Victoria Mantzopoulos

Victoria Mantzopoulos is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Detroit Mercy, serving as Executive Director of China Programs and Vice Dean DGTI (China). She joined the University in 1986 and held roles like Associate Dean from 2014–2023. Her expertise spans the Political Economy of China, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, and Public Opinion Polling. She has authored/co-authored books and textbooks including The Political Economy of China's Systemic Transformation and Statistics for the Social Sciences.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Political Science, Wayne State University (1987)
• M.A. in Political Science, Wayne State University (1982)
• B.A. in Political Science, Ball State University (1979)

Her research focuses on China’s systemic transformation, statistical methodologies in social sciences, and women’s political participation. She is affiliated with the Midwest Economic Association and Midwest Political Science Association. No specific grants or awards are listed, though her extensive publications and administrative roles highlight her scholarly and institutional contributions.