Aries A. Arugay is a Filipino political scientist and professor at the University of the Philippines Diliman, where he serves as the department chair of political science. He is recognized for his expertise in democratization, civil-military relations, and Southeast Asian politics.
Aries Arugay | |
|---|---|
| Born | Aries A. Arugay |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation(s) | Political scientist Professor Department Chair |
| Known for | Expertise in democratization and civil-military relations Research on Southeast Asian politics Analysis of social media's impact on democracy |
| Awards |
Sheth International Alumni Award for Exceptional Achievement (2019) Fulbright Fellowship |
| Academic background | |
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines Diliman (AB, cum laude, 2000) University of the Philippines Diliman (MA, 2004) Georgia State University (PhD, 2014) |
| Academic work | |
| Institutions | University of the Philippines Diliman |
Early life and education
editAries A. Arugay graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of the Philippines Diliman in 2000. He later completed a Master of Arts in Political Science from the same university in 2004. In 2014, he earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science from Georgia State University as a Fulbright Fellow.[1]
Career and research
editAcademic positions
editArugay serves as a professor and department chair at the Department of Political Science, University of the Philippines Diliman. He has also held visiting positions at various international institutions and has been involved in policy research networks across Asia.
Research contributions
editHis research focuses on several key areas:
- Comparative democratization in Southeast Asia
- Civil-military relations and security sector reform
- International relations in the Indo-Pacific region
- Social media and political disinformation
- Strategic studies and regional security
Policy engagement
editArugay has contributed significantly to public policy discussions and analysis in the Philippines. He regularly provides expert commentary on:
- Democratic institutions and processes
- Regional security issues
- Civil-military relations
- Social media's impact on politics
In 2022, he offered critical analysis of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s first 100 days in office, examining the administration's early performance and policy directions.[2]
Social media and disinformation research
editArugay has conducted extensive research on social media's role in electoral processes and democratic discourse. His work includes analysis of disinformation campaigns on platforms like TikTok and their impact on Philippine politics.[3]
Awards and recognition
editArugay has received several prestigious awards for his academic contributions:
2020: Outstanding Young Scientist Award from the National Academy of Science and Technology of the Philippines for his contributions to democratization and security studies[4] 2019: Sheth International Alumni Award for Exceptional Achievement from Georgia State University
Selected publications
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References
edit- ^ "Aries A. Arugay". Retrieved November 5, 2024.
- ^ Richa Noriega (October 8, 2022). "Political scientist gauges Marcos administration's first 100 days on The Mangahas Interviews".
- ^ Aries A. Arugay and Surachanee Sriyai (July 7, 2023). "From Likes to Lies: Disinformation in the Philippines and Thailand".
- ^ "Arugay is the new department chair". September 16, 2022. Retrieved November 5, 2024.