Stephen Larin

Stephen Larin is an Assistant Professor of Political Studies at Queen's University, with affiliations as Coordinator of the Internship in Political Studies and Associate Director of the Centre for the Study of Democracy and Diversity. He holds a PhD and MA from Queen's University and a BA from McGill University. His research focuses on two primary areas: the politics of majority-minority group relations and the politics of artificial intelligence. Notable projects include analyzing civic nationalism's role in migrant integration policies and proposing reforms to South Tyrol's Autonomy Statute to include marginalized groups. He teaches comparative politics and political theory, earning teaching award nominations in 2019 and 2020. His work bridges international relations, sociology, and law, emphasizing relational social science and academic integrity.

Dr. Larin’s research on artificial intelligence explores power dynamics, ethical challenges in public decision-making, and AI's impact on marginalized communities. His teaching and research reflect a commitment to inclusive governance and participatory democracy, evidenced by his involvement in the South Tyrol Autonomy Convention analysis. He has held roles at Eurac Research, the University of Sydney, and Aarhus University, contributing to global academic networks.

• Education:
  • PhD in Political Studies (Queen's University)
  • MA in Political Studies (Queen's University)
  • BA (McGill University)
• Service (2024/2025):
  • Colloquium Committee
  • Departmental Committee
  • Undergraduate Committee
  • POLS University Research Ethics Board (UREB) Committee

His publications address themes such as consociational power-sharing, civic integration policies, and AI ethics, with a focus on South Tyrol’s governance and migrant integration. Teaching awards highlight his pedagogical excellence, and his interdisciplinary approach integrates academic integrity concerns across research areas.