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Alexander Theodoridis is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Previously, he held positions at the University of California, Merced and Vanderbilt University as a Senior Visiting Scholar. His research focuses on political behavior in an era of hyperpolarization, including American electoral politics, partisan identity, campaign effects, and policy attitudes. Methodologically, he emphasizes survey design, experimental methods, and causal inference. His work has been featured in prominent journals like the Journal of Politics and Political Analysis, and has garnered awards such as the John Sullivan Award and Warren Miller Prize. His media appearances include coverage by the New York Times, Washington Post, and Scientific American.
Education: PhD in Political Science from UC Berkeley (with NSF IGERT Fellowship), Master’s in Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School, and BA in English and Politics from University of Virginia. His research bridges formal theory and empirical analysis, often using novel experimental paradigms to study partisan cognition and environmental policy attitudes.
Key research trends in his articles include the interplay of partisanship with moral reasoning, polarization’s impact on democracy, and the cognitive mechanisms driving political perceptions. His work on the 2020 and 2024 U.S. elections highlights voter psychology around economic and immigration issues, while studies on dehumanization and discrimination reveal deeper societal divisions. Grants and media engagement underscore his influence in shaping public discourse on political behavior.
Advising and grants: While specific advisees are not listed, his methodological expertise positions him as a key mentor in political methodology. Media partnerships and interdisciplinary collaborations suggest active engagement beyond academia. His work often intersects with labs or teams focused on computational social science and public opinion dynamics.
