Alexandra Hartman

Prof. Alexandra Hartman is a Professor of Political Science at University College London (UCL), specializing in conflict resolution and development studies with fieldwork focused on Liberia, Syria, and humanitarian contexts. Her research examines violence dynamics, displacement, property rights, and community governance mechanisms through mixed-method approaches.

Her research interests include Political Science, Conflict Resolution, Development Studies, Refugee and Migration Studies, and Community Governance. She investigates how community-based monitoring and alternative dispute resolution systems impact resource management and violence reduction in fragile states, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals 1 (No Poverty), 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions).

Analysis of her 2017-2023 publications reveals consistent empirical focus on post-conflict settings, particularly Liberia and Syria. Key trends include experimental evaluations of humanitarian aid allocation, community monitoring systems for natural resources, and the psychological dimensions of refugee-host relations. Her methodological contributions integrate qualitative depth with experimental rigor to assess poverty alleviation and governance interventions.