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Political Science PhD | International Relations & Policy Research | Data Analysis & NLP for Social Sciences

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I am Dr. Kenan Dagci, a Political Scientist and Research Consultant with a PhD in Political Science (Istanbul University, 2004) and an MS in Data Science (Eastern University, 2024). Over the past two decades, I have combined academic scholarship, applied research, and consulting to produce impactful work in international relations, comparative politics, and policy analysis. My professional background includes serving as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor of International Relations at leading universities in Türkiye, where I taught courses in comparative politics, international law, geopolitics, and research methodology. I have extensive experience mentoring students, leading research teams, and publishing scholarly work in international peer-reviewed journals. Currently, I lead Hildo Group LLC, a U.S.-based consulting firm specializing in policy research, working papers, governance analysis, and data-driven insights for NGOs, think tanks, academic institutions, and businesses. My ongoing projects include: • A large-scale text analysis of UN General Assembly speeches (1991–2024), using NLP, sentiment analysis, and topic modeling to study small-state diplomacy. • Co-authored research on transatlantic relations, Central Asia, and Muslim world solidarity, including forthcoming articles in international journals. • Developing research pipelines that integrate Python/R, Test Automation (QA), and social science methods for applied policy studies. Skills & Expertise: • Policy papers, working papers, and strategy briefs • Quantitative and qualitative research design • Text and discourse analysis (NLP, sentiment, topic modeling) • Comparative and international politics expertise (UN, Central Asia, Europe, Middle East) • Academic and policy writing, editing, and peer review My work bridges the gap between academic rigor and practical policy relevance, making me well-suited for projects requiring deep subject expertise, advanced research methods, and clear, actionable outputs. Fixed-Price Packages 1. Policy Brief / Research Memo • Deliverable: 8–10 page professional policy brief or research memo, including executive summary, key findings, and actionable recommendations. • Scope: Desk research, literature review, and analysis tailored to client’s policy area or country/region. • Timeline: 2–3 weeks. • Price: $1,200 – $1,500 👉 Best for NGOs, think tanks, advocacy groups, or small consultancies needing a quick yet high-quality product. ⸻ 2. Working Paper / Strategy Report • Deliverable: 20–25 page in-depth research paper or strategic analysis report, fully referenced and formatted for publication/dissemination. • Scope: Comprehensive research, comparative case analysis, data integration (if provided), policy implications. • Timeline: 4–6 weeks. • Price: $2,500 – $3,500 👉 Perfect for clients who want a substantive, publishable piece or background study for policy/academic use. 3. Data-Driven Political/Policy Analysis (NLP & Sentiment Study) • Deliverable: Analytical report (15–20 pages) with data visualizations, sentiment analysis, and topic modeling on political speeches, policy texts, or media coverage. • Scope: Use of Python/R for text mining, network analysis, and trends. Includes graphs, charts, and methodological note. • Timeline: 4 weeks. • Price: $2,000 – $3,000 👉 Designed for think tanks, academic projects, or organizations that want to back their policy research with computational methods. ⸻ 🔹 Optional Add-On Services • Executive Presentation / Slide Deck (+$400–$600) • Peer Review / Editing of Existing Draft (+$300–$500) • Data Cleaning / Coding for text datasets (+$30–$50/hr) • Data Cleaning / Coding for text datasets (+$30–$50/hr)

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Data Analysis
• ★ Diplomacy & International Relations
• ★ Political Science
• ☆ Data Processing
• ☆ Data Visualization
• ☆ Data Manipulation
• ☆ Text Mining & Analytics
• ☆ Data Mining
• ☆ Statistics
• ☆ Foreign Policy
• ☆ Political Theory
• ☆ Geopolitics
• ☆ Political Systems & Philosophies
• ☆ Political Campaigns
• ☆ Political Commentary
• ☆ Democracy
• ☆ United States Politics & Government
• ☆ Public Relations

Services

• Research
• Consulting

Research User Research, Fact Checking, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review, Secondary Data Collection

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting

Work Experience

Professor

Yalova University

December 2008 - February 2017

Visiting Scholar

Cornell University

July 2011 - June 2012

Associate Professor

Kocaeli Üniversitesi

September 2005 - April 2008

Education

MS (Data Science)

Eastern University

October 2022 - May 2024

Ph.D (European Union )

Istanbul University

1999 - 2004

Master of Arts (European Union )

Istanbul University

1996 - 1999

Bachelor's Degree (International Relations)

Istanbul University

1991 - 1996

Certifications

• ISTQB Advanced Level Test Automation Engineer

  ISTQB-ASTQB

  https://atsqa.org/certified-testers/profile/fd2cb7b767d64de59e77937eb24ebd79?srsltid=AfmBOopC8UvUS-4G08Xp2UA4l7JHLZhnz55phoxcgIq-RErkR4eSYnj0

  August 2025 - Present

• Certified Tester AT*SQA API Testing

  AT*SQA -ASRQB

  https://atsqa.org/certified-testers/profile/fd2cb7b767d64de59e77937eb24ebd79?srsltid=AfmBOopC8UvUS-4G08Xp2UA4l7JHLZhnz55phoxcgIq-RErkR4eSYnj0

  September 2024 - Present

• ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level

  ISTQB

  https://atsqa.org/certified-testers/profile/fd2cb7b767d64de59e77937eb24ebd79?srsltid=AfmBOopC8UvUS-4G08Xp2UA4l7JHLZhnz55phoxcgIq-RErkR4eSYnj0

  September 2024 - Present

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Kenan Dagci, Bulent Aras (2025). Do High-Level Visits Reflect Regional Priorities? A Study of U.S. News Media Data . Alternatives: Global, Local, Political.

Kenan Dagci, Bulent Aras, Khalid Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi (2025). The Heartbeat of Unity: Exploring Solidarity in the Trans-Atlantic, Asia, and Muslim World . Journal of Peacebuilding & Development.