Sean Farhang

Sean Farhang is a Professor of Law, Political Science, and Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley. His affiliations span multiple disciplines within the university, including the Department of Political Science (College of Letters and Science) and the Goldman School of Public Policy. His research focuses on governance challenges, public policy responses to crises (e.g., pandemic governance), legislative reform, and political institutions. Farhang has contributed to discussions on topics such as California’s 21st-century governance challenges, the governmental response to the Covid-19 pandemic, and the dynamics of partisanship in contemporary politics. He holds a joint appointment that bridges legal, political, and policy-oriented scholarship.

He is actively involved in interdisciplinary initiatives addressing pressing policy issues, including energy future strategies, fiscal management, and adaptive governance frameworks. His work often intersects with real-world policy debates, as evidenced by his participation in forums like the Travers Conference. Farhang can be reached at farhang@berkeley.edu and is located in Office 792.