Dogus Aktan is a Lecturer at Rice University whose research focuses on using formal computational models to understand mass movements and political violence. He is particularly interested in the parsing mechanisms that lead to the success or failure of contentious politics. Aktan's work encompasses a range of methodologies including applied game theory and agent-based models. His contributions to the field have been recognized through various academic platforms, highlighting his engagement with pressing political issues through rigorous analytical frameworks. Aktan aims to bridge theoretical frameworks with practical applications in understanding the dynamics of social movements and political conflict.