معرفی
Steven T. Landis is an Assistant Teaching Professor of Political Science at the University of Notre Dame, based in Jenkins and Nanovic Halls. He specializes in International Relations and Research Methods, with interdisciplinary research intersecting environmental security, economic development, and political violence. His active projects investigate climate adaptation, civil war tactics, and spatiotemporal measurement methodologies.
Education includes:
- Ph.D. in International Relations from Pennsylvania State University
- M.A. in Political Science from Pennsylvania State University
- B.A. in Political Science from Eastern Michigan University
Research explores how environmental and economic stressors influence political instability, employing advanced computational methods. Publications in top journals like Foreign Policy Analysis and Political Geography demonstrate expertise in climate-conflict linkages, trade networks, and automated text analysis. His work consistently integrates empirical rigor with policy-relevant insights.
At Notre Dame, Landis mentors undergraduates on academic planning and career development. Previously, he held positions at University of Nevada Las Vegas, Arizona State University (Postdoctoral Scholar/Research Fellow), and the National Center for Atmospheric Research (Visiting Scientist), building extensive cross-institutional research networks.
