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Sandra Pogodda is a Senior Lecturer specializing in International Relations and Peace Conflict Studies at the University of Manchester. She earned her PhD from the University of Cambridge and has held post-doctoral fellowships at Johns Hopkins University, the United States Institute of Peace, and Chatham House at the University of St Andrews. Her research focuses on peace processes that are currently stagnating or collapsing in various global contexts, identifying 'counter-peace' processes and the factors that lead to failure in peace interventions. Moreover, she examines the nature of revolutions in contemporary global politics, particularly those that result in protracted conflicts or a relapse into authoritarianism. Sandra's work has been published in leading peer-reviewed journals and encompasses multiple books, including titles published by Manchester University Press and Edinburgh University Press. Throughout her career, she has successfully secured significant research funding, amounting to £4.6 million, and is currently involved in multinational research projects aimed at advancing democracy in various regions. Sandra has received numerous awards for her contributions to the academic field and for her mentorship of students.
University of Manchester • Manchester, UK
Teaching and research in International Relations, focusing on peace conflict studies.
Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.