جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Bocar A Baمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Economics of Crime
• Policing and Criminal Justice
• Media Language Analysis
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Bocar A Ba is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Duke University's Trinity College of Arts & Sciences since 2021, with a visiting research scholar appointment at Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs (2025-2026). Holding a PhD from The University of Chicago (2018), his work bridges economics with political science and criminal justice studies. Education: Ph.D. in Economics, The University of Chicago (2018) Research Focus : Analyzes policing practices, media narratives around police violence, temperature-aggression dynamics, and institutional racism. His work employs advanced econometric methods and large-scale data analysis. Article Trends : Recent publications examine media syntactic patterns obscuring police accountability political ideology distribution in police forces climate impacts on police-civilian violence racial disparities in police recognition systems peer effects on police force use Scientific Recognition : Selected for Princeton's Visiting Research Scholar program in public policy analysis. Grants Received : National Science Foundation (2023-2026): Social Movements and Corporate Opportunities Arnold Ventures (2024-2025): Alternatives to Policing research United States Naval Academy (2022-2023): Policing and Criminal Justice impacts Teaching : Instructs courses on criminal justice economics and advanced topics in economics.

Beth Reingoldمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Politics of Race and Gender
• Intersectionality
• Identity Politics & Representation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Beth Reingold is a Professor of Political Science and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Emory University, where she also serves as Director of Graduate Admissions and Placement. She holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley, and a B.A. in Political Science and History from Rice University. Her research focuses on the intersections of gender, race/ethnicity, and political representation, particularly within U.S. state legislatures. Key areas include legislative behavior, intersectionality, and policy-making processes related to anti-abortion, welfare, and immigration politics. Reingold’s work has been widely recognized, including the 2023 Mac Jewell Enduring Contribution Book Award for her first monograph Representing Women , and the 2021 Richard Fenno, Jr. Prize for her co-authored book Race, Gender, and Political Representation . She collaborates with scholars like Irene Browne on NSF-funded projects examining Black elites and immigration politics. Her current research explores legislative power dynamics and how marginalized groups attain institutional influence. Her scholarly contributions span over three decades, with publications in top journals like Political Research Quarterly and American Journal of Political Science . She has advised numerous projects and serves as a leading voice in intersectional political theory and legislative studies.

Hannah M. Alarianمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Comparative Politics
• Citizenship Studies
• Immigrant Incorporation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hannah M. Alarian is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Florida. Her research focuses on comparative politics, citizenship, and immigration, particularly in Western and Central Europe. She examines topics such as immigrant incorporation, far-right politics, and the impact of immigration attitudes on electoral behavior. Her work has been published in top journals like the American Political Science Review and Journal of Politics . Alarian's research highlights how policies like non-citizen voting rights influence citizenship acquisition and democratic engagement. She has also explored the effects of right-wing populism on public opinion and democratic satisfaction, notably through studies on Germany's AfD party. Her interdisciplinary approach includes field experiments in the Global South, emphasizing ethical research practices. Her awards include the 2025 Best Paper Award from the APSA European Politics and Society Section. Alarian’s work bridges theoretical insights with empirical analysis, offering critical perspectives on contemporary political challenges.

Valentino Larcineseمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Economy
• Democratization
• Information
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Valentino Larcinese is a full Professor of Public Policy at the Department of Government, London School of Economics (LSE). He holds a PhD in Economics from LSE and a Laurea from Bocconi University, with additional degrees from York and Milan. His research focuses on political economy, democratization, media influence, and redistribution policies. He has held visiting roles at MIT, Sciences Po, and other institutions. Education: PhD in Economics, LSE Doctorate in Economics, Milan MSc in Economics, University of York Laurea in Economic and Social Disciplines, Bocconi University Research Interests: Larcinese explores how political institutions, media, and information shape policy outcomes. Key areas include electoral systems, media bias, and the impact of economic inequality on political processes. His work bridges theoretical models with empirical analysis, often using historical or contemporary case studies like Italy and South Africa. Key Contributions: Notable studies include analyses of the MPs’ expenses scandal in the UK, the role of media in voter behavior, and federal budget allocations in the US. His work on suffrage expansion in Italy provides foundational insights into democratization processes. Awards & Grants: No specific awards listed, but his extensive publications reflect recognition in political science and economics fields. Research has been supported by institutions like STICERD (LSE’s research center). Labs/Teams: Associated with LSE’s Department of Government and STICERD, contributing to interdisciplinary projects on political economy.

