Hélène Landemore
About Hélène Landemore
Hélène Landemore is a Full Professor at Yale University, specializing in democratic innovations and citizen engagement in political processes. She has previously held academic positions at Harvard University, MIT, and Stanford University, and authored the book 'Open Democracy: Reinventing Popular Rule for the Twenty-First Century.'
Work at Yale University
Hélène Landemore has been a Full Professor at Yale University since 2021. Prior to her current role, she served as an Associate Professor with Tenure from 2015 to 2021 and as an Assistant Professor from 2009 to 2021. Throughout her tenure at Yale, she has focused on democratic innovations and citizen engagement in political processes. Landemore has also contributed to the academic community by delivering keynote speeches, including one at the 2022 Democratic Innovations Conference.
Education and Expertise
Hélène Landemore holds a Ph.D. in Government from Harvard University, which she completed from 2001 to 2007. She also studied at Sciences Po, earning a Master’s degree in Political Science from 1998 to 2000. Earlier, she achieved a DEA in Philosophy at Ecole normale supérieure from 1996 to 2001. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in democratic practices and governance.
Background
Before her current position at Yale University, Hélène Landemore worked at Harvard University as a Ph.D. Candidate in Government from 2001 to 2008 and as a Visiting Fellow from 2001 to 2002. She also held a position as a Post Doctoral Researcher at MIT for five months in 2009. Additionally, she was a Visiting Scholar at Stanford University in the Political Science Department from 2012 to 2013.
Achievements
Hélène Landemore authored the book 'Open Democracy: Reinventing Popular Rule for the Twenty-First Century', which discusses innovative democratic practices. She has published numerous articles in leading political theory journals, emphasizing the role of ordinary citizens in governance. Furthermore, she serves on the editorial board of the journal 'Democratic Theory', contributing to discussions on contemporary political issues.
Contributions to Democratic Innovations
Hélène Landemore participated in the development of the Icelandic constitutional reform process, applying her expertise in democratic innovations. Her work emphasizes the importance of citizen engagement in political processes, which she highlighted in her keynote speech at the 2022 Democratic Innovations Conference.