assistant Professor, Kadir Has University
PhD Placements
Dr. Pelin Kılınçarslan, Ph.D in Political Science and International Relations, 2020
Thesis Title: Worker resistance and mobilization: A comparative analysis of two female-dominated textile factories Undergraduate Degree: BA in Middle East Technical University
Masters Degree: MA in Koç University
Placement after Graduation: Postdoctoral Researcher at Koç University.
Current Position: Assistant Professor, İstanbul Aydın University
Masters Degree: MA in Koç University
Placement after Graduation: Postdoctoral Researcher at Koç University.
Current Position: Assistant Professor, İstanbul Aydın University
Dr. Idlir Lika Ph.D in Political Science and International Relations, 2020
Thesis Title: Nationhood Cleavages and Ethnic Conflict: A Comparative Analysis of Post-communist Bulgaria, Montenegro, and North Macedonia Undergraduate Degree: BA in International Relations, Middle East Technical University
Masters Degree: MA in Bilkent University
Placement after Graduation: Assistant Professor of Political Science, Gelişim University
Masters Degree: MA in Bilkent University
Placement after Graduation: Assistant Professor of Political Science, Gelişim University
Dr. Simge Andı Ph.D in Political Science and International Relations, 2019
Thesis Title: Essays on Social Media, Politics, and Misinformation Undergraduate Degree: BA in European Studies, King's College
Masters Degree: MA in
Placement after Graduation: Postdoctoral Researcher at Oxford University.
Current Position: Lecturer, University of Exeter
Masters Degree: MA in
Placement after Graduation: Postdoctoral Researcher at Oxford University.
Current Position: Lecturer, University of Exeter
Dr. Tim Dorlach, Ph.D in Political Science and International Relations, 2019
Thesis Title: The Politics of Uneven Welfare State Development: The Cases of Türkiye and Chile Undergraduate Degree: BA in University of Bayreut
Masters Degree: MA in Modern Turkish Histoy, Boğaziçi University
Current Position: Junior Professor of Global Nutrition and Health Policy, University of Bayreuth
Masters Degree: MA in Modern Turkish Histoy, Boğaziçi University
Current Position: Junior Professor of Global Nutrition and Health Policy, University of Bayreuth
Dr. Ezgi Elçi, Ph.D in Political Science and International Relations, 2019
Thesis Title: Politics of Nostalgia: Psychological Origins of Populism Undergraduate Degree: BA in International Relations, Istanbul Commerce University
Masters Degree: MA in International Relations, Dokuz Eylül University
Visiting Researcher: University of Georgia
Placement after Graduation: Postdoctoral Researcher, Koç University, MiReKoc - Migration Research Center
Dr. Ceyhun Emre Doğru, Ph.D in Political Science and International Relations, 2018
Thesis Title: Corporate Diplomatic Activity: How Firms Behave in Foreign Policy The Cases of Energy and Defense Sectors in Türkiye And in the UK Undergraduate Degree: BA in International Relations, Ankara University
Masters Degree: MA in Advanced European and International Studies, Centre International de Formation Européenne
Placement after Graduation: Managing Partner, StratejiCo
Dr. Ariel Gonzalez Levaggi, Ph.D in Political Science and International Relations, 2018
Thesis Title: Confrontational and Cooperative Regional Orders Undergraduate Degree: BA in International Relations, John F. Kennedy University Buenos Aires
Masters Degree: MA in Political Science and Sociology, Latin American Social Sciences Institute
Placement after Graduation: Associate Professor, Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina
Dr. Kadir Aydın Gündüz, Ph.D in Political Science and International Relations, 2017
Thesis Title: Moving beyond a minimal democracy: a comparative analysis of reform episodes in non-consolidated democracies of Türkiye, Mexico and the Philippines Undergraduate Degree: BA in Philosophy, Galatasaray University
Masters Degree: MA in Political Science and Government, Sabancı University
Doctoral Researcher: University of Chicago
Placement after Graduation: Assistant Professor, TOBB University of Economics and Technology
Dr. Damla Bayraktar, Ph.D in Political Science and International Relations, 2016
Thesis Title: Home States and Homeland Politics: Interactions between the Turkish State and Its Emigrants in France and the United States Undergraduate Degree: BA in Sociology, Galatasaray University
Masters Degree: MA in Politics of Public Policy, Sciences Po
Placement after Graduation: Postdoctoral Researcher, Koç University
Dr.Gitta Glüpker, Ph.D in Political Science and International Relations, 2016
Thesis Title: The Gender Gap in Public Support for European Integration Undergraduate Degree: BA in European Studies, Universität Osnabrück
Masters Degree: MA in European Studies, Universität Osnabrück
Placement after Graduation: Consultant, Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes
Dr. Mustafa Yağcı, Ph.D in Political Science and International Relations, 2016
Thesis Title: In Quest of Financial Stability: Organizational Learning and the Proactive Governance of Financial Stability Policy in Türkiye Undergraduate Degree: BSc in Economics, İstanbul Bilgi University
Undergraduate Degree: BSc in Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science(External Degree)
Masters Degree: MA in Economics, University of Iowa
Placement after Graduation: Lecturer, Istanbul Bilgi University
Current Position: Economist, Islamic Development Bank
Dr. Kerem Yıldırım, Ph.D in Political Science and International Relations, 2016
Thesis Title: Continuous Clientelism: Persuasion and Preference Change in Türkiye Undergraduate Degree: BA in International Affairs, Binghamton University
Current Position: Assistant Professor, Bilkent University
Masters Degree: MSc in Middle East Politics, SOAS University of London
