Dr. Gülüm Özer is a Lecturer at King’s College London, specialising in organisational psychology with a focus on workplace bullying. She holds a Ph.D. in Social and Organisational Psychology from the University of Barcelona and has extensive professional experience in finance and administration with international companies.

Her research, recognised with awards and published in leading journals, examines the psychological impacts of workplace bullying on both perpetrators and victims. Dr. Özer is actively involved in academic committees and teaches at both King’s College London, UK and Istanbul Bilgi University, Turkey. She is a member of key professional organisations and is fluent in Turkish and English.

Research Interests

• Mental Health
• Workplace bullying perpetration
• Employee wellbeing

Teaching

• Research Methods (7PCSORME)
• Introduction to Organisational Behaviour (7PCSORGB)
• Managing mental capital - guest lecturer (7PCSMCAP)

PhD 

Dr. Gülüm Özer supervises PhD students and welcomes those who are passionate about stopping workplace bullying perpetration.

Applied Research & Collaboration

Gülüm Özer leads the Organisational Wellbeing Lab, an applied initiative that brings together UK-based HR professionals, business leaders, and founders with MSc students and alumni from King’s College London’s Organisational Psychiatry & Psychology programme. The initiative provides partner organisations with bespoke research into workplace challenges and co-developed, evidence-based wellbeing strategies. It aims to deliver measurable improvements in organisational performance, culture, and employee resilience—at no cost to participating organisations—while offering valuable, internship opportunities for students and alumni involved in each project.

Publications

5.- Özer, G., & Escartín, J. (2024). Imbalance between employees and the organisational context: A catalyst for workplace bullying behaviours in both targets and perpetrators. Behavioral Sciences, 14(9), 751. https://doi.org/10.3390/bs14090751.

4.- Özer, G., Işık, İ.; Escartín, J. (2024). Is There Somebody Looking out for me? A Qualitative Analysis of Bullying Experiences of Individuals Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. International Journal of Environmental Research and. Public Health, 21, 137. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21020137.

3.- Özer, G., & Escartín, J. (2023). The making and breaking of workplace bullying perpetration: A systematic review on the antecedents, moderators, and mediators of perpetration and suggestions for organisations. Aggression and Violent Behavior, 69. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avb.2023.101823.

2.- Özer, G., Griep, Y.; & Escartín, J. (2023). A matter of health? A 24-week daily and weekly diary study on workplace bullying perpetrators’ psychological and physical health. International Journal of Environmental Research and. Public Health, 20, 479. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20010479.

1.- Özer, G., Griep, Y., & Escartín, J. (2022). The relationship between organisational environment and perpetrators’ physical and psychological State: A three-wave of longitudinal study. International Journal of Environmental Research and. Public Health, 19, 3699 https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19063699.