Dr. Stephen Larin

Biography

Stephen Larin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Studies at Queen's University. He is also the Coordinator and Associate Director of the Centre for the Study of Democracy and Diversity. His academic journey includes significant roles such as a Senior Researcher at the Institute for Minority Rights in Eurac Research, South Tyrol, Italy, and an Endeavour Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Sydney, Australia. Larin has also served as a Visiting Researcher at Aarhus University in Denmark. His research interests lie primarily in the fields of majority–minority group relations and artificial intelligence within political contexts. He focuses on the dynamics of nationalism, particularly civic nationalism, migrant integration, and the implications of AI in public decision-making and its effects on minorities and migrants. He teaches courses related to comparative politics and political theory, incorporating elements of international relations and sociology. Larin has been recognized for his teaching excellence with nominations for awards such as the W.J. Barnes Teaching Award and the Frank Knox Award for Excellence in Teaching. His commitment to academia also includes active participation in several departmental committees and organizations.

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