Welcome! My name is Branden and I'm a Public Policy & Political Science PhD student at the University of Michigan.

I am interested in political economy. My current research asks how voters, politicians, and economic elites engage in climate politics, with a regional focus on Southeast Asia.

Methodologically, I am interested in spatial data, text, and networks.

Prior to my PhD, I graduated from UCLA with Highest Honors in Political Science. Aside from research, I develop independent video games, which you can also find here.

You can find my recent work and CV below. Feel free to reach out at any time; my contact information is above. Enjoy your stay!