Daniel (D.J.) Flynn is Associate Professor of Political Science and Faculty Affiliate in the Global Policy Center at IE University. His research uses quantitative methods to study the causes and consequences of misinformation about politics and public health. Recently published and ongoing projects in this area examine how misinformation affects democratic attitudes, the role of populism in spreading misinformation, and the effectiveness of digital literacy curricula. Before coming to IE, Flynn was a Postdoctoral Fellow with the Program in Quantitative Social Science at Dartmouth College and received his PhD in political science from Northwestern University. Professor Flynn teaches courses on public opinion, political communication, and quantitative methods. He is also the director of capstone research projects for IE’s Master in International Development (MID) and Master in International Relations (MIR) programs.
Note: From January-May 2026, Professor Flynn is on sabbatical and based at the Centre for Social Science Research at the University of Cape Town.
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
• Associate Professor; IE School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs; IE University, Spain; 2025 – present
• Assistant Professor of Political Science; IE School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs; IE University, Spain; 2018 – 2025
• Postdoctoral Fellow, Program in Quantitative Social Science, Dartmouth College, 2016 – 2018
• Postdoctoral Fellow, Program in Quantitative Social Science, Dartmouth College, 2016 – 2018
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
• Ph.D., Political Science, Northwestern University, 2016
• M.A. Northwestern University, 2013
• B.A., summa cum laude. Political Science and Sociology, Florida State University, 2010
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs)
• 3- Good Health and Well-Being
• 4- Quality Education
• 10- Reduced Inequalities
