Dr. Julian Campisi

Biography

Julian Campisi is an Assistant Professor in the Teaching Stream at the University of Toronto – Scarborough, where his research and teaching focus on subjects such as Canadian politics, international political economy, and public policy. He earned his PhD in Political Science from York University in 2019. His research interests are predominantly in the field of international political economy and comparative politics, with a specific emphasis on methodologies underlying political risk assessments in both private and public realms, particularly in the context of Italy. Campisi has held various fellowships, including an Associate Fellowship at Johns Hopkins University - School of Advanced International Studies in Bologna and a MITACS Canadian Science Policy Fellowship with the Department of National Defence. He is also a recent Science & Technology Fellow at the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research. His academic background includes a Master’s degree from the University of British Columbia in European Studies and a Bachelor’s from the University of Ottawa in International Studies. Julian's practical experience spans several countries, including China and Australia, and a variety of industries. He is currently involved in teaching multiple courses and providing consulting on geopolitical risks. He is co-editor of the forthcoming Routledge Handbook of Political Risk, slated for publication in 2025.

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