Hans Noel

Hans Noel is an Associate Professor in the Department of Government at Georgetown University, specializing in political parties, ideology, and coalition-building in the United States. His research explores how ideologies shape partisan conflict, network dynamics in party divisions, and the evolution of party systems.

• PhD in Political Science from UCLA (2006)
• BS in Journalism from Northwestern University (1994)

His work bridges American and comparative politics, focusing on network analysis, presidential nominations, and ideological factions. Recent publications emphasize polarization, partisan realignment, and the intersection of policy demanders and party networks.

Noel has received distinguished academic awards, including:

• Robert Wood Johnson Scholar in Health Policy Research (University of Michigan)
• Fellow at Princeton’s Center for the Study of Democratic Politics
• Faculty-in-Residence at Villa Le Balze (Italy)
• Award-winning co-producer of the feature film The Rest of Your Life

He blogs at Mischiefs of Faction and The Monkey Cage, and teaches courses on parties, elections, political methodology, and the American political system.