Rob is a third-year political science Ph.D. student. His research centers on intrastate war, with a particular focus on peace agreement design. His dissertation will explore whether the use of “constructive ambiguity” in civil conflict negotiations affects the durability of peace. Rob received a B.A. (sociology) and M.Phil. (peace and conflict studies) from Trinity College Dublin, and an M.A. (philosophy) from SUNY Binghamton.

Prior to joining Syracuse University, Rob worked with a range of nonprofit organizations addressing issues of homelessness and refugee integration.