Gregory Winger

Dr. Gregory Winger is an Assistant Professor in the School of International and Public Affairs at the University of Cincinnati, specializing in cybersecurity, U.S. foreign policy, and security studies. His research focuses on trust-building through defense diplomacy and cybersecurity cooperation in alliances like the U.S.-Philippines partnership. He holds a PhD in Political Science (International Relations) from Boston University (2017).

Education Background:

• PhD: Boston University, Political Science - International Relations (2017)
• MA: Boston University, Political Science - International Relations (2013)
• BA: University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Political Science & History (2007)

Research Interests:

• Cybersecurity strategy and policy
• Public-private partnerships in cybersecurity
• U.S. foreign relations and Indo-Pacific alliances
• Defense diplomacy and trust-building mechanisms
• Electoral integrity and disinformation mitigation

Grants & Awards:

• UC's Launch Awards (2020): $2,500 for cyber education research
• U.S.-PH Alumni Small Grants (2021): $16,816 for interdisciplinary cyber education
• Commission on Higher Education Philippines (2022): ₱2,849,340 for digital security initiatives

Professional Highlights:

• Fulbright Scholar in the Philippines (2016–2017)
• Research fellowships at the Center for Small State Studies (Iceland) and the Institute for Human Sciences (Vienna)