Rate My Professor Fernando Feitosa

Dr. Fernando Feitosa is a Lecturer in the School of Government and International Relations at Griffith University, where he contributes to the academic study of politics within the Griffith Business School. An expert in political behavior—most notably civic norms—and advanced quantitative methods, Feitosa earned his Ph.D. in political science from the Université de Montréal. Prior to joining Griffith University, he served as an FNRS postdoctoral researcher at the Université Libre de Bruxelles and was affiliated with McGill University during his postdoctoral work. His research interests include electoral participation and political polarization, focusing on how civic norms and quantitative approaches illuminate contemporary political dynamics.

Feitosa's scholarly output has significantly influenced the field of political science, amassing 284 citations with an h-index of 10 according to his Google Scholar profile. Key publications encompass 'Perceived underrepresentation and populist voting' published in West European Politics (2025), 'External Cues and Policy Preferences: Rethinking the Drivers of Policy Positions' in the International Journal of Public Opinion Research (2026), 'Does (dis)liking the governing parties correlate with partisan resentment?' in the International Political Science Review (2026), and 'Who feels resentful?' featured in the edited volume Bitter-Sweet Democracy? (2024). He also contributed to discussions on polarization in academic references. At Griffith, Feitosa convenes the course Government-Business Relations in Global Context (7002GIR) and engages in professional activities, such as membership in the Chaire de recherche du Canada en démocratie and service on the 2026 Lavau Award Committee. His work bridges theoretical insights with empirical analysis, enhancing understanding of voter behavior and democratic processes.