Matthew Carlson

Matthew Carlson is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Vermont's College of Arts and Sciences since 2005. His contact information includes an office in Old Mill Room 502 at 94 University Pl, Burlington, VT 05405, and email Matthew.Carlson@uvm.edu.

His educational background includes:

• B.A. from the University of Puget Sound
• M.A. in International Studies from the University of Washington (Jackson School of International Studies)
• Ph.D. from the University of California, Davis

Professor Carlson specializes in comparative politics and Asian politics, with a focus on political parties, electoral systems, public opinion, campaign finance, and political corruption. His research has been supported by a two-year scholarship from the Japanese government, enabling dissertation work on Japan's electoral system at the University of Tokyo. He teaches undergraduate courses on comparative politics and East Asian politics, including specialized classes on China and Japan.

His scholarly output features three authoritative books: "Political Corruption and Scandals in Japan" (Cornell University Press, 2018, co-authored with S. Reed), "Money Politics in Japan" (Lynne Rienner Press, 2007), and "Democracy and Governance in Asia" (Trans Pacific Press, 2006). His research appears in top journals such as Asian Survey, Journal of Peace Research, and Party Politics, demonstrating consistent contributions to political science methodology and Asian case studies.

His scientific awards include:

• Two-year scholarship from the Japanese government for dissertation research

Professor Carlson's academic trajectory includes prior roles as a lecturer at the University of California, Davis and research associate at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. At UVM, he contributes to student development through the Vermont Legislative Research Service and Political Science Club, while maintaining active research in electoral systems and political finance across East Asia.