Dan Alexander

Dan Alexander is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Rochester, affiliated with the W. Allen Wallis Institute of Political Economy and the Democracy Center. He holds a Ph.D. from The University of Chicago's Harris School of Public Policy and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Vanderbilt University’s Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions. His research focuses on how electoral and distributive politics shape policymaking processes, with particular attention to institutional dynamics and democratic governance.

Teaching responsibilities include courses such as Introduction to U.S. Politics and U.S. Food Policy, reflecting his expertise in American political institutions and policy analysis. His published works explore topics ranging from bureaucratic assimilation of political appointees to electoral accountability mechanisms and income inequality's impact on polarization. Recent research collaborations involve colleagues like Alexander Evert and Mary Catherine Sullivan, addressing issues like policymaking precision and voter belief dynamics.

His teaching portfolio includes both undergraduate and graduate courses, emphasizing quantitative methods (e.g., Math Camp for Ph.D. students) and advanced topics in political institutions. While no awards are explicitly noted, his active publication record and institutional affiliations highlight his scholarly contributions to political science.