معرفی
Dr Duru Imrie-Kuzu is an Associate Professor (Research) and Director of Research Excellence at the Research Centre for Peace and Security. He holds a PhD in Comparative Politics from the London School of Economics (2014). His research focuses on nationalism, multiculturalism, comparative politics, and environmental governance. He leads the Horizon Europe Project 'Pro-Coast' addressing coastal communities and biodiversity. Key roles include co-leader of the Governance, Trust, and Leadership theme, editor of Nations and Nationalism, and evaluator for the AHRC/SNF.
Education:
- Doctorate in Political Science, London School of Economics and Political Science (2014)
Research Interests: Nationalism, multiculturalism, political economy, conflict resolution, and environmental politics. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with case studies on Turkey, Corsica, and Uzbekistan, emphasizing governance of ethnic diversity and sustainable development.
Recent Contributions: Recent publications explore Corsican separatism, Syrian refugee integration in Turkey, and transformative change in biodiversity governance. His work intersects with UN SDGs on peace, justice, and sustainable communities.
Awards:
- Early Career Trailblazer Award (2021)
- Pump Prime Research Funding (2017)
- COST Actions Network Grant (2022)
Grants & Leadership: Secured funding from EU Commission, British Council, and LSE. Led projects on Kurdish multiculturalism, Corsican nationalism, and refugee integration. Serves as Course Director for Global Diversity Governance MPA program at Coventry.
Labs/Teams: Active in the Research Centre for Peace and Security, leading interdisciplinary initiatives on environmental politics and governance innovation.
