Beatriz Besen

Beatriz Besen is a psychologist and researcher with an interdisciplinary background. Her research explores youth political participation, offering insights into the connections between youth, local and global radical right and political discourses. 

She holds a Ph.D. in Social Change and Political Participation from the University of São Paulo (USP), and two master's degrees— one in Social Psychology from USP and another in State, Government, and Public Policies from the Latin American Faculty of Social Sciences. Currently a postdoctoral researcher at the Center for the Study of Violence at USP, Beatriz has conducted research at prestigious institutions, including Goethe University in Frankfurt, Humboldt University in Berlin, and the Center for Discourse Studies in Barcelona. 

With a deep commitment to scientific production and dissemination, she seeks not only to analyse but also to translate and communicate complex themes to diverse audiences. She has contributed to national and international academic publications and major Brazilian media outlets. Recognized for her scholarly achievements, her dissertation has received honorable mentions from the International Society of Political Psychology (ISPP) and the 13th University São Paulo Thesis Award.