Macartan Humphreys

Macartan Humphreys is a Professor of Political Science and Director of the Center for the Study of Development Strategies at Columbia University. He is renowned for pioneering field experiments in the study of resource management, civil conflict, and governance in developing regions.

• Education
• B.A. in History and Political Science from Trinity College Dublin (1994)
• M.Phil. in Economics from University of Oxford (2000)
• A.M. and Ph.D. in Government from Harvard University (1998, 2003)

His research spans the political economy of development, focusing on institutional governance, ethnic politics, and conflict dynamics, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. He emphasizes empirical methods and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Notable awards include:

• Luebbert Prize (2010) for co-authored work on ethnic politics and natural resources
• Heinz Eulau Prize for impactful scholarship in political science
• Wallerstein Award (2007) for contributions to political economy
• Multiple accolades for research on African politics and comparative governance

Humphreys co-founded the Experiments in Governance and Politics network and contributes to academic leadership through editorial roles at the American Journal of Political Science. His work bridges theory and practice in development strategies.