Jonathan Vasquez is joining the PhD program in the Department of Sociology at the University of British Columbia after completing his master's degree in sociology at Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. His prior research focused on evaluating the effectiveness of international climate policies, particularly analyzing the impacts of mitigation strategies and the global power dynamics influencing climate governance and outcomes.
At the University of British Columbia, Jonathan intends to expand his inquiry into themes of global climate change, environmental governance, climate justice, and global systems of power. His doctoral research will employ theoretical frameworks including world-systems theory, global governance perspectives, global political economy, and comparative historical analysis. He is particularly interested in applying quantitative methodologies and advanced statistical modeling techniques to better understand and illustrate the complex socio-political dynamics perpetuating the global climate crisis.