Welcome! I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of South Carolina.
My research focuses on state repression and political violence, particularly on how governments maintain political control through institutions such as the police, military, and courts, as well as through coercive tactics like direct violence, nonviolent coercion, and the use of spies and informants. I am particularly interested in how networks of dissent influence repression strategies. To this end, I am developing network analysis methods to enhance my research on repression and political violence.
PhD in Political Science, 2019
Duke University
MS in Political Science, 2009
National Taiwan University, Taiwan
BA in Diplomacy, 2007
National Chengchi University, Taiwan
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