Ricardo Javier Gamboa Valenzuela

Ricardo Javier Gamboa Valenzuela is a Full Professor at the University of Chile, affiliated with the Institute of International Studies and the Academic Unit of International Relations and Global Public Policies. With a Doctorate from Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen (2003), a Master's from Pontifical Catholic University of Chile (1997), and a Law Degree from the Supreme Court of Justice (1994), he has taught Political Science, Research Design, and Chilean Political System courses across undergraduate and postgraduate programs since 2004.

• Research Focus: Political Science, Electoral Systems, Interest Groups, Public Policy, and Gender Representation.
• Publications: 23+ peer-reviewed articles in journals like Representation, Journal of Women Politics & Policy, and Revista de Ciencia Política, analyzing Chilean electoral reforms, legislative processes, and gender dynamics.
• Thesis Supervision: Advised 10+ students on topics including Chilean political parties, electoral management bodies, and international trade lobbying.

Key Contributions include co-authoring chapters in the Global Encyclopedia of Public Administration and publishing the book ¿Cómo piensan los chilenos la ciudadanía? (2013). His work spans institutional analysis, electoral behavior, and policy advocacy in Chile and Latin America.