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Phil Chen is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Denver, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. His work centers on how race, ethnicity, gender, and other social identities shape public opinion and political behavior in the United States.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Political Science, University of Minnesota (2015)
- B.A. in Political Science, Macalester College (2006, summa cum laude)
Research Interests: Chen’s research spans political behavior, public opinion, and political communication with a focus on how racial, gender, and partisan identities interact with personality traits and media cues to influence voter reactions. He is particularly interested in misinformation, conspiracy theories, and the psychological underpinnings of political trust and legitimacy.
Publications Trend: His recent work (2020–2025) explores raced-gendered electability, gender stereotyping in politics, public trust in the federal judiciary, and the role of personality in pandemic compliance. These studies consistently integrate experimental and survey methodologies to dissect the psychological mechanisms behind political judgments.
Scientific Awards & Fellowships: While no specific awards are listed in the text, Chen’s work has appeared in top-tier journals such as Political Behavior, Politics & Gender, American Politics Research, and Political Research Quarterly, and he has a monograph under contract with Cambridge Elements in Political Psychology.
Teaching & Advising: Chen teaches courses on race and ethnicity, political psychology, public opinion, misinformation, campaigns and elections, and polarization. His classes emphasize practical skills including campaign material design, fact-checking, and experimental design. No specific student names are provided in the text.
Professional Affiliations:
- American Political Science Association
- Midwest Political Science Association
