Ozden Melis Ulug

Ozden Melis Ulug is an Associate Professor in Psychology at the University of Sussex's School of Psychology. She holds a PhD from Jacobs University (2016), an MSc in Political Psychology from Queen's University Belfast (2011), and a BSc from Middle East Technical University (2010). Her research focuses on intergroup relations, political psychology, and collective action, particularly in conflict-ridden societies like Turkey and Northern Ireland. She explores how identity, victimhood narratives, and conspiracy beliefs shape social cohesion, political engagement, and resistance movements.

• Key Research Themes: Intergroup conflict, climate psychology, allyship typologies, and public science communication
• Grants: British Academy (2021-2022), European Association of Social Psychology (2021)

Her teaching includes modules on prejudice, research methods, and scientific rigor. She emphasizes participatory research ethics and has advised 63-country collaborative projects on climate psychology and pandemic responses. Her work bridges theoretical insights with practical interventions to address societal challenges.