A consortium of researchers dedicated to improving the understanding of the human causes and consequences of terrorism

All Affiliated Researchers

Within the START website, "Investigators" are defined as those who have served as Principal Investigators on START funded projects. "Affiliated Researchers" are defined as those who have served as a Principal Investigator or Researcher on START funded projects.

Last Names Starting With:
Name Job Title Role Research Areas
anthony Lemieux Anthony Lemieux Associate Professor of Communication and Lead Researcher of the Transcultural Conflict and Violence Program Investigator Terrorism and Society, Violent Groups and Movements, Individual Behavior, Countering Violent Extremism, Radical Beliefs and Behavior
Steven Chermak Steven Chermak Associate Professor of Criminology Investigator
Asal_Victor Victor Asal Associate Professor of Political Science and Chair of Public Administration Investigator Terrorism and Society, Violent Groups and Movements, Crime and Terrorism, Counterterrorism, Chemical and Biological Threats, Radiological and Nuclear Threats
R. Karl Rethemeyer R. Karl Rethemeyer Associate Professor of Public Administration & Policy Investigator Terrorism and Society, Violent Groups and Movements, Counterterrorism, Chemical and Biological Threats, Radiological and Nuclear Threats
person-default Peter Simi Associate Professor, Chapman University
Director, Earl Babbie Research Center
 Investigator Terrorism and Society, Violent Groups and Movements, Individual Behavior, Crime and Terrorism, Countering Violent Extremism, Radical Beliefs and Behavior, Deradicalization, Disengagement
Gary Ackerman Gary Ackerman Associate Professor, SUNY Albany Investigator Violent Groups and Movements, Individual Behavior, Chemical and Biological Threats, Radiological and Nuclear Threats, Radical Beliefs and Behavior
Elizabeth Elizabeth Radziszewski Associate Research Scientist, START Investigator, Staff Violent Groups and Movements, Counterterrorism, Countering Violent Extremism
person-default Rhyner Washburn Cyber Intelligence Researcher, START Researcher, Staff Counterterrorism
Braniff William William Braniff Department Chair, START Director
Professor of the Practice, University of Maryland 		Investigator, Staff Terrorism and Society, Violent Groups and Movements, Counterterrorism, Countering Violent Extremism, Radical Beliefs and Behavior
Gina_Ligon Gina Scott Ligon Director of National Counterterrorism Innovation, Technology, and Education Center (NCITE); Jack and Stephanie Koraleski Professor of Collaboration Science, UNO Investigator Terrorism and Society, Violent Groups and Movements