Francisco Espinoza

Francisco Espinoza is a Lecturer in Politics and Director of the MA in Political Science (European Studies pathway) at The University of Manchester. His research focuses on political behavior, social inequalities, and Latin American politics, with a particular emphasis on how economic factors influence electoral outcomes. He holds a PhD from The University of Manchester (2025), an MA in Political Science, and a BSc in Sociology from the University of Chile. His work bridges academia and practice, including contributions to projects like the MOBILISE Project (protest and migration studies) and The READY Study (deaf youth well-being).

Education

• Doctor of Philosophy, Politics, University of Manchester (2025)
• Master in Political Science, Universidad de Chile
• BSc Sociology, Universidad de Chile

Research Interests include political behavior, gender and LGBT+ politics, social stratification, and the intersection of economy and electoral processes in Latin America. He has explored topics such as deaf youth political participation, intersectoral alcohol policies in Chile, and barriers to education for marginalized groups.

His recent publications analyze deaf youth political engagement in the UK, alcohol policy implementation in Santiago, and gender biases in Latin American presidential evaluations. He has also contributed to datasets on progressive associations in Latin America and deaf youth well-being.

Awards

• Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA)

Teaching & Grants include courses on comparative politics, quantitative methods, and research design. He has organized conferences on Chilean futures and post-pandemic recovery, reflecting his commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration.