David Marples

David Marples is a Distinguished University Professor at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Arts, specializing in the History, Classics, & Religion Department. His research focuses on 20th and 21st century Belarus, Ukraine, and Russia, with notable expertise in political history, post-Soviet transitions, and authoritarian regimes.

He has held academic leadership roles, including Chair of the Department of History (2014–2019) and has been recognized with prestigious awards such as the Killam Annual Professorship (2004) and the J. Gordin Kaplan Award for Excellence in Research (2003). His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary geopolitical issues, particularly in the former Soviet space.

Teaching responsibilities include courses on Russian history, Cold War dynamics, and recent global developments. His publications span academic monographs, edited volumes, and peer-reviewed articles, addressing topics such as Belarusian dictatorship, Ukraine's Euromaidan movement, and the legacy of Stalinism.

• Awards: University Cup (2008), Faculty of Arts Excellence in Research Award (1999)
• Grants & Projects: Extensive research on post-Soviet states, including funded projects on Belarusian politics and Ukrainian conflict analysis.

Marples collaborates internationally, contributing to scholarly debates on memory politics, authoritarianism, and the evolving post-Soviet landscape.