Ryan Welch

Ryan Welch serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science and International Studies at The University of Tampa, specializing in human rights and political violence. His research appears in top-tier journals including Conflict Management and Peace Science, International Studies Quarterly, and Journal of Peace Research. For the 2024-2025 academic year, he holds an AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowship.

His academic background includes a Ph.D. (2015) and M.S. (2012) from Florida State University, complemented by a B.S., B.A., and M.S. from the University of Florida (all completed by 2006).

Welch's work critically examines state repression, international human rights frameworks, and conflict dynamics. His scholarship bridges theoretical political science with practical applications in international law and human rights advocacy, emphasizing empirical analysis of political violence mechanisms.

He has received extensive recognition from The University of Tampa, including multiple awards for research innovation, professional development, and undergraduate research mentorship. His AAAS fellowship represents a prestigious national appointment for the 2024-2025 academic cycle.

Active in major professional associations including the American Political Science Association and International Studies Association, Welch teaches core courses like International Human Rights and Dissent and Repression while directing undergraduate research initiatives through the university's Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry.