Dr. Hilmi Ulas
Assistant Professor
Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences; Department of Peace Studies
Office Location: Smith Hall 003
Office Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fridays
Email: ulas@chapman.edu
- Education:
- Grinnell College, Bachelor of Arts
George Mason University, Master of Science
George Mason University, Ph.D.
Biography
Dr. Hilmi Ulas, Assistant Professor of Peace Studies at Chapman University, is a Cypriot
scholar-practitioner of conflict resolution. He holds both a PhD and an MS degree
in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from George Mason University, as well as a BA
in Political Science and French from Grinnell College. His scholarship focuses on
conflict resolution in unrecognized states, democratization, and nonviolence, as well
as peace and conflict in fiction. His teaching emphasizes discussion and experiential
learning practices, and his classes often incorporate simulations, games, and projects.
At Chapman, he teaches classes at all levels of undergraduate education, ranging from
Intro to Capstone. Dr. Ulas is also the advisor for the Peace Studies Major, and enjoys
advising students on their education as well as their post-graduation career plans.
In the past, he has also been involved in running youth workshops for peacebuilding
as a practitioner in the field. Prior to arriving at Chapman, Dr. Ulas was the Chair
of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at the American University
of Cyprus, and also taught conflict resolution at George Mason University.
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Recent Creative, Scholarly Work and Publications