Barbu Daniel Constantin

Barbu Daniel Constantin was a distinguished academic and scholar in political science and political theology. He served as Professor of political theology and political science at the University of Bucharest since 2020 and 1997 respectively. His career included visiting professorships at institutions such as Institut d'Etudes Politiques (Aix-en-Provence, Bordeaux), Central European University (Budapest), and the University of Pittsburgh. He was a Research Fellow at the Institute of South-East European Studies, Romanian Academy (1987–1998).

His research focused on electoral studies, history of political ideas, Byzantine and post-Byzantine political theory, and the intersection of political theology with contemporary governance. Awards included the Officer of the National Order 'The Star of Romania' (2000) and a Fulbright residency (2002). He contributed significantly to the development of political science in post-communist Romania through initiatives like the World Bank-funded graduate school (2003–2004).

Key publications span post-communist transitions, geopolitical analysis, and historical studies. His work bridges political theory, theology, and Eastern European history, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to governance and identity.