Athanassios Roussias

Dr. Athanassios (Nasos) Roussias is a Lecturer at the School of Sociological Studies, Politics and International Relations at the University of Sheffield. He holds a PhD in Political Science from Yale University, preceded by an MA in Political Behavior (Essex) and a BA in Political Science & History (Panteion University, Athens).

• PhD, Yale University
• MA, University of Essex
• BA, Panteion University, Athens

His research focuses on electoral systems, voter behavior, and party dynamics in new democracies, with particular attention to:

• Electoral manipulation and fraud
• Consolidation of party systems
• Parliamentary representation's impact on party success
• Voter learning processes
• Mass participation in protests

Recent publications highlight his work on institutional impacts on electoral integrity, small party survival, and voter decision-making in transitional democracies. Thematic keywords include democratization, comparative politics, and political methodology.

Dr. Roussias has received funding from Spain's Ministry of Science & Innovation for collaborative projects like 'Democratic Dilemmas about Good Governing' (2010–2011, £13,000), working with scholars including José María Maravall and Rubén Ruiz Rufino.

As an HEA fellow, he emphasizes student-centered learning in modules such as:

• POL226 Comparative Politics
• POL3119 Party Politics
• POL6150 Democratization

His pedagogy integrates critical thinking, methodological rigor, and real-world applications.