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Biography
Dr. Imrie-Kuzu is a distinguished scholar and thought leader, currently serving as the Director of Research Excellence and co-leader of the Governance, Trust, and Leadership research theme at the Research Centre for Peace and Security. In his role as Director of Research Excellence, he leads the university's REF submission to Unit of Assessment 19: Politics and International Studies. With a PhD in Comparative Politics from the London School of Economics and Political Science, Dr. Imrie-Kuzu has authored critically acclaimed books including 'Multiculturalism in Turkey: The Kurds and the State (Cambridge University Press)' and 'The Andijan Uprising and Uzbekistan: Democracy Stuck Between Religious Fundamentalism and Authoritarianism'. He is also the co-editor of Consociationalism and Power-Sharing in Europe: Arend Lijphart's Theory of Political Accommodation, a book that has become an important reference point in the field.
His research, published in renowned journals such as Nations and Nationalism, Third World Quarterly, Comparative European Politics, European Review of International Studies, and National Identities, addresses significant issues of governance, ethnic diversity, nationalism, independence movements, political economy, development and conflict resolution. Dr. Imrie-Kuzu is regularly invited to speak at international conferences and contributes to global media platforms like CNN International. His expertise is also relied upon by governmental agencies, including the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, where he has advised on minority and governance issues.
Dr Imrie-Kuzu has secured external research funding from prestigious bodies including the European Commission, British Council, COST Action, the London School of Economics (LSE), and the Allan & Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust. He is currently a workpackage lead on a large scale multi-national Horizon Europe Project "Pro-Coast" (A PROactive approach for COmmunities to enAble Societal Transformation) on enviornmental politcs, sustainability and biodiversity governance.
A Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Dr. Imrie-Kuzu has held leadership roles across academia, including as Course Director for the Master of Public Administration in Global Diversity Governance at Coventry University and co-chair of the Association for the Study of Ethnicity and Nationalism. He is an editor of Nations and Nationalism, a key journal in his field, and regularly reviews for leading academic presses and journals, ensuring the highest standards of research in political science and international studies.
At the Centre for Peace and Security Studies, Dr. Imrie-Kuzu is driving research excellence, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and mentoring the next generation of scholars. His leadership and expertise extend to roles as an evaluator for the Arts and Humanities Research Council and the Swiss National Science Foundation, highlighting his ongoing contributions to the global scholarly community.
Area of Expertise:
- Nationalism and Multiculturalism
- Conflict and Peace Studies
- Comparative Politics
- Contemporary Political Theory
- Political Economy and Development Studies
- Political Behaviour and Sociology
- Environmental Politics
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Political Science , Doctorate, London School of Economics and Political Science
Award Date: 31 May 2014
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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PRO-COAST: A PROactive Approach For COmmunities To EnAble Societal Transformation
Imrie-Kuzu, D. (Principal Investigator) & Nienaber, A.-M. (Principal Investigator)
1/11/23 → 31/10/26
Project: Research
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Multiculturalism in Turkey: The Kurds and the State
Imrie-Kuzu, D. (Principal Investigator)
Project: Project at former HEI
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Corsican Nationalism and Ethnic Minority Mobilisation
Imrie-Kuzu, D. (Principal Investigator)
Project: Internally funded project
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Analysis of refugee integration in third world countries: The case of Syrians in Turkey
Imrie-Kuzu, D. (Principal Investigator)
Project: Other
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A PROactive approach for COmmunities to enAble Societal Transformation: Mapping change agents to case studies
Imrie-Kuzu, D. & Nienaber, A.-M., 2024, (Submitted) 24 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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A PROactive approach for COmmunities to enAble Societal Transformation: State of the art review on transformative change and biodiversity
Imrie-Kuzu, D., Nienaber, A.-M. & Jones, K., 2024, 180 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review
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Keeping Syrian refugees in Turkey is not a good idea: a new concept of ‘reluctant local integration’
Imrie-Kuzu, D. & Ozerdem, A., 3 Jul 2023, In: Third World Quarterly. 44, 7, p. 1606-1624 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile4 Citations (Scopus)79 Downloads (Pure) -
Review of Religious politics in Turkey: From the birth of the republic to the AKP
Imrie-Kuzu, D., 28 Mar 2022, In: National Identities. 24, 1, p. 71-73 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Book/Film/Article review › peer-review
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The politics of Turkish nationalism: Continuity and change
Imrie-Kuzu, D., Apr 2019, The Routledge Handbook of Turkish Politics. Özerdem, A. & Whiting, M. (eds.). Routledge, p. 69-79 11 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus)
Activities
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International Migration Review (Journal)
Imrie-Kuzu, D. (Peer Reviewer)
Feb 2025Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication peer-review
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Association for the Study of Ethnicity and Nationalism (External organisation)
Imrie-Kuzu, D. (Steering Committee Member)
2024Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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British International Studies Association (BISA) (External organisation)
Imrie-Kuzu, D. (Assessor)
2024Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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A PROactive approach for COmmunities to enAble Societal Transformation
Imrie-Kuzu, D. (Speaker)
13 Jun 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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International Studies Association 65th Annual Conference (2024)
Imrie-Kuzu, D. (Speaker) & Imrie-Kuzu, D. (Chair)
5 Apr 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
Prizes
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Early Career Trailblazer Award
Imrie-Kuzu, D. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Pump Prime Research Funding for Early Career Scholars
Imrie-Kuzu, D. (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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The European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST Actions), Research Network Workshop Grant on Minorities and Political Engagement: Participation,Deliberation, and Representation. (Participant and Network Member)
Imrie-Kuzu, D. (Recipient), 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)