JOSIP GLAURDIC 

Dr. Josip Glaurdić is a Head of Institute of Political Science at the University of Luxembourg. He joined the university in April 2017, bringing with him a rich background in political science and a focus on interdisciplinary research. His academic journey includes significant tenures at various prestigious institutions. Before joining the University of Luxembourg, he was a Junior Visiting Fellow at the Institut für die Wissenschaften vom Menschen in Vienna (2008), a Fellow of Clare College at the University of Cambridge (2008-2017), and a Leverhulme Early Career Research Fellow at Cambridge’s Department of Politics and International Studies (2012-2016).

Prof. Glaurdić's research intersects comparative politics, international relations, and political economy, with a strong emphasis on historical research. His work has earned recognition, notably leading a team on a project funded by a €1.5 million ERC Starting Grant, titled “Electoral Legacies of War: Political Competition in Postwar Southeast Europe” from 2017 to 2022. This project utilized both qualitative and quantitative methodologies to explore crucial questions relevant to post-conflict societies, such as the determinants of electoral results, governance quality, and the impact of conflict legacies on political processes.

Prof. Glaurdić's educational background is equally impressive, having earned his Ph.D. in political science (with distinction) from Yale University in 2009 and his BA in political science and international business (summa cum laude) from Illinois Wesleyan University. His expertise and contributions to the field make him a notable figure in the spheres of political science and international studies.