Youssef Chouhoud, PhD

Welcome! I’m an Associate Professor of Political Science at Christopher Newport University. I previously served as a PRRI Public Fellow and, during my 2025–26 sabbatical, am part of the inaugural cohort of Templeton Pluralism Fellows.

My research focuses on comparative political attitudes and behavior, with particular expertise in Muslim and Arab public opinion in the United States, Europe, and across the Middle East and North Africa. Much of my work examines how people navigate political disagreement, perceived threat, and democratic norms—especially in contexts and communities that are often understudied or difficult to measure.

Alongside my academic research, I partner with mission-driven organizations to design surveys, analyze data, and translate research findings into clear, evidence-based insights that inform strategy and decision-making. These engagements draw directly on my experience fielding original surveys across diverse political and cultural settings and reflect a commitment to rigorous methods and real-world impact.

Outside of work, I’m an amateur woodworker and still harbor dreams of becoming a professional curler (the winter sport).

Thanks for visiting!