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David Siegel is a Professor of Political Science and Public Policy at Duke University, with joint appointments in the Sanford School of Public Policy and Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on collective action in contexts like political violence, terrorism, and electoral behavior, while integrating game theory and social network analysis into political science.
- Education: Ph.D. in Political Science from Stanford University (2006)
- Key Institutions: Duke University (2019–present), Florida State University (prior to Duke)
His scientific awards include the Political Ties Award (2012) and an honorable mention for the William F. Riker Prize (2012). He has secured major grants from the National Science Foundation for projects exploring theory-based measurement of power and second-order impacts of PRC aggression toward Taiwan.
Recent publications analyze measurement theory in political science, strategic terrorism in civil wars, and collective action costs. These align with his broader interests in political networks, security studies, and behavioral electoral theory. Siegel also co-authored influential books like A Behavioral Theory of Elections and A Mathematics Course for Political and Social Research.
He teaches advanced courses in game theory, social networks, political methodology, and terrorism, emphasizing analytical rigor and empirical-theoretical integration.
