Ipek Gencsu
About Ipek Gencsu
Ipek Gencsu is a Research Fellow at the Overseas Development Institute in London, where she has worked since 2019. She holds a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Sociology from the London School of Economics and has extensive experience in research and engagement roles across various organizations.
Current Role at ODI
Ipek Gencsu serves as a Research Fellow at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) in London since 2019. In this role, she focuses on research initiatives that align with ODI's mission to influence policy and practice in international development. Additionally, she has held the position of Senior Research Officer at ODI since 2017, contributing to various projects aimed at addressing global challenges.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current roles, Ipek Gencsu worked at ODI as a Research and Engagement Manager from 2016 to 2017. She also gained experience as an Assistant to the Head of Programming at Intelligence Squared in 2012. Her background includes a position as a Food and Climate Justice Intern at Oxfam in New York from 2012 to 2013, and as a Research Fellow at IDDRI in London in 2014.
Education and Expertise
Ipek Gencsu holds a Master of Science degree in Sociology from the London School of Economics (LSE), which she completed from 2010 to 2011. She also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from LSE between 2006 and 2010. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in social research methodologies and policy analysis.
Internships and Early Career
Ipek Gencsu began her career with internships that shaped her expertise in research and development. She worked as a Research Intern at IPPR from 2013 to 2014 and completed a year of study at New York University from 2012 to 2013. These experiences contributed to her understanding of social issues and informed her subsequent roles in research and policy.