Ayşe Baltacıoğlu-Brammer

Ayşe Baltacıoğlu-Brammer is an Assistant Professor of History and Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies at New York University (NYU), and Steering Committee Chair of the Ottoman and Turkish Studies Initiative (OTS-NYU). Her work focuses on early modern Middle Eastern history, particularly the Ottoman and Safavid Empires, with an emphasis on sectarian dynamics, statecraft, and identity formation. She holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in History from Ohio State University, alongside B.A. degrees in History (Koç University) and Communication (Ankara University).

• Education:
• Ph.D. in History, Ohio State University
• M.A. in History, Ohio State University
• B.A. in History, Koç University
• B.A. in Communication, Ankara University

Her research explores the Sunni-Shi‘i divide as a geopolitical and fiscal struggle, analyzing its impact on political legitimacy and socio-economic landscapes in early modern Anatolia and Iran. Current projects include a forthcoming book, Boundaries of Belonging, examining sectarianism’s enduring legacy. She has held prestigious fellowships, including the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowship (2020–2021) and NYU Center for the Humanities Fellowship (2020–2021).

Publications span academic monographs, edited volumes, and forums, addressing themes like Safavid origins, sectarian politics, and empire-state dynamics. While no grants or advising roles are explicitly listed, her work bridges historical analysis and contemporary Middle Eastern geopolitics.