Rezarta Bilali received her PhD in social psychology with a concentration in peace and violence from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Psychology and Social Intervention at New York University- Steinhardt. Her research focuses on the social psychological underpinnings of intergroup conflict and violence in various conflict settings (e.g., Albania, Burundi, Burkina Faso, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Turkey, the U.S.). In one line of research, Dr. Bilali seeks to understand the influence of group identities on intergroup conflict, and the psychological underpinnings of conflict narratives, specifically focusing on group members’ denial or acknowledgement of past collective violence, the factors that drive denial narratives, and strategies to address these narratives. In another line of research, she merges theory and practice by working with non-governmental organizations to develop and evaluate violence prevention and reconciliation media programs. Dr. Bilali’s research has been supported by numerous foundations including USAID, Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation, American Psychological Foundation, International Peace Research Association, Psychology Beyond Borders, Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues. Bilali graduated with a BA in Psychology from Bogazici University, and a Masters’ degree in Conflict Resolution at Sabanci University, both in Istanbul. Prior to joining NYU, she worked as an Assistant Professor of Conflict Resolution at the University of Massachusetts, Boston.
Rezarta Bilali received her PhD in social psychology with a concentration in peace and violence from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Psychology and Social Intervention at New York University- Steinhardt. Her research focuses on the social psychological underpinnings of intergroup conflict and violence in various conflict settings (e.g., Albania, Burundi, Burkina Faso, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Turkey, the U.S.). In one line of research, Dr. Bilali seeks to understand the influence of group identities on intergroup conflict, and the psychological underpinnings of conflict narratives, specifically focusing on group members' denial or…