Nikolay Anguelov

Nikolay Anguelov serves as an Associate Professor of Public Policy at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, affiliated with the Political Science department within the College of Arts & Sciences. His academic office is located in Liberal Arts 326, and he can be contacted at 508-910-6979 or nikolay.anguelov@umassd.edu.

His educational credentials include:

• PhD in Policy Studies from Clemson University (2012)
• MPA & MS in Applied Economics & Statistics from Clemson University (2008)
• BS in International Trade & Advertising Communication from Fashion Institute of Technology (2000)

Dr. Anguelov's research program centers on global governance frameworks and comparative administrative systems across nations. He investigates how international environmental regulations influence foreign direct investment patterns, analyzes sustainability challenges within global supply chains, and examines municipal government strategies for promoting energy-efficient business operations. His scholarly approach integrates policy analysis with empirical economic assessment.

His recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on international economic relations and policy mechanisms, particularly examining the interplay between multinational corporate activities and national economic outcomes. The research shows methodological diversity spanning qualitative case studies of specific regions and quantitative analysis of economic indicators.

As an educator, Dr. Anguelov teaches graduate-level courses including POL 581: Research Methods for Public Policy, which trains students in evidence-based policy analysis; POL 580: Statistical Analysis, focusing on quantitative policy modeling techniques; and POL 585: Applied Policy Research Seminar, where students develop original policy research projects. His teaching emphasizes practical application of research methodologies to real-world policy questions.