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Sean Lee is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at The American University in Cairo (AUC), where he contributes to the academic mission of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. His scholarly work focuses on political dynamics in conflict-affected regions, particularly concerning minority communities in the Middle East.
Education:
- PhD, MA in Political Science – Northwestern University
- MA in Social Science – Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales
- Maîtrise in Comparative Literature – Université de Paris III - La Sorbonne - Nouvelle
- BA in Psychology, Philosophy and French – Mercer University
His research interests lie primarily in Comparative Politics, Ethnic Politics, and Conflict Studies, with regional expertise in the Middle East. He employs rigorous research methods and has conducted extensive fieldwork in Lebanon, Turkey, Tunisia, Germany, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, focusing on how minority communities navigate political instability and violence.
Lee was formerly a Doctoral Fellow at the Orient-Institut Beirut and a research affiliate at the Center for Arab and Middle Eastern Studies at the American University of Beirut, reflecting his deep regional engagement and interdisciplinary approach.
Scientific Affiliations and Recognition:
- Doctoral Fellow – Orient-Institut Beirut
- Research Affiliate – Center for Arab and Middle Eastern Studies, American University of Beirut
He advises students in political science and related fields, though specific advisees are not listed. There is no mention of external grants in the provided text. He is not associated with any named research lab or team in the current description.





