Emre Selçuk

I am a Professor of Social Psychology at Sabancı University in Istanbul. My research examines close relationships, social interactions, culture, and well-being. I received my BA from Middle East Technical University and my PhD from Cornell University. I am an elected member of the Science Academy, Türkiye and a recipient of its Young Scientist Award, as well as the Early Career Award of the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye. I currently serve as Co-Editor of Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, and previously served as an Associate Editor at the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.

A minimal interaction intervention to build cross-class weak ties and expand student opportunity networks. Social Mobility Lab Grant, The Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership at The City College of New York. Role: Investigator (October 1, 2026-November 30, 2027).

Minimal interactions as an alternate social resource to close relationships. The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye. Role: Investigator. (March 1, 2024-March 1, 2027).

The role of relational mobility in understanding trust violations and trust repair. The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye. Role: Consultant. (June 1, 2024-June 1, 2027).

A cross-cultural investigation of minimal social interactions. Sabanci University. Role: Co-Principal Investigator (September 1, 2022-August 31 2026).

Toward enhancing the applied potential of relationship science via basic research: Examining interpersonal variability in support processes and its consequences for relational well-being. The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye. Role: Principal Investigator. (January 15, 2021-January 15, 2024).

Examining sources of variation in perceived partner responsiveness. Sabanci University. Role: Principal Investigator. (March 26, 2020-March 25, 2023).

Using laboratory observations to uncover emotional processes in romantic relationships. Sabanci University. Role: Investigator. (March 26, 2020-March 25, 2023).

The role of responsiveness variability and average responsiveness in relational outcomes. The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye. Role: Investigator. (November 1, 2018-October 31, 2021).

Formation and development of attachment mental representations in adulthood. The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye. Role: Investigator. (May 1, 2015-April 1, 2018).

Developing a game engine for mobile devices to increase social interactions. The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye. Role: Consultant. (May 1, 2015-November 1, 2016).

Research infrastructure improvement grant. Middle East Technical University. Role: Investigator. (January 1, 2016-December 31, 2016).

The role of maternal responsiveness in children’s self-regulation in the first year of life. Middle East Technical University. Role: Principal Investigator. (January 1, 2015-December 31, 2015).

Harold Feldman, Flemmie Kittrell, Virginia Cutler, Esther Stocks, and Flora Rose Fellowships. Cornell University College of Human Ecology. (2012-2013).

Graduate Studies Fellowship. Higher Education Council of Türkiye. (2008-2012).

Visiting Researcher Fellowship. Fulbright Commission. (2007-2008).