Andrew Johnson

Dr. Andrew Johnson is a Research Fellow at the DFG Collaborative Research Centre (SFB/TRR 138) ‘Dynamics of Security’ in Germany (2022–2025). Previously, he held roles including Visiting Lecturer at Seattle University (2021–2022), Research Fellow at UCSB’s Orfalea Center (2020–2021), and Doctoral Fellow/PhD student at UC Santa Barbara (2013–2022). He has also taught Philosophy and English in China and served as Adjunct Professor at Husson University (2010–2011).

Education:

• Bachelor’s, University of Maine (2005–2008)
• Master’s (Teaching Assistant), Louisiana State University (2008–2010)
• PhD, University of California Santa Barbara (2013–2022)

His research focuses on critical theory, political philosophy, and security studies. Key themes include police abolition, fascism studies, Nietzschean ethics, and the intersection of biopolitics with global security. His work critiques neoliberal governance and explores philosophical frameworks for understanding power dynamics.

Publications span topics like Foucault’s police theory, Deleuze’s ontology, and Derrida’s engagement with Schmitt. His 2021 article on police abolition exemplifies his interdisciplinary approach, blending anthropology and political theory.

No scientific awards are listed, though his work has received attention in peer-reviewed journals. He has advised no students in the provided data. Grants and labs are not specified.