• Political Parties
• Public Policy
• American Politics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Zachary Albert is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Politics at Brandeis University. His research focuses on American political institutions, campaigns, and policy networks, with expertise in partisan polarization and campaign finance. He holds organizational affiliations with Brandeis University and maintains active research output through peer-reviewed publications and books. Education: Ph.D. in Political Science, University of Massachusetts Amherst B.A. in Politics, Fairfield University Research Focus: Professor Albert investigates how political parties, think tanks, and campaign finance mechanisms shape policymaking in polarized environments. His work analyzes small donor impacts, primary election dynamics, and the evolving role of research organizations as partisan advocates. Current projects include studies on nonpartisan primaries, voter decision-making, and the institutionalization of policy networks. Publications: Albert's recent articles (2022-2025) demonstrate concentrated expertise in American elections and party politics. Key themes include campaign finance reform, voter behavior in primaries, think tank influence on legislation, and the effects of polarization on democratic institutions. His forthcoming books analyze partisan policy networks and small donor myths in US politics.

Jonathan Krasnoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• American Politics
• Public Opinion
• Campaigns and Campaign Finance
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Jonathan Krasno is a Professor of Political Science at Binghamton University. His research focuses on public opinion, congressional elections, campaigns, and campaign finance reform. He has authored influential works like Challengers, Competition, and Reelection (1994) and Buying Time (2000). Krasno actively engages in legal debates on campaign finance, serving as an expert witness in federal trials across multiple states. He holds a PhD and MA from the University of California, Berkeley, and a BA from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His research interests include American politics, with a focus on electoral systems, gerrymandering detection, and the effects of corporate political spending. Notable contributions include analyzing gerrymandering in Wisconsin and Florida, as well as experimental studies on consumer reactions to corporate donations. He received the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching (2010–2011). Krasno's work bridges academia and public policy, addressing issues like judicial recusal in campaign finance cases and the impact of lawn signs on voting behavior. His studies often employ field experiments to measure real-world political dynamics.

Jonathan Sassiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• American Religious History
• Early American Republic
• Antislavery and Race
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jonathan Sassi is a Professor of History and Executive Officer of the History Department at The Graduate Center, CUNY. He is affiliated with the College of Staten Island and the CUNY Graduate Center. His research focuses on the Early American republic, American religious history, and antislavery movements. He holds a Ph.D. from UCLA. Key research themes include the interplay of religion and race in the founding era, transatlantic abolitionism, and the role of Quaker networks. His work explores how religious institutions shaped early American political and social landscapes. Selected publications span topics like Anthony Benezet’s abolitionist strategies, Revolutionary-Era sermons, and the religious dynamics of New England clergy. His 2001 article on political parties and public Christianity earned the 2002 Ralph D. Gray Prize. No grants or advising details are listed. His work contributes to understanding the religious foundations of early U.S. identity and the moral dimensions of antislavery movements.

Anders Widfeldtمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Right-Wing Radicalism
• Populism
• Political Parties
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Anders Widfeldt is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Political Science at the University of Aberdeen's School of Social Science. Previously affiliated with Göteborg University, Sweden, he holds a Fil Kand (Candidate of Philosophy) and Fil doktor (Doctor of Philosophy), completing his doctoral work on party membership in Sweden in 1997. His research focuses on right-wing radicalism, populism, Nordic politics, and political parties. He has published extensively on topics including the Sweden Democrats, far-right movements in Scandinavia, and electoral politics. Teaching responsibilities include Comparative Politics, Nordic Politics, and Research Methods. He has served as Examinations Officer for Politics and International Relations and was Director of Teaching and Learning for the School of Social Science (2013–2019). Widfeldt has supervised PhD projects on political parties in Nigeria, local parties in Norway, and party organizations in Scotland. His publications span peer-reviewed articles, books, and commissioned reports, including The Sweden Democrats in Transition (2024) and contributions to The Routledge Handbook of Far-Right Extremism in Europe (2023). His work analyzes political developments in Sweden, the growth of radical right movements, and the electoral strategies of populist parties across Europe.

