I completed my PhD in Political Science in December 2024 at the London School of Economics, currently on the job market. I am also a member of the Electoral Psychology Observatory. Prior to joining LSE, I earned a master’s degree in economics from Sabanci University and a bachelor’s degree in economics from Bogazici University in Istanbul.
My research focuses on candidate preferences, political representation, social identity, and gender. Emphasising candidates’ demographic and physiological features, I investigate voter preferences for political candidates and the factors influencing their decisions in various country contexts, including the United States, Germany, and Turkey. Additionally, I explore how political candidates tailor both verbal and nonverbal communication when interacting with voters. My work also examines the complex relationship between social identity and political behaviour, with a particular interest in the role of gender in politics and its impact on political outcomes.
My methodological interests are in experimental political science and computational methods. I conduct visual and audial survey experiments, having incorporated state-of-the-art AI tools to simulate real-life political interactions, as well as field experiments with collaborating candidates to gain insights into voter behaviour and political preferences. Additionally, I use computational social science to analyse audio and video data, providing a deeper understanding of political communication and its effects on voters.
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