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Edmund Malesky is a Professor in the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University. He earned his PhD from Duke University in 2004. Malesky specializes in Southeast Asia, particularly Vietnam, with a research focus on the comparative international political economy. His work examines the consequences of authoritarian political institutions, the political influence of foreign direct investment, and the relationship between political institutions and private business development. Malesky has published extensively, including articles in prominent academic journals such as the American Political Science Review and Comparative Political Studies. He has received numerous accolades for his research, including the Gabriel Almond Award from the American Political Science Association in 2005. Malesky actively contributes to academic discussions on the political and economic landscape of Vietnam through both studies and experimental analyses. His projects often involve collaborations that address the impact of corruption, electoral dynamics, and development policies in authoritarian regimes. Malesky's contributions extend beyond academia as he engages with various scholarly communities to foster an understanding of governance and institutional performance in developing nations.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)