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Bruno Castanho Silva is a Professor at the Institute of Sociology at the Freie Universität Berlin, focusing on empirical methods within political science. He received his PhD in Political Science from Central European University, Budapest, where he graduated with honors. With a rich background in international relations, he has taught and conducted research at various institutions, including the University of Cologne and McDaniel College. His research interests encompass quantitative methods, causal inference, and the study of populism across Europe and the Americas. He has published extensively in prominent political science journals, contributing significant findings on the intersection of populism and political communication. Additionally, Silva has been involved in teaching methods and techniques for empirical social research and has participated in and organized several ECPR Summer/Winter Schools. His work aims to provide deeper insights into the dynamics of political behavior and representation failures in democratic systems.
Institute of Sociology, Freie Universität Berlin • Berlin, Germany
Leading research and teaching in empirical social research.
Cologne Center for Comparative Politics, University of Cologne • Cologne, Germany
Conducting advanced research in comparative politics.
ECPR Summer/Winter Schools •
Teaching various courses on methods and techniques.
McDaniel College • Budapest, Hungary
Lectured on various subjects related to political science.
Administered by the Department of Political and Social Sciences.