Yuki Atsusaka

Yuki Atsusaka is an Assistant Professor at the Hobby School of Public Affairs, University of Houston, where he focuses on American politics, electoral systems, and political methodology. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science and an M.A. in Statistics from Rice University, as well as an M.A. in American Studies from Doshisha University and a B.A. in International Relations from Ritsumeikan University.

• Ph.D., Political Science, Rice University, 2022
• M.A., Statistics, Rice University, 2022
• M.A., Political Science, Rice University, 2018
• M.A., American Studies, Doshisha University, 2015
• B.A., International Relations, Ritsumeikan University, 2013

His research lies at the intersection of electoral systems, race and ethnic politics, and quantitative methods. He develops statistical and computational tools to study how electoral designs affect minority representation. His work integrates formal theory, causal inference, and applied data analysis, with a focus on redistricting, ranked-choice voting, and survey methodology.

His recent publications in the American Political Science Review and Political Analysis reflect a strong trend in methodological innovation applied to democratic representation. He has developed tools for analyzing ranking data, correcting survey response bias, and modeling minority representation logically and quantitatively.

Scientific Awards:

• John W. Gardner Award for Best Dissertation in Social Sciences, Rice University (2022)

He has advised graduate students and taught advanced quantitative methods courses. His research has been supported by grants from New America, the Fulbright Program, and internal university fellowships. He actively contributes to the academic community through peer review, conference organization, and invited talks at institutions like Harvard and Waseda University.

He is the developer of several software tools including neodowns, rankingQ, cWise, and logical, aimed at improving computational and survey methods in political science. He has presented at major conferences including APSA, PolMeth, and MPSA.