Michael GENKIN
Dr Michael Genkin received his PhD in Sociology from Cornell University. His primary research uses the social network perspective to understand a foundational problem of sociology – how social order emerges, how it is maintained, and how it breaks down or changes. More specifically he does work on the role of balance theory, homophily, and the interplay of multiplex ties to answer various aspects of this question. His second research stream uses quantitative methods to understand the ecological forces that explain how individuals and organizations adopt political violence as a strategy. His work has appeared in the American Journal of Sociology, American Sociological Review, Social Networks, Social Science Research, and the Journal of Conflict Resolution.
Qualifications
- PhD (Sociology), Cornell University, 2014
- MA (Sociology), Cornell University, 2010
- BA (Summa Cum Laude, Sociology & Philosophy), University of Albany, 2003
Research Interests
- Social Networks
- Political Sociology
- Terrorism and Political Violence
- Sociology of Peace and Conflict
Course(s) Taught in SMU
- Social Network Analysis
- Research Methods in Sociology and Political Science
- Sociology of Terrorism and Political Violence