Boris Shorمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Political Science
• State Legislatures
• Political Polarization
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Boris Shor is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the Hobby School of Public Affairs, University of Houston, where he conducts research on state legislatures, political polarization, representation, and health policy. He is associated with multiple interdisciplinary initiatives and contributes to major data infrastructure in political science. Education: Ph.D. and M.A. in Political Science, Columbia University B.A., Princeton University Shor specializes in American politics with a focus on legislative behavior, ideological measurement, and health policy. His work combines quantitative methods, roll call analysis, and survey data to understand polarization and representation across U.S. states. He has developed one of the most comprehensive datasets on state legislative ideology, influencing both academic research and policy analysis. His recent publications span top journals such as American Political Science Review , American Journal of Political Science , and Political Analysis , with a thematic focus on state-level political dynamics, methodological innovation, and health policy politics. The research consistently explores how partisanship, ideology, and institutional structures shape policy outcomes. Scientific Awards and Honors: Robert Wood Johnson Scholar in Health Policy, UC Berkeley Fellow, Center for the Study of Democratic Politics, Princeton University Shor has secured major external funding from the National Science Foundation and the Russell Sage Foundation . He has advised undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students throughout his career. His ongoing book project examines the politics of health policy in the American states, building on his interdisciplinary background in political science and public health. He is affiliated with research centers focused on democratic governance and public policy, contributing to collaborative academic networks across institutions.

Stephen Jesseeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• American Politics
• Statistical Methodology
• Ideology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Stephen Jessee is a Professor in the Department of Government at the University of Texas at Austin, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts. He earned his Ph.D. from Stanford University and holds undergraduate degrees from UT Austin. Education: Ph.D. (Stanford), B.A./B.S. (UT Austin) Research Focus: American politics, statistical methodology, ideology measurement, and judicial-political behavior Key Topics: Congressional voting patterns, Supreme Court dynamics, public opinion, causal inference His recent publications emphasize causal inference methods, public opinion analysis, and quantitative political methodology. Collaborative work spans topics like abortion policy impacts, educational effects on partisanship, and ideological alignment between citizens and elites. Stephen Jessee teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in statistical methodology, causal inference, and American politics. Contact: Office (BAT 4.128), Phone (512-232-7282), Email (sjessee@mail.utexas.edu).

Tim Vlandasمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Comparative Political Economy
• Social Policy
• Political Economy of Ageing
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Tim Vlandas is Professor of Comparative Political Economy and Social Policy in the Department of Social Policy and Intervention at the University of Oxford. He is also a Fellow of St Antony's College and an associate member of Nuffield College. Professor Vlandas has held visiting positions at Harvard University, the London School of Economics and Political Science, Sciences Po Paris, and the University of Konstanz. Professor Vlandas's research focuses on comparative political economy with particular emphasis on the political determinants and consequences of social and economic policies in advanced capitalist democracies. His key research areas include the political economy of ageing, universal basic income, labor market policies, far-right party support, political economy of economic policy and outcomes, sovereign wealth funds, and trade union institutions and inequality of work and income. His work employs a comparative political economy approach to explore how political and economic factors interact to shape social policies and their outcomes across different democratic contexts. Professor Vlandas has been awarded prizes by the American Political Science Association, the European Network for Social Policy Analysis, and the London School of Economics. He has also been nominated for the SAGE prize for Innovation and Excellence. His research has been funded by the British Academy, including a mid-career fellowship for his book on the political economy of ageing under contract with Oxford University Press. Prize from American Political Science Association Prize from European Network for Social Policy Analysis Prize from London School of Economics Nominated for SAGE prize for Innovation and Excellence Professor Vlandas supervises several doctoral students including Enrico Benassi, Yaxin Guo, Solhee Han, Adrienne McManus, and Steffen Redeker. His research has been cited over 1,800 times by prominent international organizations including the OECD, ILO, UN, World Bank, European Commission, European Parliament, and UK House of Commons, as well as major media outlets such as the New York Times, The Economist, The Guardian, and Financial Times.

Rune Slothuusمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Public Opinion Formation
• Political Psychology
• Political Communication
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Rune Slothuus is a Professor at the Department of Political Science , Aarhus University , Denmark. His research explores how citizens understand politics and form policy preferences, with a focus on the role of political parties as opinion leaders. His work investigates public opinion formation , political communication , and partisan influence , particularly in complex policy areas like climate change, immigration, and inequality. Methodologically, he specializes in experimental designs and survey research . He teaches courses on democratic systems and research design, including the seminar Can We Leave Democracy to the Voters? Public Opinion Formation and Citizens’ Democratic Competence . His research has received multiple awards and is published in top journals such as American Political Science Review , American Journal of Political Science , and Journal of Politics . Scientific Awards Multiple unspecified awards Advising and Grants ERC Consolidator Grant (current project) Supervises Master’s theses and PhD projects

