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Costas Panagopoulos is a Distinguished Professor of Political Science at Northeastern University's College of Social Sciences and Humanities (CSSH), where he also previously directed big data and quantitative initiatives. He specializes in campaigns and elections, voting behavior, political psychology, and experimental research. Previously, he held roles at Fordham University, Yale University, and Columbia University, and served as a Congressional Fellow in Senator Hillary Clinton's office. His research has been published in top journals like the American Journal of Political Science and Political Behavior, and he has authored/coauthored books on electoral politics and campaign management.
Education: PhD in Political Science from New York University (2005).
Research Interests: His work focuses on voter mobilization, partisan polarization, the impact of social media on elections, and the psychological dimensions of political behavior. Notable areas include the effects of campaign finance laws, the role of consumerism in politics (e.g., brand politicization), and the intersection of health outcomes with political participation. He has conducted groundbreaking studies on election-related stress, climate psychology, and the dynamics of polling accuracy.
Grants & Awards: Over $1M in research grants and honors such as the Robert H. Durr Award (2014) and Best Paper in Political Research Quarterly (2014). His work bridges academia and practice, with strategic advisory roles in political campaigns and media commentary for outlets like CNN and BBC.
Labs & Collaborations: He leads initiatives at Northeastern, including the Center for Electoral Politics and Democracy (formerly at Fordham), and collaborates with institutions like the American University’s Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies. His research often employs randomized controlled trials and large-scale data analysis to address real-world electoral challenges.
