Luke Melchiorre

Dr. Luke Melchiorre is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Marist College's School of Liberal Arts. His research critically examines democratization, populism, and the political economy of development in the Global South, with regional expertise in Africa and Latin America.

Education:

• PhD in Political Science (University of Toronto, 2018)
• MA in Political Science (University of Toronto, 2010)
• Honors BA in Political Science and African Studies (University of Toronto, 2006)

His fieldwork in Eastern Africa informs both his academic work and teaching philosophy, which emphasizes non-Western theoretical frameworks and comparative analysis. Publications focus on Ugandan political movements, Cold War-era African solidarity campaigns, and youth-led resistance dynamics.

Scientific Awards:

• John Fell Fund Grant (University of Oxford, 2024)
• NORHED-II Researcher Exchange Fellowship (2022)

He maintains active engagement with contemporary African politics through media contributions to platforms like The Conversation and African Arguments, addressing issues of populism, youth activism, and regime contestation.