Daniel Berkowitzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Comparative Institutions
• Development Economics
• Applied Microeconomics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Roles and Affiliations: Daniel Berkowitz is a Professor of Economics at the University of Pittsburgh. He holds a secondary appointment at the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs. His research focuses on comparative institutions, development economics, and applied microeconomics, with a strong emphasis on legal frameworks and economic reforms in transitioning economies, particularly China and post-Soviet states. Recent Activities: Visiting Researcher, Bank of Finland Institute for Emerging Economies (2024) Visiting Professor, Heinz School of Carnegie Mellon University (2022) Executive Secretary of the Association for Comparative Economic Studies (2019-2021) Former Co-Managing Editor of the Journal of Comparative Economics (2007-2016) Research Interests: Berkowitz’s work explores how legal institutions, political dynamics, and historical contexts shape economic outcomes. Key themes include: The impact of legal transplants on trade and development State-owned enterprises and reforms in China Environmental and energy economics, including fracking’s economic implications Bureaucratic capacity and policy effectiveness His interdisciplinary approach merges law, economics, and policy analysis. Publications Overview: His recent work addresses topics like household financial strategies in fracking regions, bureaucratic influences on income distribution, and corporate governance in China. Earlier research examined Russia’s market reforms and the long-term effects of legal systems on trade. Grants and Labs: Active in cross-institutional collaborations, including visiting roles at Tsinghua University and the National Bureau of Economic Research. No specific lab affiliations were mentioned, but his work often involves empirical field studies and institutional analysis.

• Political Science
• Electoral Systems
• Party Politics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Emanuel Coman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Trinity College Dublin. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2012) and previously served as a Lecturer at the University of Oxford (2014-2016) and a Postdoctoral Prize Fellow at Nuffield College, Oxford (2012-2014). His research focuses on electoral systems, party politics, and legislative behavior, with a particular emphasis on European democracies and Central/Eastern Europe. Key research interests include the impact of electoral reforms on political representation, the role of local leaders in resource distribution, and the effects of university education on political attitudes. Coman has also explored gender dynamics in voter turnout and the relationship between ideology and fiscal policies in post-communist states. His work has been published in prestigious journals such as European Union Politics , Journal of Politics , and Electoral Studies . Notable contributions include analyses of Euroskepticism in Italy, the sociopolitical impact of higher education, and the implications of Romania’s 2008 electoral reforms. Awards: Postdoctoral Prize Fellowship (Nuffield College, 2012), Kenan Presidential Fellowship (UNC, 2006-2012), and an ASSBF Grant (2018). Grants: Funded research on local elections across national contexts, reflecting his focus on comparative politics and institutional design. Coman’s interdisciplinary approach bridges political science with sociology, addressing themes such as health behaviors among adolescents and the intersection of education with cultural liberalism.

Marisa A. Abrajanoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• American Politics
• Racial and Ethnic Politics
• Political Participation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marisa A. Abrajano is a Professor of Political Science at the University of California, San Diego (UC San Diego), and has served as Provost of Earl Warren College since 2021. She holds a Ph.D. (2005), M.A. (2002), and B.A. (1999) in Political Science from New York University and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), respectively. Her research focuses on racial and ethnic inequalities in the U.S. political system, particularly addressing political participation , voting behavior , campaign strategies , and the role of mass media in shaping political engagement. She has authored five books, including White Backlash: Immigration, Race, and American Politics (2015) and Campaigning to the New American Electorate: Television Advertising to Latinos (2010), which won the APSA Latino Caucus Best Book Award. Her work also explores Latino political behavior, immigration policy impacts, and misinformation in marginalized communities. Awards : Ralphe Bunche Award (2015), Diversity Equity and Inclusion Teaching Award (2013-14), Latino Caucus Best Book Award (2012). Grants : Led or co-led projects on voter mobilization, immigration media coverage, and racial discrimination in voting, totaling over $500,000 in funding. Abrajano is actively involved in academic service, serving as a Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution (2014-2015), editorial board member for Journal of Politics and Journal of Public Policy , and committee chair for the APSA Status of Latinas/os in the Profession (2014-2015). She co-directs the Dimensions of Culture Program at Marshall College and is affiliated with the Urban Studies Department and Center for Iberian and Latin American Studies at UC San Diego.