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Professor Ismene Gizelis is a faculty member in the Department of Government at the University of Essex. Her research focuses on conflict dynamics, peacekeeping, gender equality, post-conflict reconstruction, and communicable diseases. She holds a PhD and MA in Political Science and Economics from Claremont Graduate University. Her work includes co-editing volumes on gender and peacebuilding, and she has led major grants like the ERC-funded 'Peacekeeping Dividends' project. She serves on editorial boards for journals such as International Interactions and Journal of Peace Research.
- Education: PhD (1999), MA (1997) in Political Science and Economics, Claremont Graduate University
- Grants: British Academy Mid-Career Fellowship, ESRC Research Grant, Research Council of Norway grant
Her research emphasizes UN peacekeeping efficacy, gender mainstreaming in conflict zones, and the impact of conflict on maternal health. She has advised international organizations and co-chaired the ISA 2018 Annual Meeting. Recent projects include workshops on gendered dynamics of explosive violence and policy engagement with Action on Armed Violence (AOAV).
Awards:
- British Academy Mid-Career Fellowship (2012-2013)
- BISA - C-SAP Teaching Award (2010/2011)
Advising & Grants: Supervised 11 PhD students, led research on maternal health in post-conflict regions, and collaborated on projects analyzing arms transfers and gendered violence. Active in professional networks like the Peace Science Society and ISA sections.
Labs/Teams: Leads the ERC-funded 'Peacekeeping Dividends' project and collaborates with AOAV on explosive violence policy initiatives.
