Necla Acik

Dr Necla Acik is a Post-Doctoral Fellow in Migration Studies at the School of Law and Social Sciences, Middlesex University, where she contributes to research in migration, gender, and social justice. Her academic work is interdisciplinary, bridging sociology, political science, and critical race and gender studies.

Her research focuses on:

• Gendered and intersectional dimensions of Kurdish migration and return mobilities
• Decolonial feminist knowledge production in Kurdish gender studies
• Far-right extremism and radicalization dynamics
• Youth activism among Muslim communities and experiences of misrecognition
• Surveillance policies in educational institutions under counter-terrorism frameworks

Her recent publications reflect a strong trend in critical migration studies, with a focus on marginalized voices, particularly Kurdish and Muslim communities in Europe. She frequently employs qualitative and narrative methods to explore identity, resistance, and citizenship. Her work is published in journals such as Kurdish Studies Journal, European Journal of Criminology, and Gender, Place and Culture.

She actively collaborates with scholars across Europe and is a member of emerging networks like the Kurdish Gender Studies Network. Her ORCID is available at 0000-0003-4801-1681684.

While no scientific awards are listed, her research outputs have garnered significant attention, with over 1,200 total views and 700 downloads. She has not listed any formal advisees or grant funding in the provided text.

Dr Acik’s work contributes to critical understandings of migration, security, and gender politics, particularly within transnational Kurdish and Muslim contexts. She is building a robust research profile centered on social justice, equity, and the lived experiences of minoritized communities.