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Rodrigo Praino is a Professor of Politics and Public Policy and Director of the Jeff Bleich Centre for Democracy and Disruptive Technologies at Flinders University. His research focuses on electoral decision-making, space policy, and the impact of candidate appearance on voter behavior. He has been recognized with prestigious awards including the Young Tall Poppy Science Award and a Fulbright Scholarship.
- PhD in Political Science
- Co-author of Power, State and Space: Conceptualizing, Measuring and Comparing Space Actors (Springer, 2023)
- Research in Political Behavior, British Journal of Politics and International Relations, and American Politics Research
His recent articles analyze trends in voter turnout, candidate attractiveness in elections, and the implications of Biden’s withdrawal on the 2024 Democratic convention. Scientific awards include:
- South Australian Young Tall Poppy Science Award
- J. William Fulbright Scholarship
- Vice-Chancellor's Innovation in Teaching Award
Praino advises media outlets on Europe, Italy, and American politics, and his work has been funded by the Australian Research Council, SmartSat CRC, and UNICEF.
