Teodor Lucian Moga

Teodor Lucian Moga is a Lecturer in EU foreign affairs at the Centre for European Studies, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi (UAIC), Romania. He has held research and professional positions at the European Commission, British Embassy in Bucharest, and conducted research stays at the EU Institute for Security Studies (Paris), George C. Marshall European Center (Germany), and the Romanian Academy of Sciences.

Educational Background:

• PhD in Economics and International Relations – Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi
• MA in Political Science – University of Manchester, UK (Chevening/Open Society Scholar)
• Post-doctoral Programme – University of St. Gallen, Switzerland (Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship, 2014–2015)

His research centers on EU foreign policy, with emphasis on EU defence and security, EU-Russia relations, the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP), Eastern Partnership (EaP), and Ukraine. He applies theoretical frameworks such as bounded rationality to understand EU decision-making in its neighbourhood.

The sole article available, published in 2017, examines the role of bounded rationality in shaping the ENP, indicating his interest in cognitive and institutional explanations of EU foreign policy. His work bridges political theory, security studies, and EU policy analysis.

Scientific Awards and Distinctions:

• Chevening Scholar
• Open Society Scholar
• Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship (2014–2015)

Dr. Moga has not supervised any students listed in the text and has not been involved in any publicly listed projects or courses. He is the main organizer of the EURINT conference series, a major academic event in Central and Eastern Europe focused on EU foreign policy strategy and neighbourhood relations, highlighting his leadership in academic community building.

No information is available about current grants or funding, but his scholarship history indicates a strong record of competitive support. His affiliations with high-profile institutions reflect significant international recognition and collaborative research engagement.