Youssef Chouhoud, PhD

Welcome! I’m a Research Scientist in the Global Muslim Studies division at Yaqeen Institute, where I design and analyze surveys to better understand Muslim communities in the United States and around the world. Before joining Yaqeen, I was an Associate Professor of Political Science at Christopher Newport University. I am also a former PRRI Public Fellow, and am presently a member of the inaugural cohort of Templeton Pluralism Fellows.

My research centers on public opinion and political behavior, with particular expertise in Muslim and Arab communities 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 among communities that are understudied or difficult to measure.

I also occasionally partner with mission-driven organizations to design studies, analyze data, and translate findings into clear, evidence-based insights that inform strategy and decision-making. These engagements draw on more than a decade of experience fielding original surveys across diverse political and cultural settings and reflect a commitment to rigorous methods and real-world impact.

In my free time, I’m an amateur woodworker and still harbor dreams of becoming a professional curler (the winter sport).

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