I am a PhD candidate in the Department of Government 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. Through an emphasis on the candidates’ demographic and physiological features, I investigate voter preferences for political candidates and the factors that impact their decisions. In addition to that, I investigate the ways in which political candidates tailor both the verbal and nonverbal forms of communication that they employ while interacting with voters. My research also explores the complex relationship between social identity and political behaviour. Additionally, I have a strong interest in the role of gender in politics and in 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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