I am a geographer specializing in political geography. My research, writing, and teaching focus on topics such as state geographies, critical geopolitics, feminist geography, migration, religion, and diaspora studies. I completed my BA and MA in Political Science in Turkey and earned my Ph.D. in Geography from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2020. After a tenure at TED University in Ankara in 2021, I began a postdoctoral position at Bern University’s Institute of Geography in 2022, where I currently work.  

After my doctoral work on the political and social significance of Turkish-Sunni diaspora mosques in Germany, I collaborated with Dr. Banu Gökarıksel and Betül Aykaç on a project focusing on geopolitical discourses surrounding the bodies of Afghan and Syrian refugees in Turkey. Currently, I am exploring the dynamics of state violence with a feminist-embodied approach. 

I serve as the co-chair of the Feminist Geographies group, part of the Swiss Association of Geographers (ASG). I am also a member of the Swiss Association for Turkish Studies (SFST) and the Swiss Society for the Middle East and Islamic Cultures (SGMOIK).

Beyond the academic realm,  I love collecting everyday items and turning them into memories. I enjoy crafting with popsicle sticks, reading poetry, and exploring science fiction and fantasy worlds. Comedy keeps me down-to-earth, and I like trying out Mediterranean Vegan cooking, even if I'm not the best at it. I find peace walking in the rain and excitement in exploring new cities. Lastly, long bike tours have become a new identity for me, thanks to Switzerland.