Michael Bruter

Michael Bruter is a Professor of Political Science at the London School of Economics (LSE), where he leads the ECREP initiative in Electoral Psychology. He also holds adjunct positions at McGill University and is a Visiting Fellow at the ANU Centre for European Studies. His research focuses on electoral psychology, political behavior, and European identity. Bruter has authored seven books and secured over £2.5 million in research funding, including the renowned ECREP project. He has advised institutions like the European Commission and given keynote speeches globally, including at the European Parliament and New Zealand's National Museum.

Education:

• Undergraduate: Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Bordeaux
• Masters: Universities of Hull and Bordeaux
• PhD: University of Houston

Research Interests: Electoral psychology explores how voters' emotions and cognitive processes shape political decisions. His work on extreme right politics examines ideological mapping and voter-party alignment. He also investigates youth participation in democracy, European identity formation, and the role of media in shaping public opinion. Methodological contributions include advancing research techniques in political science.

Awards:

• Best International Research Award (Market Research Society)

Grants & Advising: Directed 30+ projects with £2.5M funding. Advised Council of Europe, Electoral Commissions, and governments on democratic processes. Guest professorships at Columbia, McGill, and others highlight his international influence.

Labs/Initiatives: ECREP (Electoral Psychology in 25 countries) and the Europa Policy Lab at ANU.