Siniša Malešević

Siniša Malešević is a Full Professor of Comparative Historical Sociology at University College Dublin. He is an elected member of the Royal Irish Academy, Academia Europaea, and an Associated Member of the Academy of Sciences and Arts of Bosnia and Herzegovina. He holds a Senior Fellowship at CNAM, Paris. His research focuses on organized violence, nation-states, nationalism, and sociological theory.

Education and Career: He has held visiting appointments at institutions including LSE, Uppsala University, and the Australian Defence College. His academic journey includes roles at CEU, University of Galway, and others.

Research Interests: His work examines the sociological dynamics of violence, nationalism, and historical institutional structures. Key themes include close-range violence, state formation, and the sociological foundations of war. He bridges classical and contemporary theory in his analyses.

Awards: Notable recognitions include the ASA PWSC Book Awards (2018, 2023), the Robin M. Williams Jr. Award, and academic prizes for his books on nationalism and violence. His work is translated into 15+ languages.

Grants and Leadership: Principal investigator on numerous grants, organizer of 11 international conferences, and a globally sought adviser for research projects in over 15 countries. He serves on 20+ editorial boards.

Public Engagement: Over 200 invited lectures worldwide, media commentary, and active roles in academic networks. Recent activities include a 2025 visiting fellowship at the University of Copenhagen and lectures in Stockholm and LSE.