Austin C. Doctor

Austin C. Doctor is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), within the College of Arts and Sciences. He is also a member of the executive committee of the National Counterterrorism Innovation, Technology, and Education Center (NCITE), a Department of Homeland Security Center of Excellence.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Political Science and International Affairs, University of Georgia, 2019
• B.A. in History, Covenant College, 2013

Dr. Doctor's research centers on terrorism and political violence, armed conflict, and political instability, with a regional focus on sub-Saharan Africa. His current projects explore militant leadership, insurgent operations and tactics, foreign fighters, and electoral violence. His work employs both qualitative and quantitative methods to understand the dynamics of political violence and counterterrorism strategies.

His recent publications span key journals such as International Studies Quarterly, Journal of Conflict Resolution, Terrorism and Political Violence, Civil Wars, and Journal of Global Security Studies. These works reflect a strong trend in security studies, particularly in understanding the organizational behavior of insurgent groups, the impact of counterterrorism strategies, and the socio-political drivers of violence in fragile states.

Scientific Awards and Recognitions:

• No specific awards mentioned in the provided text.

Dr. Doctor advises students in political science and global security, though specific names are not listed. He is involved in federally supported research through his role at NCITE, indicating active grant-based research in counterterrorism innovation and education. His work bridges academic research and policy applications, particularly in collaboration with homeland security stakeholders.

He is affiliated with research teams at NCITE, where he contributes to interdisciplinary projects focused on improving counterterrorism strategies through data-driven innovation and educational outreach.