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.
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.
Masters Degree: MA in Koç University
Placement after Graduation: Postdoctoral Researcher at Koç 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.
Masters Degree: MA in
Placement after Graduation: Postdoctoral Researcher at Oxford University.
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
Placement after Graduation:
Masters Degree: MA in Modern Turkish Histoy, Boğaziçi University
Placement after Graduation:
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
Masters Degree: MSc in Middle East Politics, SOAS University of London
Placement after Graduation: Lecturer, Sabancı University
Current Position: Postdoctoral Associate, Duke 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