Placement after Graduation: Lecturer, Sabancı University
Current Position: Assistant Professor, Bilkent University
Dr. İmren Borsuk, Ph.D in Political Science and International Relations, 2015
Thesis Title:Road from Ethnic Mobilization to Intercommunal Violence: A Comparison of Kurdish problem in Türkiye and Northern Ireland Conflict Undergraduate Degree: BA in Political Science and International Relations, Galatasaray University
Masters Degree: MA in International Relations, University of Strasbourg
Placement after Graduation: Postdoctoral Researcher, Stockholm University
Dr. Didem Çakmaklı, Ph.D in Political Science and International Relations, 2015
Thesis Title: Transforming Citizenship in Türkiye: Learning Active Citizenship in Civil Society Organizations Undergraduate Degree: BA in Political Science, Whittier College
Masters Degree: MA in International Development and International Studies, Johns Hopkins University
Placement after Graduation: Assistant Professor, Antalya Bilim University
Dr. Ömer Faruk Örsün, Ph.D in Political Science and International Relations, 2015
Thesis Title: Inclusiveness, Contestation and Conflict Processes Undergraduate Degree: BA in Public Administration, Istanbul University
Masters Degree: MA in International Relations, University of Essex
Placement after Graduation: Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Harvard University
Current Position: Instructor, New York University Abu Dhabi
Dr. Ayşen Ezgi Üstübici, Ph.D in Political Science and International Relations(Joint Doctorate with University of Amsterdam), 2015
Thesis Title: The Governance of International Migration in Türkiye and Morocco: Irregular Migrants' Access to Right to Stay Undergraduate Degree: BA in Political Science and Sociology(Double Major), Boğaziçi University
Masters Degree: MSc in Gender, Development, Globalization, London School of Economics and Political Science
Placement after Graduation: Assistant Professor, Koç University
Dr. Mustafa Kutlay, Ph.D in Political Science and International Relations, 2015
Thesis Title: Reforming Reactive States: A Comparative Political Economy of Greek and Turkish Crises Undergraduate Degree: BA in Business Administration, Middle East Technical University
Masters Degree: MSc in European Studies, Middle East Technical University
Visiting Researcher: Royal Holloway University of London
Placement after Graduation: Assistant Professor, TOBB University of Economics and Technology
Current Position: Senior Lecturer, City University of London
Fatih Erol, Ph.D in Political Science and International Relations, 2020
Thesis Title: Undergraduate Degree: BA in Political Science and International Relations, Boğaziçi University
Masters Degree: MA in International Relations, Bilkent University
Placement after Graduation:
Current Position: Researcher Scientist, University of Arizona
Masters Degree: MA in International Relations, Bilkent University
Placement after Graduation:
Current Position: Researcher Scientist, University of Arizona
Emine Arı, Ph.D in Political Science and International Relations, 2022
Thesis Title: Undergraduate Degree: BA in International Relations, Koç University
Masters Degree: MA in Political Science, Sabancı University
Placement after Graduation:
Current Position: Incoming Adjunct Professor, University of Arizona
Masters Degree: MA in Political Science, Sabancı University
Placement after Graduation:
Current Position: Incoming Adjunct Professor, University of Arizona
Firuze Simay Sezgin Namlı, Ph.D in Political Science and International Relations, 2023
Thesis Title: Undergraduate Degree: BA in Social and Political Sciences, Sabancı University
Masters Degree: MA in Conflict Analysis and Resolution, Sabancı University
Placement after Graduation:
Current Position: Post-doctoral Researcher, Bilkent University
Masters Degree: MA in Conflict Analysis and Resolution, Sabancı University
Placement after Graduation:
Current Position: Post-doctoral Researcher, Bilkent University
Aylin Yardımcı, Ph.D in Political Science and International Relations, 2023
Dissertation Title: Undergraduate Degree: BA in Politics and Sociology, The University of Sheffield
Masters Degree: MSc in European Political Economy, London School of Economics and Political Science
Placement after Graduation:
Current Position: Communications Director, Bridge to Türkiye Fund
Masters Degree: MSc in European Political Economy, London School of Economics and Political Science
Placement after Graduation:
Current Position: Communications Director, Bridge to Türkiye Fund
Ezgi Elçi, Ph.D in Political Science and International Relations, 2019
Dissertation Title: Politics of Nostalgia: Psychological Origins of Populism Current Position: Postdoctoral Researcher, MiReKoç
Gizem Türkarslan, 2019
Dissertation Title: Koç University, Political Science and International Relations, PhD
University College London, MA
Galatasaray University, International Relations, BA
University College London, MA
Galatasaray University, International Relations, BA
Yury Katliarou, 2023
Dissertation Title: Koç University, Political Science and International Relations, PhD
Middle East Technical University, Ankara, MA Eurasian Studies
European Humanities University, Vilnius, BA Political Science and European Studies
Middle East Technical University, Ankara, MA Eurasian Studies
European Humanities University, Vilnius, BA Political Science and European Studies
Birce Altıok Karşıyaka, 2023
Dissertation Title: Koç University, Political Science and International Relations, PhD
Columbia University, MA Human Rights Studies
Boğaziçi University, BA Economics & Administrative Sciences
Binghamton University, BS Global & International Affairs
Columbia University, MA Human Rights Studies
Boğaziçi University, BA Economics & Administrative Sciences
Binghamton University, BS Global & International Affairs