Michael Zekulin

Dr. Michael Zekulin is a Researcher at the School of Politics & International Relations, The Australian National University. His work focuses on terrorism, counterterrorism, radicalization, and social cohesion. He has contributed to understanding violent extremism through analyses of jihadist propaganda, pandemic behavioral responses, and domestic terrorism dynamics. His research has been published in journals like Behavioral Sciences of Terrorism and Political Aggression and Political Psychology. Collaborations include studies on pandemic compliance and vaccination uptake linked to social identity. He is affiliated with The Migration Hub, exploring migration-related security issues. No formal awards are listed, but his extensive publication record highlights his academic contributions.

Research Interests:

• Terrorism and Counterterrorism Strategies
• Violent Extremism and Radicalization
• Social Cohesion and Political Violence
• Online Jihadist Magazines and Instructional Content
• Pandemic Behavioral Responses

Research Trends: His articles emphasize terrorism's communication strategies, pandemic-era social cohesion effects, and homegrown extremism. Themes include analyzing propaganda impact, policy implications, and collective behavior in crises.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with The Migration Hub, focusing on migration-security intersections.