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Robert Lieberman is the Krieger-Eisenhower Professor of Political Science at Johns Hopkins University (JHU), affiliated with the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on American political development, race and politics, and democracy. He holds a PhD from Harvard University and previously served as JHU’s Provost (2013–2016), overseeing initiatives like the Bloomberg Distinguished Professorships and diversity initiatives. He has authored influential books including Four Threats: The Recurring Crises of American Democracy (2020) and Shifting the Color Line (1998), which won multiple awards. Lieberman has also held roles such as interim dean at Columbia’s School of International and Public Affairs and was a John G. Winant Visiting Professor at Oxford (2021). He co-convenes the American Democracy Collaborative and chairs APSA task forces. His work emphasizes historical and comparative analysis to address democratic challenges and racial inequality.
Education: PhD in Political Science, Harvard University
Research Interests: American political development, race and public policy, democratic resilience, and comparative politics. His recent work examines threats to American democracy, including polarization and institutional decay.
Awards: Multiple book prizes, including the Social Science History Association Presidential Award and APSA’s Best Book Prize. He has been a Russell Sage and American Philosophical Society fellow.
Leadership: Led JHU’s academic affairs, championing cross-disciplinary initiatives and equity practices. His administrative roles reflect his commitment to institutional strengthening and academic innovation.
