Description: (Political scientist, University teacher)
Arend Lijphart is a Dutch-American political scientist recognized for his proficiency in comparative politics, elections, voting systems, democratic institutions, and ethnicity and politics. As a Research Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the University of California, San Diego, he has significantly advanced the field of political science. Lijphart is well-known for his research on consociational democracy and his influence on the new Institutionalism in political science. His professional career is marked by impactful research and influential academic contributions in these domains.