Brett Mallon

Brett Mallon is a Teaching Assistant Professor and Chair of the Conflict Resolution Program at Kansas State University (K-State), within the College of Health and Human Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Peace and Conflict Studies from the University of Manitoba (2021), an M.A. in Political Science from K-State (2014), and a B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Conflict Analysis and Trauma Studies, also from K-State (2012).

His research focuses on peace agreement design, civil society's role in peace processes, divided societies (e.g., South Africa, Northern Ireland), and post-conflict reconciliation. Key areas include paramilitary influence in communities, youth engagement in peacebuilding, and memorialization practices. He has conducted fieldwork in Northern Ireland, where he also fostered academic partnerships for service-learning initiatives.

Brett teaches courses such as Introduction to Conflict Resolution, Conflict Across Cultures, and Organizational Conflict. He emphasizes practical applications of conflict resolution theory through service-learning and interdisciplinary collaboration. No specific awards are listed, but his work highlights contributions to peace studies and community engagement.