Davide Morisi

Davide Morisi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Management at the University of Southern Denmark's Faculty of Business and Social Sciences. He also held positions as Assistant Professor at Collegio Carlo Alberto (2019–2022) and Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Vienna (2017–2019). His research focuses on political behavior, comparative politics, public opinion dynamics, and democratic representation, employing experimental methods and quantitative analysis.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Political Science, European University Institute (2012–2016)
• M.Sc. in Media and Communication, London School of Economics (2011)
• Master's in Political and Public Communication, University of Bologna (2008)
• Bachelor's in Communication Science, University of Bologna (2005)

Research Interests:
Davide investigates how information, elites, and social cues shape political attitudes and behaviors. His current project, DelibRef (funded by the Carlsberg Foundation), explores deliberative referendums and their role in strengthening representative democracy. Key themes include voter decision-making during crises (e.g., pandemic impacts), militarization of security in Mexico, and the effects of civic education on misinformation susceptibility.

Grants & Projects:

• Principal Investigator: DelibRef (Semper Ardens grant, Carlsberg Foundation, 2024–2027)

Labs/Teams:
Affiliated with the Danish Center for Welfare Studies, focusing on interdisciplinary research in public administration and welfare policy.