Faculty

University of Louisville Political Science Faculty

David Buckley, PhD

Director for the Center for Asian Democracy, Associate Professor, Paul Weber Endowed Chair in Politics, Science & Religion
Area of focus: Religion and Politics, Comparative Government, International Relations

Office: Ford Hall 210
Phone: 502-852-5288
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Julie M. Bunck, PhD

Professor, Honors Advisor
Area of focus: Comparative Politics (Latin America), International Relations

Office: Ford Hall 302
Phone: 502-852-1659
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Anne I. Caldwell, PhD

Associate Professor Political Science & Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Area of focus: Contemporary Political Theory, Feminist Theory, LGBTQ Politics

Office: Ford Hall 104
Phone: 502-852-3312
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Anirvan Chowdhury, PhD

Aung San Suu Kyi Endowed Chair, Asian Democracy, Assistant Professor
Area of focus: Comparative Politics, Religion, Gender, Political Parties, and South Asia 

Office: Ford Hall 209
Phone: 502-852-3309
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Dewey M. Clayton, PhD

Professor
Area of focus: American Government, Race, Law, Political Discourse, & Politics

Office: Ford Hall 111
Phone: 502-852-8969
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Adam M. Enders, PhD

Associate Professor
Area of focus: American Politics, Public Opinion, Political Psychology

Office: Ford Hall 105
Phone: 502-852-4734
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Jasmine Farrier, PhD

Professor
Area of focus: American Government, Constitutional Law

Office: Ford Hall 102
Phone: 502-852-3310
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Michael R. Fowler, JD

Professor
Area of focus: International Law and Organization, Conflict Management

Office: Ford Hall 301
Phone: 502-852-4732
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Kristopher Grady, PhD

Associate Professor, Undergraduate Advisor
Area of focus: International Relations, Comparative Politics, Methodology

Office: Ford Hall 202
Phone: 502-852-1928
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Tricia J. Gray, PhD

Associate Professor, Department Chair, Pi Sigma Alpha Advisor
Area of focus: Comparative Politics (Latin America), International Relations, Gender Politics

Office: Ford Hall 205
Phone: 502-852-1660
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Shiping Hua, PhD

Calvin and Helen Lang Distinguished Chair in Asian Studies; Director, Asian Studies Program; Professor
Area of focus: Comparative Politics, East Asia, Political Culture

Office: Stevenson Hall 423
Phone: 502-852-3305
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David L. Imbroscio, PhD

Professor, Political Science & Urban and Public Affairs, Louisville Metro Internship Program Director
Area of focus: Political Economy, Urban Politics, Public Policy

Office: Ford Hall 107
Phone: 502-852-3311
Email: dlimbr01

Siddhant Issar, PhD

Assistant Professor
Area of focus: Political Theory, Race and US Politics

Office: Ford Hall 405
Phone: 502-852-
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Cathryn Johnson, PhD

Assistant Professor
Area of focus: Comparative Politics, African Politics, Gender and Politics, Political Economy of International Development

Office: Ford Hall 106
Phone: 502-852-3312
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Susan M. Matarese, PhD

Professor Emerita 
Area of focus: Political Philosophy, Utopian Studies, Comparative Politics

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Melissa K. Merry, PhD

Professor
Area of focus: Public Policy, Environmental Politics & Policy, American Government

Office: Ford Hall 116
Phone: 502-852-3301
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Laura P. Moyer, PhD

Professor, Graduate Director and Advisor
Area of focus: Law and Courts, American Politics

Office: Ford Hall 404
Phone: 502-852-3245
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Rodger A. Payne, PhD

Professor
Area of focus: International Relations, International Security, Global Environmental Politics

Office: Ford Hall 203
Phone: 502-852-3316
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Sherri L. Wallace, PhD

Professor, Associate Dean of Diversity, Engagement, Culture, and Climate (DECC)
Area of focus: Race and Politics, Urban Politics, Public Policy

Office: Ford Hall 113
Phone: 502-852-4432
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Charles E. Ziegler, PhD

Professor & University Scholar; Director, Grawemeyer Award for Ideas Improving World Order
Area of focus: Comparative Politics, Foreign Policy, Russia and Eurasia

Office: Ford Hall 103
Phone: 502-852-3248
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