Regina Abrami

Dr. Regina Abrami is a Professor and Senior Lecturer in Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Arts & Sciences, holding the Chang Sun Term Professorship and serving as Faculty Director of the Global Program at the Lauder Institute of Management & International Studies. She also serves as a Senior Fellow at the Wharton School, Director of Perry World House’s Graduate Associates Program, and editorial board member of the Asian Business and Management Journal. Her work bridges political economy, global business, and strategic foresight.

• Roles: Faculty Director (Lauder Institute), Senior Lecturer (Political Science), Senior Fellow (Wharton), Perry World House Director
• Key Affiliations: University of Pennsylvania, Lauder Institute, Wharton School

Research focuses on government-business relations, Chinese economic dynamics, and strategic leadership. She pioneered courses on strategic foresight for global challenges, earning the Aspen Institute’s 'Ideas Worth Teaching Award'.

Her grants include support from the American Council of Learned Societies, Ford Foundation, and Fulbright. Advising spans academic programs and executive education globally. She co-leads interdisciplinary initiatives at Perry World House, fostering graduate research in international affairs.