Conner Joyce

Conner Joyce joined IE University as an Assistant Professor of the IE School of Politics, Economics and Global Affairs, in September 2026. He earned his PhD in Political Science from Rice University in 2026. His research investigates the impact of digital technology on international security. He studies how technology can facilitate the emergence of security threats from non-state actors and how state actors can cooperate to mitigate these threats. 

 Academic Experience

• Assistant Professor, International Relations Department, IE University, Spain, 2026-present  

 Academic Background

• PhD, Political Science, Rice University, USA, 2021–2026 
• MA, Public Affairs, University of Texas at Austin, USA, 2019–2020 
• BA, Political Science, Southwestern University, USA, 2015–2019 

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs)

4–Quality Education 

9–Industry, innovation, and infrastructure 

16–Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions