My research interests lie at the intersection of public policymaking, public administration, public opinion, social and public inequality, with a primary focus on the Global South and, to a lesser extent, the United States. My scholarly work is organized into three interrelated areas of inquiry:
1. Public Policymaking and Its Relationship to Social and Public Inequality:
In this area, I examine how public policies contribute to or mitigate social and public inequality. My research critically analyzes policymaking in sectors such as criminal justice, healthcare, immigration, education, and elections—particularly within the Global South. I explore how these policies are designed, whose interests they serve, and their broader implications for social and public equity.
2. Policy Implementation, Public Administration, and Social or Public Outcomes:
My second line of inquiry investigates how the administration of public policies influences the realization—or obstruction—of social and public inequality. I focus on the ways in which policy implementation processes can reinforce or challenge structural inequalities. This research emphasizes the administration of policies in key areas including healthcare, immigration, criminal justice, education, and elections, again with a strong focus on the Global South. I highlight how inefficiencies, corruption, or lack of capacity in public administration can deepen inequality.
3. Public Opinion, Perception, and Evaluation of Policies and Governance:
The third dimension of my research explores how public opinion shapes and reflects attitudes toward social and public inequality. I study how individuals and communities perceive and evaluate both public policies and their implementation—particularly in the realms of healthcare, immigration, criminal justice, education, and electoral processes. This line of work provides insights into how public sentiment influences democratic legitimacy, policy acceptance, and civic engagement.
Taken together, these three research streams form a cohesive and multidimensional agenda that seeks to illuminate the complex and often overlooked connections between governance, public sentiment, and equity. My studies span local, national, and comparative contexts, contributing to a deeper understanding of public policy and social outcomes, particularly in underrepresented regions of the Global South.