I am a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Toronto and a Research Fellow in the Policy, Elections, and Representation Lab (PEARL). If you’re unsure how to pronounce my last name, let me refer you to this video. Before starting my Ph.D., I completed my Master’s in Political Science at the Université de Montréal, where I was also a visiting student at MILA (Montreal Institute for Learning Algorithms). I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Applied Politics from the Université de Sherbrooke.
My research agenda focuses on two interrelated themes. First, I investigate the drivers of polarization and partisan hostility, examining how these forces shape public discourse, policy preferences, and democratic resilience. With growing concerns about democratic backsliding, understanding the mechanisms that fuel polarization—and the conditions under which it intensifies or recedes—has never been more urgent.
Second, I explore strategies to mitigate polarization, drawing on insights from psychology and advancements in artificial intelligence to develop interventions that foster constructive political engagement.
Outside of academia, among other things, I enjoy hiking with my dog (Miron), cooking, and cross-country skiing.
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You can find my CV here.