Phillip Ayoub

Phillip Ayoub is an Assistant Professor of Politics at Drexel University. Previously, he was a Max Weber Postdoctoral Fellow in political and social sciences at the European University Institute. His research bridges international relations and comparative politics, focusing on transnational mobilization of LGBT communities, norm diffusion, and the impact of international visibility on social/legal change. He holds a PhD from Cornell University, with prior degrees from the University of Washington, UNC Chapel Hill, and Cornell.

Education: PhD in Government (Cornell University), M.A. (Cornell University), M.A. (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill), B.A. (University of Washington).

Research emphasizes transnational activism, gender politics, and the intersection of law/social movements. His work has been published in Mobilization, European Political Science Review, and other journals. Awards include Fulbright Schuman and Humboldt Chancellor Fellowships.

Grants/Fellowships: Includes three FLAS Fellowships, Cornell Sage, and Mellon Writing support. Active in COSMOS (Centre on Social Movement Studies) as a member, contributing to projects like the contentious politics of climate change.