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Lea Ypi is Professor in Political Theory at the London School of Economics and Political Science and Adjunct Associate Professor in Philosophy at the Australian National University. She has held visiting positions at Stanford University, Institute for Advanced Study Berlin, Sciences Po Paris, and other institutions.
Education:
- Doctorate from European University Institute
- BA/MA in Philosophy and Literature from University of Rome La Sapienza
Her research focuses on political philosophy, Kantian and Marxist thought, democratic theory, migration, and theories of justice. Her work has been recognized internationally through awards like the Leverhulme Prize, British Academy Prize, and Montreal Manuscript Award.
Key themes in her scholarship include the moral implications of colonialism, citizenship, and the intersection of political theory with historical analysis. She has contributed to major debates on open societies, human rights, and partisanship.
Scientific Awards:
- Philip Leverhulme Prize (2019)
- Brian Barry Prize (2014)
- Outstanding Teaching Performance Prize (2013)
- Leverhulme Prize runner-up (Gregory Kavka Prize, 2011)
- Essay competition winner (Reframing Human Rights, 2005)
She has received grants from the Humboldt Foundation (€83,000), EU Horizon 2020 (€544,500), Leverhulme Fund (£100,000), and Australian Research Council (A$309,000). Ypi has delivered over 100 invited lectures at institutions like Harvard, Oxford, and Kyoto University, and contributed to media outlets including the Guardian and BBC.
