Seda Bahar Pancaroğlu

Associate Researcher

Seda Bahar Pancaroğlu began her academic journey with a Bachelor’s Degree in English

Language and Literature from Ege University, Turkey, in 2010. Her passion for literature and

languages led her to further her studies at Università di Bologna, Italy, where she deepened her

understanding of European literary cultures. This experience not only enhanced her linguistic

competencies in Italian and French but also equipped her with the skills necessary to conduct

comparative research. She then pursued a Master’s Degree in English Language and Literature at

Ankara University, Turkey, completing her studies in 2020.

Currently, she is a PhD candidate in English Literature and Cultural Studies at Çankaya

University, Turkey. Her doctoral research, “Space and Memory: Remembering Cyprus in

Contemporary British Fiction,” investigates the intersections of memory and space in

Anglophone literature, with a particular focus on narratives concerning Cyprus’s partition.

Through her work, she aims to contribute to broader discussions on literature, memory, and

ecology in post-conflict societies.

Throughout her academic career, Bahar has actively participated in the academic community,

presenting her research at international conferences and contributing chapters to various edited

volumes. With over a decade of experience as a lecturer in higher education, she has taught

courses in English for Academic Purposes and English Literature. Her extensive teaching

experience has allowed her to mentor students and foster a deep appreciation for literature and

language.

Now residing in Utrecht, Bahar is actively working to contribute to the local academic

community and exploring new research opportunities in the Netherlands.

Driven by a firm belief in the potential of literature as a form of activism, Bahar views literature

as a powerful tool for fostering empathy and driving social change. Her work is committed to

exploring how literature can drive meaningful change and contribute to a more inclusive and

equitable world.

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