معرفی
Doga Atalay is a Researcher at Glasgow Caledonian University specializing in migration studies and social integration, with contributions to UN Sustainable Development Goals on reducing inequalities and promoting peaceful societies. Active since completing their PhD in 2022, Atalay's work examines complex migrant-host society dynamics through narrative and everyday interaction lenses.
Education:
- PhD in Social Sciences (2022), Glasgow Caledonian University. Thesis: "Re-Interpretation of Migrant and the Members of Established Society Relations: A Non-Binary Identity Reading of Social Inclusion".
Research focuses on deconstructing binary frameworks in migration studies through narrative analysis of migrant experiences, deradicalization processes in informal settings, and convivial social interactions. Key contributions challenge conventional integration models by emphasizing non-binary identity formations and the role of everyday encounters in fostering social inclusion, with particular attention to how personal narratives shape joint belongingness in host societies.
Publication analysis (2020-2024) reveals consistent use of qualitative methodologies to investigate migration phenomena, evolving from narrative approaches to integration (2020) toward critical examinations of deradicalization (2024). The work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between sociology, political science, and security studies, with increasing emphasis on practical applications for migration policy.
No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials.
While no student supervision or grant activities are recorded, Atalay maintains active international collaborations with scholars including U. Korkut, M. Nicolson, and P. Scholten across multiple publications. Research outputs indicate engagement with policy communities through academic panels like the Volpower integration discussion.
Current activities suggest ongoing development of narrative frameworks for migration research, with recent publications indicating expansion into deradicalization studies and non-binary identity approaches within migration contexts.



