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Douglas S. Massey is the Henry G. Bryant Professor of Sociology and Public Affairs at Princeton University, with joint appointments in the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs. He serves as Director of the Office of Population Research and the Program in Population Studies.
- Ph.D. in Sociology, Princeton University (1978)
- M.A. in Sociology, Princeton University (1977)
- B.A. in Sociology, Western Washington University (1974)
- Honorary Degrees: University of Pennsylvania (1985), Ohio State University (2012)
His research spans international migration, race and housing, discrimination, urban poverty, stratification, and Latin America. He has designed seven longitudinal surveys, including the Mexican Migration Project (1983-present), which has influenced thousands of researchers. His work integrates social theory, empirical analysis, and policy critique.
Massey's recent publications focus on migration dynamics, policy outcomes, and urban inequality. Key themes include undocumented migration, border enforcement effects, and transnational diasporas, with methodological innovations in survey design and demographic analysis.
- Princess of Asturias Award (2025)
- Doctor of Social Science Honoris Causa (2012)
- AAAS Fellow (2006)
- Member: National Academy of Sciences, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, American Philosophical Society
As a grant recipient, Massey has secured millions in funding for migration and inequality research. He has advised numerous students and led large-scale projects, including the Mexican Migration Project and the Latin American Migration Project, which are foundational for migration studies.
Massey directs Princeton's Office of Population Research and co-edits the Annual Review of Sociology. He has held leadership roles in major academic societies and collaborates with institutions like the Center for Research and Analysis of Migration (UCL, UK).
