Hello! My name is Babak RezaeeDaryakenari, and I am a Senior (Tenured) Assistant Professor in the Institute of Political Science at Leiden University. I received my Ph.D. (2018) in Political Science from the School of Politics and Global Studies at Arizona State University. I also have an M.Sc. (2012) in Economics from W. P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University, and a B.Sc. (2008) in Industrial Engineering from Iran University of Science and Technology.
My research broadly focuses on political violence and conflict resolution. I am interested primarily in studying the dynamics of dissent-repression. Currently, I am exploring the impact of social media platforms on the dynamics and outcomes of interactions between the state and dissident groups in both online and offline contexts. In terms of methodology, I employ computational and machine learning techniques to analyze and comprehend various political outcomes. I have been the recipient of several grants and awards, with notable recognition such as the Gratama-Foundation/ Leiden University Fund in 2020. I also have been selected as one of the ten young scholars who were granted the Early Career Partnership Award by the Netherlands Royal Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) in 2020. In my free time, I watch and play soccer. I have been a fan of the Red Devils, Man United, since 1993, when they won the inaugural season of the Premier League. I also am a contemporary art enthusiast, so I enjoy visiting art museums and galleries. |