DrIslam Borinca

Dr Islam Borinca is a social psychologist whose research focuses on intergroup relations, conflict, reconciliation, prosocial behaviour, collective action, and the psychological processes that shape responses to social and political issues. His work examines how perceptions of other groups, institutions, and society influence emotions, attitudes, and behaviour in contexts of conflict and social change.

He has published widely in social and political psychology and has worked on research projects involving diverse intergroup contexts across Europe and beyond. His research interests also include the application of psychological science to questions of social cohesion, peacebuilding, and public policy. He also serves in several editorial roles, including as Associate Editor for Peace and Conflict: Journal of Peace Psychology and the British Journal of Social Psychology, and as a member of the editorial boards of the Journal of Community & Applied Social Psychology, the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, and Analyses of Social Issues & Public Policy.