جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Emily U. Schillingمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• American Politics
• Research Methodology
• Legislative Studies
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Emily U. Schilling is a Teaching Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Tennessee . Her research focuses on American Politics and Research Methodology , with a particular emphasis on legislative dynamics, gendered polarization, and statistical modeling. Education: Ph.D., University of Iowa, 2015 Her recent publications explore themes such as legislative collaboration in the Texas State House, cosponsorship practices in state legislatures, and the impact of gender on political polarization and policy outcomes. She also contributes to methodological advancements, including duration analysis and handling missing data in spatial regression. While no specific scientific awards are listed, her work has been featured in academic forums and publications, reflecting her engagement with contemporary political issues and her commitment to advancing research in legislative studies and methodology.

Clare Brockمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• American Politics
• Public Policy
• Agricultural Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Clare Brock serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Colorado State University. Her academic focus centers on American politics and public policy, with specialized expertise in agricultural policy, lobbying dynamics, and the impact of partisan polarization on governance. Education: PhD, University of Texas at Austin (2017) Research Profile: Brock's scholarship critically examines how polarization reshapes lobbying behavior and legislative outcomes, particularly in agricultural and food policy domains. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks like punctuated equilibrium theory with contemporary political challenges, including social media's role in public policy communication during crises such as the pandemic-era National School Lunch Program adjustments. Key methodologies include elite framing analysis, interest group behavior studies, and policy process evaluation. Publication Trends: Recent outputs (2020-2023) reveal concentrated exploration of agricultural lobbying in polarized environments, punctuated equilibrium applications, and interdisciplinary approaches to food policy. Her Oxford University Press book Farmed Out establishes foundational insights into sector-specific lobbying adaptations, while collaborative works extend into graduate education pedagogy and racial dimensions of food politics. This trajectory demonstrates increasing methodological diversity and policy relevance across political science subfields. Scientific Awards: No awards or fellowships documented in available sources Advising and Grants: Current graduate student advisees and active grant funding details are not specified in publicly available materials. Her publication record suggests engagement with policy-relevant research networks and interdisciplinary collaborations, though specific project funding remains unreported.

Matthew Plattمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Black Politics
• Congressional Policy
• Agenda Setting
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Matthew Platt is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Morehouse College , specializing in the policy consequences of Black political strategies. He holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of Rochester (2008), preceded by an MA (2006) and BA (2003) from the same institution and Morehouse respectively. Focuses on Black agenda setting and congressional dynamics Teaches American politics , Congressional studies , and research methods His research examines: Racial representation in Congress through bill sponsorship analysis Policy impacts of the Voting Rights Act Biomedical science influence on HIV/AIDS legislation Curricular reforms at HBCUs Key article trends: Documents systemic neglect of Black issues despite demographic representation Traces evolution of Black political strategies from civil rights to modern activism Highlights science-policy disconnect in HIV/AIDS legislation His work has appeared in Political Research Quarterly , Phylon , and National Review of Black Politics . Media outlets like New York Times and Atlanta Journal-Constitution have featured his analysis on Kamala Harris, HBCU voters, and generational divides in Black politics.

Jamie L. Carsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• American Politics
• Political Institutions
• Congressional Politics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jamie L. Carson is the UGA Athletic Association Professor of Public and International Affairs II in the Department of Political Science at the University of Georgia's School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA). He holds a Ph.D. from Michigan State University (2003) and focuses on American politics, congressional politics, elections, and separation of powers. His work emphasizes historical and institutional analyses of legislative behavior and electoral dynamics. He organized the 11th Annual Congress and History Conference at UGA in 2012, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue on Congress's evolution. His research spans topics like electoral reform, partisan strategy, and legislative agenda-setting, often employing historical and quantitative methods. Dr. Carson teaches advanced courses such as POLS 4605H (Honors) and POLS 4605, reflecting his commitment to undergraduate education. His affiliations include the Department of Political Science and the School of Public and International Affairs, with administrative support from the UGA Department of Political Science. Contact details include his office at Baldwin Hall and email carson@uga.edu. No academic awards are explicitly listed in the provided texts, though his prolific publication record underscores his scholarly contributions.

