معرفی
Jan Pierskalla is a Professor of Political Science at The Ohio State University. His research focuses on the political economy of state-building, development, and bureaucracy, with a particular emphasis on historical colonial legacies, bureaucratic institutions, and autocratic governance. He holds a Ph.D. from Duke University and has been affiliated with multiple academic institutions.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Political Science, Duke University
Research Interests:
Dr. Pierskalla explores how states build institutions, manage bureaucracy, and interact with historical colonial systems. His work spans comparative politics, historical political economy, and quantitative methodology. Key themes include:
- State formation in colonial contexts (e.g., German East Africa, Namibia)
- Bureaucratic loyalty and indoctrination in autocracies
- Impact of technology (e.g., cell phones) on political mobilization
- Post-colonial governance challenges in Indonesia and Nepal
Publications:
Recent work examines oil discoveries' political effects in Uganda, historical state exposure's impact on governance, and the territorial expansion of colonial states. His research often combines quantitative methods with historical case studies, emphasizing long-term institutional effects.
Awards:
- 2018 APSA-SEAPRG Best Paper Award for analysis of Indonesia's civil service reforms
Teaching & Mentorship:
He teaches courses on quantitative methods, authoritarian politics, state-building, and global development. His teaching reflects his commitment to linking theoretical frameworks with empirical analysis.
