I identify as a social psychologist and a gender researcher. I seek to understand and challenge gender inequality and gender-based violence. 

My research focuses on sexual violence, non-consensual sex, and sexual consent. I examine the social aspects, including how people perceive and react to them. This includes questions such as:

• When do people acknowledge non-consensual sex as rape?
• When do they blame the victim or let the offender off the hook?
• How do they understand sexual consent?
• How do they conceptualise gender and gender roles?

I conduct this research both in the general population, and within online spaces often referred to as the manosphere, including incels and pickup artist communities.

In the past, I’ve also examined how child sexual abuse is perceived within the Catholic Church. On a practical level, I helped establish Anti-Harassment Committees in four Hungarian schools, creating reporting pathways for survivors and training teachers to respond appropriately to disclosures.

Gender stereotypes are another area I’m passionate about. I’ve studied how people view brilliant women in different settings.

In the corporate world, I’ve carried out applied research on gender equality and workplace diversity. This work has involved both empirical research and the development of actionable strategies for organisations aiming to create more inclusive environments.

Education

I received my PhD in Social Psychology from ELTE Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, under the supervision of Dr Anna Kende. My dissertation focused on the perception of rape cases and rape myths acceptance.

Experience

I have worked as a postdoctoral researcher at ELTE University on anti-gypsyism, at the University of Trento on countering gender-based violence and harmful masculinities, and at Tel Aviv University as an Azrieli Fellow on understanding people’s perceptions of non-consensual sex.

I also have experience as a lecturer for bachelor’s and master-level courses in social psychology.