David A. Batemanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Political Science
• American Political Development
• Racism and Policy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

David A. Bateman is an Associate Professor at Cornell University's Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy and the Government Department. His research focuses on racism, democratic institutions, and their interplay with policy-making, particularly Black political organizing's impact on U.S. policy and state-building. He holds degrees from Concordia University (BA), and the University of Pennsylvania (MA, PhD). His work includes co-authored books like Southern Nation: Congress and White Supremacy after Reconstruction and Disenfranchising Democracy: Constructing the Electorate in the United States, the United Kingdom, and France , examining electoral systems and white supremacy's legislative impacts. His articles explore topics such as democratic norms, historical causal inference, and racial politics in legislative processes. Research interests span American political development, constitutional studies, and historical political economy. His publications analyze how racial dynamics shaped democratic institutions and policies, often comparing transnational electoral frameworks. While no specific grants or labs are noted, his work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to understanding exclusionary and inclusive democratic practices.

Matthew Hennigarمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Canadian Politics
• Comparative Politics
• Law and Courts
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Matthew Hennigar is an Associate Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Political Science at Brock University, Faculty of Social Sciences. He holds a PhD from McGill University, an MA from the University of Calgary, and a BA Honours from Acadia University. His academic work bridges law, politics, and public policy, with a strong focus on Canadian and comparative political institutions. His research centers on the legal and institutional dimensions of politics, particularly the judiciary’s role in shaping public policy. Key areas include constitutional politics, rights litigation under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms , criminal justice policy (including medical assistance in dying, gun control, and youth justice), and the behavior of Attorneys General in litigation. He is also a founding member of Brock’s Forensic Psychology and Criminal Justice program, reflecting his interdisciplinary engagement. Hennigar’s recent publications analyze judicial-executive dynamics, policy change theories, and the impact of court decisions on legislation. His work frequently appears in leading journals such as the Canadian Journal of Political Science and Osgoode Hall Law Journal , and he has co-authored influential books on Canadian courts and policy change. His research demonstrates a sustained commitment to understanding how legal institutions interact with democratic governance. Nominated for 2014 John McMenemy Prize for best article in Canadian Journal of Political Science Hennigar advises graduate students and contributes to academic leadership as department chair. While specific grant details are not listed, his extensive publication record suggests active research funding. He does not appear to be affiliated with a named lab or research center, but his collaborative projects indicate strong team-based scholarship across political science and legal studies.

Scot Schraufnagelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Elections
• U.S. Congress
• Political Parties
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Scot Schraufnagel is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at Northern Illinois University. His research and teaching focus on elections, U.S. Congress, political parties, and state government, with an emphasis on promoting civil, representative, and effective governance in the United States. He holds a Ph.D. from Florida State University and served as former chair of his department. Education: Ph.D., Florida State University His scholarly work explores institutional effectiveness, policymaking, and policy innovation. Publications analyze factors influencing legislative productivity, electoral systems, and the intersection of voting rights with public health. Recent articles examine voting restrictions, institutional arrangements for elections, and comparative environmental policies. Scientific Recognition: Research on voting ranked No. 80 in scholarly attention and discussion in 2020. He has collaborated with students on studies of local council effectiveness and electoral dynamics in Indonesia, demonstrating a commitment to mentoring emerging scholars.

Marc S. Jacobمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Comparative Politics
• Political Behavior
• Political Economy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Marc S. Jacob is an Assistant Professor of Democracy and Global Affairs at the Keough School of Global Affairs, University of Notre Dame, based in the Hesburgh Center for International Studies (Office O236). Previously, he was a postdoctoral scholar at Stanford University's Polarization Research Lab. Education: Ph.D. in Political Science, ETH Zurich, Switzerland Undergraduate and graduate degrees from Leipzig University, Germany; Freie Universität Berlin, Germany; and the University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom Jacob's research centers on political behavior, public opinion, and institutional change, with emphasis on democratization and democratic backsliding. He investigates how citizens perceive electoral integrity and respond to authoritarian challenges across European democracies, Turkey, and Brazil, focusing on partisan gaps in democratic understanding and citizen responses to institutional erosion. His 2021-2025 publications reveal consistent focus on democratic backsliding mechanisms, including electoral authoritarianism in Turkey, anti-pluralist party impacts in Brazil, and institutional erosion in European contexts. Key trends include citizen sanctioning of elite attacks, divergent democratic perceptions driving political choice, and subnational analyses of party finance and polarization. No scientific awards were mentioned in source materials. Information regarding student advising, research grants, or current laboratory affiliations was not provided beyond his past association with Stanford's Polarization Research Lab.

