معرفی
Michael J. Coppedge is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Notre Dame and a Faculty Fellow at the Kellogg Institute for International Studies. He co-founded the Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) project, which has developed comprehensive datasets measuring democracy across centuries and countries. His research focuses on democratization, democracy measurement, and Latin American politics.
- University: University of Notre Dame
- Institution: Kellogg Institute for International Studies
Research Interests
His work spans methodological innovations in democratization studies, including data visualization and spatial analysis. He has authored seminal books like Democratization and Research Methods and Varieties of Democracy: Measuring Two Centuries of Political Change, emphasizing the importance of contestation and inclusiveness in democratic systems. Current projects focus on international influences on democracy and the theoretical underpinnings of democratic measurement.
Scientific Awards
His accolades include the 2023 APSA Democracy and Autocracy Section Honorable Mention for Best Book, the 2016 Lijphart/Przeworski/Verba Dataset Award (co-recipient), and multiple APSA honors for articles and datasets.
Additional Contributions
He incorporates DataCamp in teaching quantitative methods and R programming, enhancing students' analytical skills. His work with V-Dem has reshaped global democratization research by providing granular, longitudinal data on political systems.
