
Contact Information
Mail: 420 David Kinley Hall MC-713
1407 W Gregory Drive
Urbana, IL 61801
Research Interests
Political Behavior/ Psychology
- Migration
- Causal Inference
- Physiological Measurement
Research Description
My research centers on the study of migration in Latin America, with particular attention to the political, social, and economic factors that shape the movement of people across the region. I investigate how shifting migration policies, exposure to migrant routes, and evolving public attitudes reflect and drive broader political change. By examining individual and aggregate level patterns, I aim to generate insights into the complex interplay between migrants’ decisions, community responses, and policy outcomes.
I also emphasize innovative research methodologies integrating traditional quantitative and qualitative techniques with emerging computational and analytical tools. Through these combined approaches, my work seeks to deepen our understanding of how migration reconfigures social landscapes and influences political behavior. Ultimately, my goal is to produce research that informs policy discussions and contributes to a new view of the challenges and possibilities in contemporary migration in Latin America.
Awards and Honors
Summer Pre-Doctoral Institute Fellow - UIUC
Illinois Graduate Fellow
ICPSR Scholarship for Political Science Research
Courses Taught
PS230 Introduction to Political Science Research (applied statistics) | TA *Ranked as Excellent by Students '24
PS241 Comparative Developing Nations | Instructor