معرفی
Sevin Sagnic is a Ph.D. candidate in Sociology at UC San Diego specializing in international migration and political sociology. Their research focuses on refugee migration, state-citizen relations, and refugee knowledge production, with a particular focus on Turkey and historical comparative frameworks. They hold a BA from Marmara University and MAs from the University of Kent and Boğaziçi University. Sagnic has taught Sociology of Immigration, Qualitative Interviewing, and Comparative Historical Methods while maintaining active teaching assistant roles in introductory sociology courses.
Education:
- BA: Marmara University, Political Science and International Relations
- MA: University of Kent, International Migration
- MA: Boğaziçi University, Political Science and International Relations
Research Interests:
Explores how states utilize refugees in international relations through historical case studies (e.g., Ottoman Empire to modern Turkey). Investigates gendered vulnerabilities in migration data frameworks and the intersection of populism with foreign policy. Utilizes qualitative methods including archival research and discourse analysis.
Teaching Contributions:
- Designed and taught graduate courses on migration and qualitative methods
- Supervised undergraduate research projects
Award Highlights:
- Recipient of Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation Dissertation Fellowship ($23,000)
- International Institute Graduate Research Award ($2,000)
Public Engagement:
Conducts public lectures and blog writing on migration issues, including contributions to UNESCO's Inclusive Policy Lab and UCSD's Global Leadership Institute.
