Bianca Freeman

Bianca Freeman is a 2024-2026 UC President's Postdoctoral Fellow in the Travers Department of Political Science at UC Berkeley, specializing in race and international law. Her research critically examines how racial hierarchies shape global legal norms and state agreements through frameworks of critical race theory and international relations.

Her academic foundation includes:

• Ph.D. in Political Science from University of California, San Diego
• M.A. in Political Science from University of California, San Diego
• M.P.P. in Public Policy from University of California, Riverside
• B.A. in Political Sciences from University of California, Riverside

Dr. Freeman's scholarly contributions focus on the role of race in international legal structures, particularly analyzing the Responsibility to Protect doctrine through her dissertation "Under Color of (International) Law: Race and the Global Legal Order." Her work reveals systemic connections between racial hierarchy and international legal outcomes, positioning her at the forefront of critical international law scholarship.

Her research has gained recognition through publications in premier journals including Annual Review of Political Science, International Studies Review, and Security Studies, demonstrating significant impact in political science and international relations fields.

Key recognition:

• UC President's Postdoctoral Fellowship (2024-2026)

Funded by her prestigious fellowship, Dr. Freeman conducts independent research while receiving mentorship from Professors Susan Hyde and Aila Matanock. Though not currently advising formal graduate students, she actively participates in UC Berkeley's academic community through research collaboration and departmental engagement. Her trajectory represents a promising pathway toward future faculty positions with potential for significant contributions to critical race studies in international law.