Debra Javeline

Debra Javeline is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Notre Dame's College of Arts and Letters, where she has been a faculty member with ongoing research activities. She holds affiliations with multiple institutes including the Kellogg Institute for International Studies (since 2005), the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, and the Nanovic Institute for European Studies.

Her research interests span two primary domains: Russian and post-Soviet politics, and climate change adaptation. She conducts systematic surveys and qualitative research examining mass political behavior, particularly in the context of post-conflict environments and climate adaptation challenges. Her methodological expertise includes survey research in challenging environments and interdisciplinary collaboration between political science and environmental engineering.

Javeline's publication record shows a clear evolution from early work on Russian politics toward increasing focus on climate change adaptation, while maintaining her expertise in post-Soviet studies. Her recent work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly with environmental scientists and engineers, reflecting her commitment to addressing complex real-world problems through integrated approaches. Her publications appear in top political science journals as well as interdisciplinary environmental science publications.

• Fulbright-Hays fellowship
• Mellon fellowship
• National Science Foundation fellowship
• Robert Wood Johnson Foundation fellowship
• Mellon New Directions fellowship (2011-12)
• Notre Dame's Institute for Advanced Study fellowship (2020)

Javeline advises graduate students including Mary Clare Elliot and Kate Kirwan, and has received significant grant funding including NSF support for her coastal climate adaptation research. She collaborates extensively with engineers through Notre Dame's Environmental Change Initiative and co-directs the PONARS Task Force on Russia in a Changing Climate. Her current research includes studying coastal homeowners in changing climate conditions and examining political responses to climate change in Russia.