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Dr. Elifcan Celebi is an Assistant Professor at the School of Politics and International Relations, University College Dublin (UCD), Ireland. She previously served as a Postdoctoral Researcher and Lecturer at the University of Cologne. Her expertise lies in the politics of social policy, democratic backsliding, and civil society, with a particular focus on Turkey.
Education:
- BA, Marmara University
- MA in Social Policy, Boğaziçi University, Istanbul
- PhD, The International Max Planck Research School on the Social and Political Constitution of the Economy
- Professional Certificate in University Teaching & Learning, University College Dublin
Research Interests: Dr. Celebi's research spans the politics of social policy, democratic backsliding, and civil society. She delves into qualitative research methods and gendered policy analysis, with a significant portion of her work examining the intricate dynamics of policymaking in electoral autocracies and the role of civil society organizations.
Publications: Her recent publications explore policy narratives in electoral autocracies, the influence of women's GONGOs on policymaking, and the rescaling of social care services in Istanbul. These works highlight her deep engagement with issues of gender, governance, and policy reform in Turkey.
Awards:
- Sirin Tekeli Research Award for Gender Studies (2018)
- Faculty Teaching Prize 2022, University of Cologne
Teaching & Grants: Dr. Celebi teaches modules on gender and politics, qualitative research methods, and research design. She has received grants including the Cologne International Forum Innovative Tandem Fund and the Faculty Teaching Prize from the University of Cologne.
Professional Activities: She is an Associate Member of the Cologne Center for Comparative Politics and has contributed to public engagement through articles such as 'For women in Turkey, the struggle continues'. She also serves as a reviewer for journals like the Journal of Middle East Women's Studies and Social Policy and Administration.