Jonathan Oberlanderمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Health Care Politics
• Health Policy
• Medicare
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jonathan Oberlander is Professor of Social Medicine in the UNC School of Medicine and Professor of Health Policy & Management in the Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with an adjunct appointment in Political Science. He earned a PhD (1995), MPhil (1993), and MA (1990) in Political Science from Yale University and a BA (1989) in Political Science from UNC Chapel Hill. His research centers on U.S. health care politics, specializing in Medicare, the Affordable Care Act, and health policy polarization. Author of The Political Life of Medicare and co-editor of the Social Medicine Reader series, he translates complex policy for medical professionals and public audiences through frequent media commentary in outlets like the New York Times and NPR. Recent publications (2021-2025) reveal consistent focus on political barriers to health reform, Medicare sustainability, and polarization's impact on policy. Key themes include Medicaid unraveling, prescription drug pricing, and the tension between universal coverage aspirations and political realities in the Biden era. Dr. Oberlander teaches health policy to medical students and public health undergraduates/Master's/PhD candidates, emphasizing real-world policy translation for diverse audiences including community groups and healthcare professionals.

Chris Ballingerمشاهده پروفایل

مربی ارشد

• British Politics
• Parliamentary Studies
• Constitutional Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Chris Ballinger is Senior Tutor and Official Fellow at Exeter College, University of Oxford. He holds a DPhil in Politics from Oxford, following an MSc and undergraduate PPE degree at Queen’s College, all funded by the ESRC. His research focuses on British parliamentary systems, constitutional reform, and Australian political dynamics. Notably, he authored The House of Lords 1911–2011: A Century of Non-Reform (2012), analyzing institutional stagnation. He previously lectured at multiple Oxford colleges and advised parliamentary committees on constitutional reforms. As Senior Tutor, he oversees academic strategy, admissions, and postgraduate support, collaborating across Oxford and with regional outreach programs in Devon, Cornwall, and Somerset. His academic work bridges legal-political history with contemporary governance challenges, as seen in analyses of the Parliament Acts (1911/1949) and digital electoral systems. He maintains a strong focus on accessibility in higher education, working to dismantle barriers for underrepresented applicants. His interdisciplinary approach spans constitutional law, electoral psychology, and institutional evolution. Professional service includes secondments to the UK Parliament’s House of Lords Select Committee on Constitutional Reform (2004) and advising the House of Commons Standards Committee (2014–15). His work on compulsory voting and internet’s role in elections demonstrates his engagement with both historical and modern political challenges.

Sarah A. Binderمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Congress
• Legislative politics
• American political economy
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Sarah A. Binder is a Professor of Political Science, focusing on legislative institutions, their development, and their impact on policy outcomes. She contributes to the Washington Post's Monkey Cage blog and teaches courses such as Legislative Politics and American Political Process. Education: Ph.D. in Political Science, University of Minnesota (1995) B.A., Yale University (1986) Her research interests include Congress, legislative politics, American political economy, and political parties, with recent work examining the intersection of politics and economics in governing the Federal Reserve. She has authored or co-authored multiple books, including The Myth of Independence: How Congress Governs the Federal Reserve (2017) and Stalemate: Causes and Consequences of Legislative Gridlock (2003). Her work appears in top journals like the American Political Science Review and Journal of Politics. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. She advises no listed students, and no labs or teams are described.

Alexander V. Hirschمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Institutions
• American Politics
• Congress
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Alexander V. Hirsch is a Professor of Political Science at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), affiliated with the Division of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS). He holds a B.A. from Yale University (2003) and a Ph.D. from Stanford University (2010). Prior to Caltech, he was an Assistant Professor at Princeton University (2011–2014). His research focuses on political institutions, American politics, formal theory, and quantitative methods. He co-founded the Applied Political Theory Lab (APTL) at Caltech in 2018, which emphasizes theory-driven research in political science, including mathematical models of electoral politics, legislative organization, and bureaucratic relations. Hirsch’s key research interests include policy-making processes, legislative dynamics, and the role of lobbyists in gatekeeping. He has been recognized with the Social Science Fellowship (2012–2013) from the Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton. His work has been published in top journals such as the American Political Science Review, American Journal of Political Science, and Journal of Politics. Education: B.A., Yale University, 2003 Ph.D., Stanford University, 2010 Teaching: Introduction to Political Science (PS12) Political Theory (SS202a) Formal Theories in Political Science (PS132) Lab Affiliations: Co-organizer, Caltech Applied Political Theory Lab Member, Southern California Political Institutions and Political Economy working group His research explores themes such as policy sabotage, voter attention in elections, and the impact of polarization on campaign spending. Recent work includes analyzing judicial hierarchies, legislative gridlock, and the strategic role of lobbyists in policy development. Hirsch’s theoretical models often integrate empirical evidence, offering insights into institutional design and political behavior.

