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Dr. Jacob Ricks is an Associate Professor of Political Science and Associate Dean (Research) at the School of Social Sciences (SOSS), Singapore Management University (SMU). He joined SMU in 2013 and holds a PhD in Political Science from Emory University, an MA in Political Science with a concentration in Southeast Asian Studies from Northern Illinois University, and a BA in Asian Studies and Political Science (Magna Cum Laude) from Utah State University.
His research focuses on the political economy of development, bureaucratic reforms, common pool resource governance, and national identity dynamics in Southeast Asia, with a specific emphasis on Thailand and Indonesia. He has co-authored Ethnicity and Politics in Southeast Asia (Cambridge University Press, 2022) and published widely in top journals such as World Politics, Political Behavior, and Pacific Affairs.
Dr. Ricks teaches courses on public policy, Southeast Asian politics, and research methods at SMU. His work bridges comparative politics and development studies, examining how institutional frameworks influence socio-economic progress in the region. Recent publications analyze Thailand’s post-2023 election dynamics, electoral cleavages, and the role of language in political mobilization.
His research also explores participatory governance models, agricultural policy, and the intersection of ethnicity with national identity. He has advised multiple research projects on Southeast Asian governance and regularly contributes to policy dialogues on regional development challenges.
