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Airo Hino is a Professor at the Faculty of Political Science and Economics, Waseda University. He holds a Ph.D. in Government from the University of Essex and MA/BA in Political Science from Waseda University. His work spans Comparative Politics, Voting Behavior, and Political Communication, with a focus on populism, authoritarian values, and Twitter-based well-being indicators.
- Education: Ph.D. (University of Essex), MA/BA (Waseda University)
His research explores electoral systems, party polarization, and social media's role in politics, including the development of the SWB-J index for measuring subjective well-being via Twitter. His 2021-2024 publications analyze populist attitudes, conspiracy theories, and electoral dynamics in Japan and global contexts.
Scientific awards include:
- 2021 - Best Paper Award, International QCA Paper Development Workshop
- 2016 - Waseda Research Award (High-Impact Publication)
- 2015 - Okuma Memorial Academic Award
- 2015 - Best Article Award, Japanese Association of Electoral Studies
He has received JSPS KAKENHI grants (2020-2025) for studies on political polarization and populism, and 2017-2022 grants for research on electoral system impacts.