Semra Sevi

Semra Sevi serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Toronto and holds a Fellowship at the Schwartz Reisman Institute. Her academic work centers on democratic processes, political behavior, and institutional representation within contemporary political systems.

Her educational foundation includes:

• Honours BA in Political Science and History from the University of Toronto
• MA in Political Science and History from the University of Toronto
• PhD in Political Science from Université de Montréal

Sevi's research program critically examines how political institutions represent diverse citizenry, with particular emphasis on gender dynamics in legislative bodies and electoral systems. She investigates the interplay between partisanship, public opinion formation, and voting behavior using advanced methodological frameworks. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges quantitative political methodology with substantive questions about democratic accountability and representation.

Her distinguished recognitions include:

• Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship
• Schwartz Reisman Institute Fellow

Prior to her current appointment, Sevi conducted postdoctoral research at Columbia University's Department of Political Science under the prestigious Banting Fellowship program. Her scholarly contributions appear in leading journals including Canadian Journal of Political Science, Electoral Studies, Legislative Studies Quarterly, Political Science Research and Methods, and Politics & Gender.