Hubert Tworzecki

Hubert Tworzecki is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Emory University and currently serves as Director of Undergraduate Studies. His research focuses on political parties, electoral politics, and democratic processes in post-communist societies, particularly Poland and East-Central Europe. Tworzecki holds a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto (1994) and degrees from the University of British Columbia (B.A. 1988, M.A. 1989). He has authored influential books such as Parties and Politics in Post-1989 Poland (1996) and Learning to Choose: Electoral Politics in East-Central Europe (2002).

His research emphasizes voting behavior in new democracies, media effects on political engagement, and democratic backsliding. Recent work explores top-down polarization in Poland and legislative capture mechanisms. Tworzecki has held the Fulbright U.S. Scholar award (2016-17) and teaches courses on comparative politics, Eastern European politics, and survey research methods.

Teaching highlights include Introduction to Comparative Politics and East European Politics. His office is located at 316 Tarbutton Hall, Emory University, Atlanta, GA. Professional activities include editorial contributions to major political science journals and active participation in academic conferences.