Brandon Prins

Brandon Prins is Professor of Political Science and Head of the Department of Political Science at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. He holds a Ph.D. from Michigan State University (1999) and specializes in international relations, maritime security, and political violence.

• Education: Ph.D., Michigan State University, 1999

His research focuses on maritime crime, governance, and security studies, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region. Funded by the US Office of Naval Research, Y-12 National Security Complex, and the National Nuclear Security Administration, he leads a three-year Minerva grant project analyzing maritime crime and conflict in the Indo-Pacific.

Recent publications include the co-authored book Pirate Lands: Governance and Maritime Piracy (Oxford University Press, 2021). His editorial leadership includes serving as Lead Editor for International Studies Quarterly.

• Scientific Awards: Minerva Grant (US Office of Naval Research)

He collaborates with institutions like the Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy and contributes to interdisciplinary initiatives in global security and political communications.