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Andrew Shaver is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of California, Merced, within the School of Social Sciences, Humanities, and Arts. He is the founding director of the Political Violence Lab, where he leads innovative research on sub-state conflict, political psychology, and security dynamics.
His research interests include:
- Contemporary conflict and political violence
- Psychological influences on combatants and civilians during war
- Refugee movements and conflict likelihood
- Terrain effects on conflict onset
- Civilian cooperation with military forces and intelligence sharing
- Drone warfare and its impact on insurgent violence
- Media bias in shaping perceptions of conflict
While recent publications are not listed in the provided text, his research trajectory indicates a strong focus on empirical and behavioral aspects of political violence, utilizing both qualitative and quantitative methods. His work bridges international relations, political psychology, and security studies.
Dr. Shaver has been recognized for his scholarly contributions through his leadership of a research lab and his active research agenda. He mentors students through his lab and research projects, contributing to graduate and undergraduate education in political science.
He is the founding director of the Political Violence Lab, which serves as a hub for research on conflict dynamics, data collection, and interdisciplinary collaboration on issues of war, peace, and security.
