Korhan Koçak

Korhan Koçak´s research focuses on mass political behavior, formal theory, social choice theory, and methodology. His work has appeared in the American Journal of Political Science, the British Journal of Political Science, and Comparative Political Studies. He has taught courses on political economy, formal theory, media & politics, and empirical methodology.

Before joining IE University, he was an Assistant Professor of Political Science at NYU Abu Dhabi.

Academic Experience

• Assistant Professor of Political Science, IE University, Spain, 2025 - Present

• Assistant Professor of Political Science, New York University Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2021 - 2025

• Postdoctoral Associate, New York University, USA, 2020 - 2021

Academic Background

• PhD in Politics, Princeton University, USA, 2020

• MA in Politics, Princeton University, USA, 2016

• MA in Economics, Sabanci University, Turkey, 2014

• BA in Economics, Sabanci University, Turkey, 2012

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs)

16- Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 

10- Reduced Inequalities

4- Quality Education