Ezgi Pehlivanli Kadayifci

Ezgi Pehlivanli Kadayifci is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of South-Eastern Norway, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Department of Media and Social Studies. Her research bridges gender studies, populism, and sustainable development, with a strong focus on Turkish socio-political dynamics and academic culture.

Research Interests: Her work critically examines gendered structures in education and science, emotional labor in academia, populist discourses in infrastructure projects like Canal Istanbul, and bodily autonomy in reproductive health. She investigates how political power shapes knowledge, gender norms, and public policy in both scientific and social spheres.

Her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on gender, emotion, and power across diverse contexts—from engineering education to anti-vaccine movements and state-led populism. She frequently employs qualitative and discursive methods to unpack ideological frameworks in Turkish society and academia.

Collaborations and Output: She regularly collaborates with scholars such as Hande Eslen-Ziya and Umut Korkut, contributing to high-impact journals in feminist theory, media studies, and political sociology. Her interdisciplinary approach spans sociology, gender studies, science policy, and political discourse analysis.

Scientific Contributions: Though no formal awards are listed, her publication record in top-tier journals demonstrates significant scholarly impact. Her conceptual work on academic sustainability and emotional turbulence in gender studies opens new avenues for understanding the psychosocial dimensions of research environments.

Advising and Grants: No information is available regarding student supervision or grant funding. Labs and Teams: She appears to be part of collaborative research networks focusing on gender, populism, and science in society, though specific lab affiliations are not mentioned.