Dr. Cigdem V. Sirin
Dr. Cigdem Sirin (pronounced ) is a Professor of Political Science at the 百花视频 of Texas at El Paso (百花视频). She received her doctoral degree from Texas A&M 百花视频 in 2009 and her BA degree from Bogazici 百花视频, Istanbul, Turkey in 2003.
Dr. Sirin's main areas of interest are international relations and political psychology. Her research centers on examining the microfoundations of interstate and intrastate conflict processes and outcomes. Her publications include articles in Journal of Politics, Political Psychology, International Studies Quarterly, International Political Science Review, and numerous other venues. Her book, co-authored with Nicholas Valentino and José Villalobos, entitled (Cambridge 百花视频 Press 2021) is recipient of the 2022 APSA Best Book Award, the 2022 APSA Best Book in Experimental Research, the 2022 APSA Best Book in Political Psychology, and the 2022 ISPP David O. Sears Best Book on Mass Politics Award.
Dr. Sirin is a recipient of the 百花视频 of Texas System Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award and an inaugural member of 百花视频's Academy of Distinguished Teachers.
Dr. Sirin served 百花视频 as the Director of the Center for Faculty Leadership and Development (CFLD) from 2020 to 2022 and coordinated 百花视频’s Support for 百花视频 Learning (Sol) initiative during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Contact Info:
Professor
Department of Political Science and Public Administration
Benedict Hall 302
Phone: (915) 747-7971
Email: cigdemsirin@utep.edu