Thomas R. Davidson

Thomas R. Davidson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at Rutgers University. His research merges computational methods with social science to investigate far-right activism, populism, hate speech, and generative artificial intelligence applications.

• PhD in Sociology from Cornell University (2020)
• Focuses on algorithmic impacts, social media dynamics, and bias in AI systems

Research Interests include:

• Far-Right Mobilization: Analyzing how platform algorithms affect activist engagement
• Hate Speech Detection: Addressing racial bias in AI classifiers
• Generative AI: Developing methodological frameworks for sociological applications

Recent Publications span topics such as:

• Algorithmic feedback loops in social movements
• European populist party digital strategies
• Context-aware content moderation tools
• AI-driven historical knowledge synthesis

Scientific Awards:

• Foundational Integrity Research Award (Meta, 2023)

Teaching Roles: Graduate and undergraduate courses in Computational Sociology, Statistics Methods, and Political Sociology.

Contact: thomas.davidson@rutgers.edu | Personal Website