Güneş Murat Tezcür is an expert in the trajectories and legacies of political violence and the politics of identity.His research paints vivid portraits of Iranian, Kurdish, and Turkish human geography, shedding light on the complexities within the United States. Güneş's recent work, "Liminal Minorities: Religion and Mass Violence in Muslim Societies" (Cornell University Press, 2024), unravels the profound impact of mass violence on marginalized communities, providing invaluable insights for journalists exploring the intricacies of global politics.

Tezcür is the Director of the School of Politics and Global Studies.

As a polyglot, Güneş appreciates human diversity in our precarious world. His profound understanding of higher education's impact sets him apart—a voice actively contributing to the betterment of human life globally.