Dr. Lisanne De Blok

Biography

Lisanne de Blok's research is dedicated to understanding citizens' views on the value of democracy. Her research addresses questions of democratic legitimacy, political trust, accountability, and insecurity, focusing predominantly on the European continent. She is an expert in quantitative research methods, including big data, panel data analysis, survey experiments, and linkage analysis. Her work has been published in outlets such as Political Studies, Electoral Studies, European Union Politics, Journal of Common Market Studies, and Journal of Elections, Public Opinion & Parties. Lisanne actively contributes to the international community of political science and public administration scholars, frequently participating in organizing international workshops and conferences. As of September 2022, she is the Managing Director of Research & Communication at the Netherlands Institute of Governance (NIG). Additionally, she is part of the executive committee of the organization Women Also Know Stuff, which aims to promote the work of women in political science. Currently, she serves as a co-promoter for the RADIUNCE project, which explores how politicians deal with uncertainty, led by Professor Barbara Vis. Furthermore, she is the co-director of the 2022 Dutch Local Elections study and actively engages in public debates in the Netherlands through writing newspaper articles and popular reports.

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