Peter T. Coleman

Peter T. Coleman is a Professor of Psychology and Education at Columbia University, affiliated with Teachers College and The Earth Institute. He directs the Morton Deutsch International Center for Cooperation and Conflict Resolution (MD-ICCCR) and co-directs the Advanced Consortium for Cooperation, Conflict, and Complexity (AC4). His research focuses on conflict dynamics, peacebuilding, and systemic wisdom.

Education:

• Ph.D., Teachers College, Columbia University
• M.Phil., Teachers College, Columbia University
• B.A., University of Iowa

Research Interests: Coleman explores conflict intelligence, adaptive negotiation, cross-cultural adaptability, political polarization, and sustainable peace. His work integrates dynamical systems theory to understand conflict escalation and resolution. Recent studies emphasize machine learning applications in peace measurement, online educational interventions for reducing polarization, and conflict response derailers.

Publications: Over 100 articles and 10 books, including The Way Out: How to Overcome Toxic Polarization (2021) and Making Conflict Work (2014). His articles analyze peace systems, adaptive conflict behaviors, and computational models for sustaining peace.

Affiliations: Member of the UN Mediation Support Unit’s Academic Advisory Council. Leads interdisciplinary teams at MD-ICCCR and AC4 to address global conflicts through systemic approaches.