Merve Keskin
Lecturer of Data Analytics and Computational Social Science
Merve Keskin is a lecturer in the Data Analytics and Computational Social Science (DACSS) program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She teaches courses in Data Science Fundamentals and Spatial Data Analysis. Her research applies computational social science methods to the study of conflict dynamics and peacebuilding, drawing on machine learning, natural language processing, geospatial analysis, and statistical modeling. She is passionate about teaching courses that help students develop strong computational and empirical research skills.
Education
- Ph.D. in Political Science, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Research Interest
Conflict Management and Resolution, Peacemeking, Peacebuilding, Peace Agreements, Negotiations, Human Rights, International Restrictions and Sanctions, International Politics.