Rogers Brubaker

Rogers Brubaker is a Professor of Sociology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he holds the UCLA Foundation Chair. His research spans social theory, immigration, citizenship, nationalism, ethnicity, race, gender, populism, and digital hyperconnectivity.

Research Interests: Brubaker's work critically engages with prevailing approaches to ethnicity, race, and nationalism, emphasizing innovative analytical frameworks. His recent studies explore the intersections of gender, race, and digital hyperconnectivity in contemporary societies.

Publications: Brubaker's research trends include the resurgence of populism, the re-evaluation of biological and cultural differences, and the societal impact of digital hyperconnectivity. His works often bridge historical comparisons with modern challenges, such as ethnonational conflict and identity legitimacy.

Scientific Awards:

• MacArthur Fellowship (1994-99)
• National Science Foundation Presidential Young Investigator Award (1994-99)
• Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences Fellowship (1995-96)
• Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship (1999-2000)
• Wissenschaftskolleg of Berlin Fellowship (2016-2017)
• Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2009)

Academic Grants: His career has been supported by prestigious fellowships and grants, including those from Harvard University's Society of Fellows and the National Science Foundation.