Sean Gourley

Sean Gourley is creating a data-driven framework for understanding modern wars. His interdisciplinary research combines mathematics, physics and ecology to analyze war, insurgency and terrorism. Featured in the journal Nature and covered by a range of media including Fox News, USA Today, the Discovery Channel and the Daily Telegraph, Sean’s quantitative analysis of conflict has led to novel insights in the behavior of insurgencies that will help inform political strategy and policies. With a scientifically grounded understanding of conflict, Sean will play an important role in policy debates surrounding war.