Rezarta Bilali

Rezarta Bilali is an Associate Professor of Psychology and Social Intervention at New York University's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. She holds a PhD in Social Psychology from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Her research focuses on three main areas: social psychological factors underlying mass violence, the role of historical narratives in collective action, and interventions promoting intergroup reconciliation through media. Bilali employs mixed-methods approaches including field experiments, surveys, and interviews, conducting research in over 10 countries including Rwanda, Burundi, and Turkey.

Her work has been funded by major organizations like the Spencer Foundation, USAID, and Russell Sage Foundation. Bilali has collaborated with NGOs globally to design violence prevention programs, publishing over 50 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. Key contributions include pioneering studies on narrative interventions in conflict zones and analyzing collective memory's impact on post-conflict reconciliation.

• Education: PhD in Social Psychology (University of Massachusetts, Amherst)
• Awards: Multiple grants from Spencer Foundation, USAID, and Psychology Beyond Borders
• Methodologies: Field experiments, lab studies, survey research
• Geographic Focus: Africa, Turkey, Balkans, United States

Bilali's teaching includes courses on social intervention design, advanced research methods, and applied social psychology. She advises students in NYU's Psychology and Social Intervention program, emphasizing real-world application of psychological theory.