Michael Bruter

Michael Bruter is a tenured Professor of Political Science and European Politics at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), where he has been a faculty member since 2001. His research focuses on electoral psychology, European identity, political communication, and public opinion dynamics.

• PhD in Political Science, University of Houston (2001)
• DEA in European Political and Economic History, University of Bordeaux (1998)
• MA in European Studies, University of Hull (1997)

Bruter's work explores the psychological dimensions of voting behavior, the evolution of European identity, and the role of media and symbols in political perception. His research often combines experimental methodologies with comparative political analysis, addressing topics like youth political engagement, extreme right ideologies, and the emotional mechanics of electoral decision-making.

Recent publications emphasize affective dimensions of political behavior, institutional communication, and transnational identity formation. Key themes include electoral psychology, European integration challenges, and media-driven identity construction.

• Best International Research Award, Market Research Society (2013)
• Shortlisted for Best International Research Award, Market Research Society (2014)

He has advised 10 PhD students on topics ranging from extreme right politics to migrant political attitudes. Bruter directs the Electoral Psychology Observatory, a research team conducting experiments on voter behavior, including polling booth dynamics and electoral experience effects.