Matthew Lacouture

Matthew Lacouture is an Assistant Professor in the Irvin D. Reid Honors College at Wayne State University. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from Wayne State (2021) and has previously taught at the University of Chicago and the University of Massachusetts Boston.

• Education: Ph.D. in Political Science, Wayne State University (2021)

His research examines the emergence of social movements under authoritarian regimes, focusing on neoliberal Jordan. He explores intersections of protest, labor organizing, and state repression in the Middle East and North Africa.

Matt has received a Fulbright grant (2018-19) and published in outlets like the International Review of Social History and Middle East Report Online, with work forthcoming in Comparative Political Studies. He teaches courses spanning human rights, Middle East politics, political theory, and research methods.

• Scientific Awards: Fulbright Grant (2018-19)

As an advisor, he has guided students through thesis projects, research initiatives, and scholarship applications like the Fulbright. He also develops workshops in research design and writing.