Leonie Huddy

Leonie Huddy is a professor at a research university. She began her academic career around 1988 and holds a PhD from UCLA after arriving in the United States from Australia in 1981. With an unusual background in psychology and political science, she applies psychological principles to the study of politics and human behavior. Huddy enjoys conducting original research, writing papers, teaching, and mentoring PhD students. She values collaborative work in teams where everyone has a voice, maintains high standards of research integrity to identify lasting patterns in behavior and attitudes, and focuses on nurturing young people as they develop their careers. Her days often involve switching between research, teaching, mentoring, and involvement in a major professional organization.