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Anthony F. Lemieux is an Associate Professor of Communication at Georgia State University's College of Arts & Sciences, where he leads research in the Second Century Initiative on trans-cultural conflict and violence. He serves as an investigator with the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START), a Department of Homeland Security Center of Excellence. Lemieux maintains additional affiliations with Emory University as an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Rollins School of Public Health and as an affiliate of the Emory Neuropolicy Center, while also holding an appointment in Emory's School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics.
Lemieux's educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Social Psychology from the University of Connecticut (2003)
- M.A. in Social Psychology from the University of Connecticut
- B.A. in Psychology and Sociology from Boston College
Dr. Lemieux's research spans two primary domains: terrorism studies and public health. In terrorism research, he investigates radicalization processes, terrorist propaganda, intergroup conflict, and violent extremism through social psychological frameworks including social dominance theory. His public health research focuses on adolescent health behavior with particular attention to HIV prevention and intervention strategies. Lemieux employs experimental methodologies and innovative survey techniques to examine how perceptions, social networks, and identity influence both extremist intentions and health-risk behaviors among vulnerable populations.
Analysis of his recent publication record reveals a sophisticated integration of these research streams. His work demonstrates consistent focus on multimodal analysis of terrorist communications, examining how groups like ISIS, the Taliban, and right-wing extremists craft persuasive messaging through strategic combinations of visual, textual, and auditory elements. His scholarship explores the psychological mechanisms underlying radicalization, including the roles of social identity, intergroup perceptions, and government legitimacy in shaping support for political violence. A distinctive feature of his work is the application of social psychological theories to understand both terrorism and public health challenges.
Dr. Lemieux's research has received substantial funding from prestigious organizations including:
- National Science Foundation (NSF)
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START)
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
- Concerned Citizens for Humanity
While specific awards are not detailed in the available information, Lemieux's standing as a sought-after speaker is evidenced by invitations to present at the United Nations headquarters, CIA headquarters, Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration, and National Counterterrorism Center. His expertise is clearly valued by both academic and security communities, bridging theoretical research with practical counterterrorism applications.
Lemieux has previously chaired Purchase College's Strategic Planning Committee and has taught extensively on terrorism, serving as a subject matter expert on radicalization and behavioral screening technologies. His interdisciplinary approach connects communication studies, psychology, public health, and security studies, creating a unique research profile that addresses some of society's most pressing challenges through multiple lenses.
