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Thomas Bräuninger is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Mannheim's School of Social Sciences since 2009. His research examines how perceptions, institutions, and political strategies influence voting behavior, party competition, coalition dynamics, and disinformation in domestic/international politics.
- Doctorate in Political Science (2001) from University of Mannheim
- Previous affiliations: University of Mainz, University of Konstanz, Trinity College Dublin, and University of Pittsburgh
- Leadership roles: Dean of Graduate School of Economic and Social Sciences (GESS), Co-Director of Center for Junior Research Fellows at Konstanz, Co-Editor of American Political Science Review, Vice-President of Academy of Sciences and Literature | Mainz
His research focuses on spatial voting models, coalition bargaining, electoral responsiveness, and how electoral systems shape candidate behavior. He teaches courses on game theory, political institutions, comparative politics, and research design.
Recent publications analyze mixed-member proportional systems (2024), contamination effects in electoral models (2023), and voter perception biases in German elections (2022), reflecting his expertise in electoral analysis and political communication strategies.
He leads the Chair of Political Science, Political Economy at the University of Mannheim, with team members including researchers David Avagian, Carlos Gueiros, and Alyssa Taylor. Office hours are available for student consultation at Building B – Room B303.
