I am a PhD candidate in political science Vanderbilt University. My research interests center on the microdynamics of civil wars and political violence. I am especially interested in the strategic decision-making of civilians in the midst of armed conflicts, the causes and impacts of ceasefires in conflicts with multiple armed actors, and how social networks mitigate or exacerbate conflict-induced displacement. My ongoing research projects use a combination of formal theory, quantitative methods, and network analysis.

Previously, I also studied the role of emotion and status in foreign policy, especially in the context of East Asia. Prior to moving to Nashville, I worked as a research assistant at the Department of Peace and Conflict Research in Uppsala, Sweden, where I completed my Master's degree. I also hold a Bachelor's degree in International Relations from Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University.

In my capacity as an RA, I have collected georeferenced data for the Geo-PKO and the Continuation of Conflict-related Violence in Postwar Cities projects.

You can contact me via email at nguyen [dot] t [dot] ha [at] vanderbilt [dot] edu.