Matthias Scantamburlo

Matthias Scantamburlo is an Assistant Professor in Political Science at the University of Deusto (Bilbao). He has held prior academic positions at University Carlos III of Madrid, Aston University, University of Innsbruck, and the University of Deusto. His research focuses on territorial politics, party politics, democratic representation, and social democracy crises.

Education: PhD in Political Science (University of Innsbruck, 2016), MPhil in Political Science (2010) and MPhil in History (2014), both from University of Innsbruck.

Key research contributions include work with the Regional Manifestos Project analyzing subnational electoral manifestos. His publications appear in journals like West European Politics, Party Politics, and Regional & Federal Studies. He serves on the editorial board of Nazioni e Regioni.

Awards: Marietta Blau Fellowship (2014-2015) supporting his PhD research at University of Deusto.

Teaching and advising: Tutorials available by appointment. Research focuses on nationalism, regionalism, and political representation dynamics.