Fernando Bizzarro

Fernando Bizzarro is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Boston College. His research focuses on comparative politics and political economy, specifically exploring democracy, political parties, and Latin American politics. He holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University and was a Postdoctoral Associate at Yale's Jackson School of International Affairs (2023-2024).

Education: B.A. (State University of Campinas), M.A. (University of Notre Dame), Ph.D. (Harvard University).

Research interests include comparative politics, democracy and political parties, and Latin American politics. His recent work examines topics like voter turnout, party systems, and democratic transitions. Key publications include studies on third-wave democracies and the relationship between party strength and economic growth.

No awards or grants are explicitly listed, though his academic contributions reflect extensive scholarly engagement. He currently advises no listed students and has no mentioned labs or research teams.