Yasemin Kisbu, Ph.D.
Senior Research Associate
Dr. Yasemin Kisbu is an Assistant Professor and a Director of the Independent Evaluation Labouratory at Koç University, bringing extensive expertise to her role as an evaluator in various social, educational, and health-related projects. Her research revolves around several key areas, including testing intervention components for cost and outcome effectiveness, developing quasi-experimental methods for program and policy evaluation, implementing models to maximise intervention effectiveness, and conducting transportability and adaptability studies to bring evidence-based programs to diverse countries.
Recognised for her contributions, Yasemin received the 2017 Young Scientist Award from the Science Academy in Turkey. Her commitment to advancing knowledge extends to her role as a visiting scholar at Harvard University. Yasemin's impact is further evident in her publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals, presentations at international conferences, and her role as a trainer in evaluation methods.
She received her PhD in Quantitative Methods from Arizona State University. She holds an MA in Developmental Psychology and a BA in Economics from Koç University.