Jonathan Homola

Jonathan Homola is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at UCLA. His research examines representation, electoral preferences, xenophobia, and gender politics in Western democracies and Eastern Europe.

Research Focus: Homola's work addresses two primary themes: 1) the drivers of xenophobia and support for right-wing extremism, and 2) gender dynamics in political processes. His regional expertise encompasses Western democracies and post-communist Eastern Europe. Methodologically, he employs experimental designs, survey research, and comparative analyses.

Publications and Recognition: Homola's research has appeared in leading journals including the American Political Science Review and Journal of Politics. His work on the legacies of Nazi concentration camps received the Sage Best Paper Award for best comparative politics paper at APSA. Recent studies investigate how policy interventions (e.g., paternal leave) affect sexist attitudes, methodological challenges in legacy studies, and state responses to right-wing extremism.