Richard Weisskoff

Richard Weisskoff serves as Professor and Chairman of the International Studies Department within the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Miami, where he provides academic leadership and administrative oversight for the department's programs.

His scholarly work centers on International Studies with specialization in international relations, political economy, Latin American studies, globalization processes, development studies, and comparative political systems. This research portfolio reflects the department's focus on global interconnectedness and regional political dynamics.

As department chairman, Professor Weisskoff directs curriculum development, faculty recruitment, and strategic planning for undergraduate and graduate programs in international affairs, fostering interdisciplinary approaches to global challenges.