Hi there!
I’m Joff, an incoming PhD student in Political Science at the University of Mannheim.
I’ve recently graduated in Data Science and Public Policy from the Hertie School.
Please see my Academic CV and my Recent Projects.
Summary
I’m a passionate Bayesian modeller fascinated by complex social phenomena and their non-linear dynamics. I combine probabilistic methods with solid social science theory to study emergent societal change through the processes and behaviours that underlie it.
Research Areas of Interest
- Electoral behaviour, public opinion dynamics
- Collective action, preferences and choice
- Social movements & networks, social influence
- Diffusion of information, norms, behaviours
- Climate change attitudes, social tipping processes
I’ve recently worked mostly with opinion poll panels, census, and related survey data with a focus on political party preferences, vote switching, and the dynamics of voter behaviour.