معرفی
Thomas Soehl is an Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in International Migration at McGill University's Department of Sociology (Faculty of Arts). His research focuses on migrant families' intergenerational processes, political attachments of migrants, and cross-border connections. He employs quantitative methods such as multilevel modeling and Bayesian approaches.
Education:
- PhD in Sociology, University of California Los Angeles (2014)
- MA in Political Science, CUNY Graduate Center
- MPA in Public Administration, Harvard Kennedy School
- Urban Planning degree, University of Kassel
Research Interests:
Explores how migration impacts political/social identities, family dynamics in transnational contexts, and the role of geopolitical trauma in nationalism. His work bridges migration studies, family sociology, and political sociology.
Awards:
- 2013 Reuben Hill Award for Inheriting the Homeland? Intergenerational Transmission of Cross-Border Ties in Migrant Families
Teaching & Engagement:
Teaches courses on migration, social stratification, and quantitative methods. Previously worked as a policy analyst in New York City Council, influencing his applied research focus.
Key Contributions:
- Pioneered methodologies for studying global migrant populations via social media
- Advanced theories on transnational political engagement among refugees
- Analyzed legacy effects of historical trauma on contemporary nationalism
