Dr. Liana Reyes

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Liana Eustacia Reyes is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Purdue University. Her expertise lies in the scientific study of law and conflict, exploring the determinants and consequences of conflict resolution. Dr. Reyes engages in theoretically driven data collection efforts and multi-method analyses, focusing on group-level legal preferences and their implications for conflict resolution, particularly between rebel and incumbent groups. Her research has received funding from prestigious organizations including the National Science Foundation. She has instructed both undergraduate and graduate students in research processes, helping them to formulate questions and manage projects. Dr. Reyes has previously held positions as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania and a Predoctoral Fellow at the University of Arizona. She earned her Ph.D. in Political Science from Rice University. Her work has been published in leading journals such as the Journal of Conflict Resolution and International Studies Quarterly. Additionally, she directs the Law and Conflict (LAC) research lab, where she supports student research interests in the scientific study of law and conflict.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science, focusing on law and conflict studies.

Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

University of Pennsylvania •

Postdoctoral Fellow affiliated with the Department of Political Science.

Predoctoral Fellow

2021-01-01 — 2022-01-01

University of Arizona's School of Government and Public Policy • Tucson, AZ

Predoctoral Fellow involved in government and public policy research.

Visiting Research Fellow

2017-01-01 — 2018-01-01

National Defense University •

Visiting Research Fellow focused on national security issues.

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.