Sophia Ampgkarian
About Sophia Ampgkarian
Sophia Ampgkarian is the Working Group Founder of the REEES Northeast Network at Yale University, focusing on Russian, East European, and Eurasian studies. She has a background in political risk analysis and international law, with experience in various research and compliance roles.
Current Role at Yale University
Sophia Ampgkarian serves as the Working Group Founder for the REEES Northeast Network at Yale University. In this role, she leads initiatives focused on Russian, East European, and Eurasian studies. Her work involves fostering collaboration among scholars and practitioners in the field, promoting research, and facilitating discussions on relevant topics. This position has been held since 2023.
Previous Experience at The Wharton School
In 2023, Sophia Ampgkarian worked as a Research Assistant at The Wharton School for one month. During this time, she contributed to projects related to political risk and identity, gaining valuable experience in a prestigious academic environment.
Educational Background
Sophia Ampgkarian studied at the University of Pennsylvania, where she achieved a Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Literature, with a triple major in Political Science and Russian East European Studies. Her studies spanned from 2021 to 2025. Prior to this, she attended the Institut Florimont in Genève from 2014 to 2021, and also studied at the Blue Bird 'Sinyaa Ptitsa' Russian Language School from 2016 to 2019.
Internship Experience
Sophia has gained diverse internship experience. In 2023, she interned at Quincy Institute in the Eurasia Program and at Marks & Sokolov, LLC as a Legal Compliance Intern. Additionally, she has volunteered at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty in External Affairs since 2023. Her internships have provided her with insights into international relations and legal compliance.
Research and Analytical Interests
Sophia Ampgkarian engages in country risk analysis and explores the dynamics of great-power competition and economic sanctions in her studies. She has a strong interest in analyzing state behavior within the framework of international law, contributing to her role as an Independent Researcher at the University of Pennsylvania since 2022.