Doga Ulas Eralp
About Doga Ulas Eralp
Doga Ulas Eralp is a Professorial Lecturer at the Elliott School, specializing in the impact evaluation of democracy support programs. He has extensive experience in democratization processes, human security, and conflict resolution, with a background in various academic and consulting roles.
Work at The George Washington University
Doga Ulas Eralp serves as a Professorial Lecturer at The Elliott School of George Washington University since 2012. In this role, he contributes to the academic community through teaching and research focused on democratization processes and human security. His involvement in the Elliott School aligns with his expertise in evaluating democracy support programs, where he applies mixed research methods to assess their impact.
Education and Expertise
Doga Ulas Eralp has a diverse educational background. He earned a PhD in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from George Mason University, studying from 2002 to 2009. He also holds a Master's degree in Conflict from Sabanci University, completed between 2000 and 2002. Additionally, he studied European Union at the University of Kent as a Visiting Scholar from 2005 to 2006. His foundational education includes a high school diploma from Robert College, where he studied from 1989 to 1996.
Professional Background
Doga Ulas Eralp has held various academic and consultancy positions throughout his career. He worked as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Richmond from 2012 to 2022. He is currently a Senior Professorial Lecturer at American University since 2013 and has been involved with TransConflict as an Advisory Board Member since the same year. His consultancy experience includes working with Mediators Beyond Borders International and the National Endowment for Democracy, focusing on democracy support evaluations.
Achievements in Democracy Support and Governance
Eralp has contributed significantly to the impact evaluation of democracy support programs. His work includes engagement in state building and anti-corruption measures, as well as local capacity building and international mediation efforts. He has been involved in governance and human rights advocacy, reflecting his commitment to enhancing democratic processes and human security in various contexts.
Current Roles and Contributions
Currently, Doga Ulas Eralp is active in multiple roles. He serves as a Consultant at MBB Consulting since 2016 and as a Visiting Professor at the University for Peace, a UN-mandated institution, since 2022. His ongoing contributions to TransConflict Inc. support strategic outreach efforts, further emphasizing his dedication to promoting democracy and human rights on a global scale.