Michael D. Gilbertمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Election Law
• Legislation
• Law and Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michael D. Gilbert is a Professor at the University of Virginia School of Law, serving as Vice Dean (2021-2025) and Director of the Center for Public Law and Political Economy. His research examines election law, legislation, law and economics, misinformation, corruption, and prosocial behavior in legal systems. Gilbert holds a J.D. and Ph.D. from UC Berkeley, where he received National Science Foundation grants and Olin Fellowships. His interdisciplinary work bridges constitutional design, behavioral economics, and democratic theory. Recent publications explore institutional gridlock, election administration resilience, empathy in legal compliance, and market-based misinformation solutions. Gilbert's scholarship demonstrates consistent focus on optimizing legal frameworks for democratic accountability and ethical governance. Awards include UVA’s All-University Teaching Award and Student Council Distinguished Teaching Award for pedagogical excellence. He leads the Corruption Lab for Ethics, Accountability, and the Rule of Law within UVA's Democracy Initiative and co-founded the international research network Convergencia.

Craig Voldenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Legislative Politics
• American Federalism
• Policy Diffusion
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Craig Volden is a Professor of Public Policy and Politics at the University of Virginia, with dual appointments in the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy and the Department of Politics. He is the Director of the Center for Effective Lawmaking and Co-director of the Center for Effective Lawmaking (thelawmakers.org), where he leads research on legislative performance and policy innovation. His research centers on legislative politics and the interactions among political institutions, particularly within the framework of American federalism. He investigates why certain policies spread across states and localities while others do not, and how individual members of Congress can overcome legislative gridlock. His work combines rigorous quantitative analysis with institutional theory to assess political effectiveness. The trends in his scholarly output emphasize legislative behavior, institutional effectiveness, and intergovernmental policy diffusion. His publications appear in leading journals such as American Political Science Review , American Journal of Political Science , and Journal of Politics , reflecting a strong focus on American politics and public policy analysis. Scientific Awards: Fenno Prize (2015) Gladys M. Kammerer Award (2015) As an advisor and research leader, Craig Volden co-directs major research initiatives that evaluate lawmaking effectiveness across Congress. While specific grant details and advisees are not listed, his leadership in large-scale academic projects indicates substantial funding and mentorship activities. He is actively involved in the Center for Effective Lawmaking (thelawmakers.org), a collaborative research hub dedicated to measuring and improving legislative effectiveness through data-driven analysis and public dissemination of lawmaker performance metrics.

Neilan Chaturvediمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• American Politics
• U.S. Senate
• Elections
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Neilan Chaturvedi is an Associate Professor of Political Science at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. His research focuses on American politics with emphasis on the U.S. Senate, elections, voting rights, and race and ethnic politics. B.A., Political Science, University of California, Riverside M.A. and Ph.D., Political Science, University of California, Irvine His scholarly work examines legislative strategy, electoral dynamics, and the role of moderates in a polarized Congress. He challenges conventional wisdom about the power of Senate centrists, arguing that their electoral precariousness limits legislative influence despite partisan gridlock. Key trends in his publications include analysis of Senate polarization, campaign finance after Citizens United, voter mobilization techniques, and historical legislative strategies. His 2021 book Life in the Middle synthesizes these themes through interviews with retired senators and Congressional Record data. Seattle University Research Assistant Grant (2013-2014, $2,000) Dirksen Center Congressional Research Award (2013-2014, $3,500) University of California, Irvine Associate Dean’s Fellowship (Spring 2012, Spring 2013) Center for the Study of Democracy Peltason Fellow (2011-2013) Chaturvedi’s media contributions appear in the Washington Post , The Hill , and Vox , where he analyzes contemporary political issues like voter registration changes, Senate majority implications, and electoral strategy. While no formal student advising is documented in the provided materials, his academic collaborations demonstrate engagement with co-authors like C. Hayes, C. Haynes, and P.A. Miller.