Dr. Joan Debardeleben

Biography

Joan DeBardeleben is a Chancellor's Professor in the Institute of European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies at Carleton University, where she also serves as Co-Director of the Centre for European Studies. She holds both a Master's and Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Her research focuses on European, Russian, and Eurasian studies, particularly the European Union and its relations with Russia and neighboring countries. DeBardeleben has coordinated international dialogue initiatives under the Jean Monnet Network in EU-Canada Relations and has contributed significantly to the academic field through her role as editor-in-chief of the Canadian Journal of European and Russian Studies. She has received multiple awards for her contributions to teaching and research, including the Teaching Excellence Award from Carleton University in 2019. DeBardeleben's extensive publication record includes works on the EU's Eastern partnership and political dynamics in post-Soviet states. Her recent research projects examine the implications of the Ukraine crisis on EU-Russia relations, supported by grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. With a career spanning decades, she is recognized for her commitment to advancing transatlantic dialogue and scholarly contributions in her field.

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