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Lecturer

Ikhsan Darmawan, S.Sos., M.Si., Ph.D.

Biography

Ikhsan Darmawan is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Indonesia. Ikhsan earned his Ph.D. in Political Science from Kent State University, USA. Ikhsan’s interests include studies on technology and politics, elections, quantitative research methods, and US politics. Ikhsan has dozens of publications in national newspapers, such as Kompas and Koran Tempo. Ikhsan’s academic publications include national journals, such as Jurnal Politik and Jurnal Wacana Politik, as well as international journals, such as the Asian Journal of Comparative Politics, and an international book chapter from a book titled Encyclopedia of Asian Politics. Some of Ikhsan’s books include: Mengenal Ilmu Politik (KOMPAS Book Publishers), Analisis Sistem Politik Indonesia (Alfabeta), and Memahami E-voting (Obor).

Research Interests

  • Quantitative Research Methods
  • Technology and Politics
  • Elections
  • US Politics

Education

Institution Academic Degree Year
University of Indonesia Undergraduate/S.Sos 2005
Diponegoro University Master’s/M.Si 2008
Kent State University Doctorate/Ph.D. 2023

Workplace

Institution Sector and Job Type Year
University of Indonesia Permanent Lecturer in the Department of Political Science 2008-present
Kent State University Instructor and Graduate Assistant 2018-2022
Auburn University Post-doctoral Fellow in Election Administration 2023-2024

Courses Taught

  • US and Canadian Politics (Undergraduate)
  • Introduction to Social Statistics (Undergraduate)
  • Village Government and Politics (Undergraduate)
  • Elective Seminar on Issues (Undergraduate)
  • Election Quality Assessment (Master’s)