معرفی
Mehdi Shadmehr is an Associate Professor of Public Policy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He previously held positions at the University of Calgary (Associate Professor of Economics), the University of Miami Herbert School of Business (Assistant Professor of Economics), and was a visiting scholar at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and Princeton University. His research focuses on political economy, authoritarian regimes, and social change, with interdisciplinary work published in top journals like the American Economic Review and American Political Science Review.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Economics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2011)
- B.Sc. in Mathematics, Sharif University of Technology (2004)
Shadmehr’s research explores populism, political risk, regime change, Islamic political thought, leadership dynamics, social norms, repression, and revolutionary ideologies. His recent projects address automation technology’s political implications and judicial innovation. He has received accolades such as the 1999 Iranian National Chemistry Olympiad Third Place award.
Key Contributions:
His articles analyze repression surveillance, electoral fraud prevention, and the intersection of demagoguery with economic stability. Shadmehr’s work bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world governance challenges, emphasizing institutional design for democratic resilience.
Awards & Honors:
- Third Place in the Iranian National Chemistry Olympiad (1999)
Professional Activities:
Collaborates across disciplines and institutions, including the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton. His research agenda includes projects on small-group decision-making and urban economics (e.g., center city mall decline).
