Dr. Bruno Castanho Silva

Professor

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

Institute of Sociology, Freie Universität Berlin • Berlin, Germany

Leading research and teaching in empirical social research.

Post-doctoral Researcher

2017-01-01 — 2023-01-01

Cologne Center for Comparative Politics, University of Cologne • Cologne, Germany

Conducting advanced research in comparative politics.

Instructor

2017-01-01 — 2022-01-01

ECPR Summer/Winter Schools •

Teaching various courses on methods and techniques.

Lecturer

2017-06-01 — 2017-12-01

McDaniel College • Budapest, Hungary

Lectured on various subjects related to political science.

Requirements for Freie Universität Berlin

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:95
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with 10 ECTS in Methods of Empirical Social Research 10 ECTS in International Relations 35 ECTS in Political and Administrative Sciences
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcript of Records
  • Proof of English proficiency (C1)
  • Proof of German proficiency (DSH-2)
  • Course descriptions for ECTS verification
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political and Social Sciences.