Torun Dewan

Professor Torun Dewan is a Professor of Political Science and Deputy Head of Department for Research in the Department of Government at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Her expertise lies in Political Economy, Political Parties, and Coalitions. She holds a position in CBG 4.22 and can be contacted at t.dewan@lse.ac.uk. Her work spans historical and contemporary political analysis, including studies on Victorian voting patterns, electoral competition dynamics, and ministerial tenure in the UK.

Key research interests include the origins of party orientation, class alignment, and coalition formation. Her research also explores topics such as refugee protection policies and implicit burden-sharing mechanisms. She has contributed to edited volumes on rational choice theory and political behavior.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. Her advising record is not detailed here. She is affiliated with the LSE's Department of Government, contributing to both research and administrative leadership roles.