Lasse Laustsen

Lasse Laustsen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Aarhus University. His research focuses on the intersection of political psychology and political behavior, particularly exploring how voters evaluate candidates through adaptive followership psychology, character traits, and ideological preferences. He teaches methods-oriented and substantive courses on political attitudes, behavior, and psychology at BA and MA levels.

• Key Research Areas: Political psychology, voter behavior, candidate evaluation, social attitudes, and evolutionary influences on political ideology.
• Notable Publications: His recent work examines cross-cultural leader preferences, intergroup conflict, gender bias in elections, and the psychological impacts of crises like the Ukraine war and the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Collaborations: Engages in international research partnerships, including contributions to institutions like the University of Oslo.