Melike Bozkurt is a Doctoral Researcher at the Institute for International Management and Entrepreneurship, Loughborough University London. Her research lies at the intersection of International Political Economy (IPE) and Comparative Political Economy (CPE), with a particular focus on industrial policy and state–business relations in emerging economies, notably India and Turkey. She holds both a BA and an MA in International Relations from Kadir Has University, Istanbul, where she graduated with first-class honours. Throughout her academic journey, she has actively participated in several research projects addressing themes such as political economy, development strategies, and international affairs. Alongside her doctoral studies, Melike works as a Research Assistant at her institute, contributing to collaborative research initiatives and further developing her scholarly profile in alignment with her broader intellectual interests.