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Brandon R. Davis is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science and affiliated with the Murphy Institute at Tulane University. He holds a PhD in Political Science, an MA in Gender and Race Studies, and an MSW from Alabama A&M University, with academic training rooted in interdisciplinary social science frameworks.
- PhD, Political Science – University of Alabama
- MA, Gender and Race Studies – University of Alabama
- MSW, Alabama A&M University
- BS, Psychology & Sociology – University of Alabama
His research explores intersections of American Politics, Race and Ethnic Politics, and Law and Society, focusing on institutions, representation, and criminal justice. Key themes include carceral systems, racialized policy feedback, and voting rights.
Recent publications examine racialized social welfare receipt, faith-based immigration attitudes, and state predation dynamics. His work bridges empirical analysis with normative political theory.
- NSF CAREER Award (2022) – $500,000 grant for 'We Dare Defend Our Rights: The Political Use of Law in the Enforcement of Voting Rights'
Davis previously served as a postdoctoral research associate at Brown University, strengthening his focus on interdisciplinary policy research. His teaching and mentorship are grounded in applied political theory and social justice frameworks.
