Dr. Mai Hassan

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mai Hassan is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Her work examines a range of topics related to authoritarian regimes, focusing on bureaucracy, public administration, and contentious politics. Her book, 'Regime Threats and State Solutions: Bureaucratic Loyalty and Embeddedness in Kenya,' was recognized with the American Political Science Association's 2021 Robert Dahl Award and the African Studies Association's 2021 Bethwell Ogot Award. Hassan's research has been widely published, including in the 'American Journal of Political Science,' 'American Political Science Review,' and the 'Journal of Politics.' Prior to joining MIT, she served as an Associate Professor at the University of Michigan. In addition to her academic pursuits, Hassan has contributed insights to major media outlets, including CNN, discussing recent violence in Darfur and the political situation in Sudan.

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Associate Professor

— Present

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Political Science, focusing on topics related to authoritarian regimes and public administration.