Zsofia Hacsek

Zsofia Hacsek is a Researcher and Doctorate Student at the Research Centre for Peace and Security at Coventry University. Her work bridges security studies, gender equity, and academic entrepreneurship, with a focus on removing gender biases and enhancing women's leadership in university spinouts and businesses.

• Primary Roles: Research Assistant, Principal Investigator
• Projects: GiLL (Gender Innovation Living Labs), Alternative Security Review for the UK
• Research Themes: Security definitions, gender equity in innovation, citizen social science, arts-based research

Her recent publications explore public security perceptions in the UK, art-ethnography intersections, and gendered barriers in academia. She has presented at conferences like PSA 75th Annual International Conference and TAKE Conference 2025. While no formal awards are listed, her work has been featured in media outlets and collaborative reports.

As part of Coventry University's research teams, she contributes to policy analysis, public engagement, and innovation leadership initiatives. Her methodological approaches include collaborative workshops, arts-based research, and public opinion surveying.