Luisy Pedroza

Dr. Luisy Pedroza is a Research Professor at the Center for International Studies, El Colegio de México, and has been associated with the German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA) since 2020. Her work bridges comparative migration policy analysis, political transnationalism, and diaspora strategies.

• Research Professor, El Colegio de México
• Associated with GIGA Institute for Latin American Studies

Research Interests: Dr. Pedroza specializes in comparative migration and citizenship policies across Latin America, Asia, and Europe. She investigates how migrants are represented in global democracies, diaspora engagement strategies, and North-South migration dynamics. Her work also emphasizes Mexican politics and transnational governance.

Publication Trends: Her research focuses on migration policy coherence, emigrant rights, and transnational networks, with datasets and case studies covering 32 countries. Projects like IMISEM highlight policy dilemmas and integration pathways.

Awards:

• Dietrich Thränhardt Dissertation Prize (2014)

Teaching & Media: She taught courses at Central European University (2013-2016) and has contributed to media outlets like Deutsche Welle and BR2. Her lectures address migration governance and Mexico’s political challenges.