Danielle F. Jung

Danielle F. Jung is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Emory University and Director of Graduate Studies. Her research focuses on legitimacy and governance in fragile and emerging states, particularly analyzing how non-state actors like rebel groups, terrorist organizations, and gangs organize and provide services. She employs agent-based models, surveys, field experiments, and impact evaluations to study social and political dynamics in developing democracies.

Education:

• Ph.D., Political Science, University of California, San Diego (2012)
• B.A., Rice University (2004)

Her research interests include conflict studies, electoral participation, technology's role in governance, and the intersection of violence and governance. She has conducted fieldwork in emerging democracies to assess how institutions and social organizations influence political legitimacy.

Key research trends in her articles address: rebel governance structures, technology's impact on political mobilization, and the dual-edged nature of non-state service provision. She also explores how electoral integrity is maintained through innovations like election ink.

Professional Background:

• Former Postdoctoral Researcher on the Empirical Studies of Conflict Project at Princeton University
• Recipient of grants supporting field experiments in Africa and the Middle East

Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical analysis, often leveraging computational tools and comparative case studies to advance understanding of governance in conflict zones.