Taeko Hiroi

Taeko Hiroi is a Professor of Political Science at The University of Texas at El Paso, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and Department of Political Science and Public Administration. She teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in democratization, political institutions, political development, political economy, and Latin American/Brazilian politics.

• Contributing faculty member for Latin American and Border Studies
• Brazilian Studies
• Asian Studies
• Intelligence and National Security Studies

Her research focuses on political institutions, legislative politics, electoral systems, and democratization, examining how formal and informal institutions shape policy outcomes. She serves as faculty advisor for the Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society (Epsilon Epsilon Chapter), emphasizing leadership development and community engagement through grant writing and event planning. Contact: thiroi@utep.edu, Benedict Hall 312.