Education
- Ph.D. in Political Science, Georgia State University, USA
GPA: 4.05
Dissertation: Is there a Need to be Polarized? Examining the Relationship Between Epistemic Needs and Political Polarization - M.Phil. in Political Science, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan (2018)
- M.A. in Political Science, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan (2015)
GPA: 3.82/4.00 - B.A. in Political Science, University of Sargodha, Pakistan (2nd Division)
Research Interests
- Democratic Responsiveness
- Political Polarization
- Epistemic Needs and Cognitive Variables in Political Behavior
- Public Opinion and Electoral Behavior
- Survey Methodology and Empirical Political Analysis
- Democratic Theory
Courses Taught
- Introduction to American Politics (POLS 1101)
- Political Psychology
- Research Methods in Political Science
- Comparative Political Systems
- Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Politics and Society
Biography
Dr. Hamad Ejaz is a political behavioralist whose work focuses on democratic responsiveness, political polarization, and public opinion. With over ten years of teaching experience across Pakistan and the United States, Dr. Ejaz brings a deeply interdisciplinary and student-centered approach to his academic practice. His pedagogy is rooted in inclusive, discussion-based learning environments and the integration of research into the classroom.
Dr. Ejaz’s research has been published in top-tier journals such as Electoral Studies and Political Science Research and Methods. His work examines how citizens perceive democracy and how political systems respond to shifting public attitudes—an increasingly urgent concern in contemporary democracies.
At Habib University, Dr. Ejaz is dedicated to helping students develop a critical understanding of politics, fostering both civic awareness and analytical rigor.
Selected Publications
- Ejaz, H., and Thornton, J. R. (2024). Have attitudes toward democracy polarized in the US? Electoral Studies, 92, 102854.
- Ejaz, H., and Thornton, J. R. (2023). Survey mode and satisfaction with democracy. Political Science Research and Methods, 1–8.
Academic Experience
- Instructor of Record, Georgia State University (2021–2025)
- Taught hybrid, online, and in-person courses with 100+ students
- Developed video-based lectures and active-learning strategies
- Mentored students through academic coaching and support sessions
- Instructor, Beaconhouse School System (2019–2020)
- Taught Cambridge curriculum in Sociology, Psychology, and English
- Designed lesson plans for improved exam performance and conceptual understanding
- Instructor, Bloomfield Hall School System (2011–2019)
- Taught O and A Level Psychology and English
- Supervised academic clubs and coordinated national academic events
Selected Achievements
- Presented research on polarization and democracy at ASOPS 2021
- Developed award-winning digital curriculum promoting civic literacy
- Published in top-tier peer-reviewed political science journals
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