Joseph F. Cozza

Joseph F. Cozza is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Political Science at Rice University and serves as Associate Director of the Program in Politics, Law, and Social Thought. His research examines citizen participation in constitutional processes, deliberative democracy mechanisms, and party politics. He holds a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin (2022).

• PhD in Political Science, University of Texas at Austin, 2022

Research focuses on enhancing democratic legitimacy through participatory constitution-making, comparative constitutional amendment procedures, and referendum analysis in contexts like Texas and Europe. Prior to academia, he worked as a policy advisor in the Delaware State Senate and on political campaigns.

No scientific awards explicitly listed in the provided texts. Current advising and grants information unavailable.

Engages in interdisciplinary collaboration through the Program in Politics, Law, and Social Thought, though specific lab/team affiliations are not detailed.