Hi! I'm doctoral researcher developing conflict forecasting models for improved anticipatory action. As a part of the ANTICIPATE project, led by Håvard Hegre, I'm seeking to refine conflict forecasts to deliver more accurate risk assessments and early-warning to civilians and targets most vulnerable to conflict.
Chandler Williams
Doctoral Researcher
Interests and experience
My research is focuses on: civilian victimization, wartime destruction, and attacks of cultural heritage. Additionally, I've spent time researching Kosovo and plan to do more moving forward.
Prior to my PhD, I held a position as a research assistant with the VIEWS and ANTICIPATE project led by Håvard Hegre. I received my academic training from the University of Oslo, where I received a Master of Philosophy in Peace and Conflict Studies. During my master's, I wrote my thesis, “Airstrike-only Military Interventions and their Civilian Consequences,” in affiliation with PRIO through its UiO-PRIO Student Programme.
If any of my interests align with yours, please reach out!
Experience
Present – Doctoral Researcher, PRIO, ANTICIPATE
2024 – Fulbright Research Fellow, Kosovo
2021 – 2023 Research Assistant, PRIO, VIEWS
2022 – 2023 Affiliated Researcher, Centre for Advance Study
2021 – 2022 Research Assistant, UiO, ELDAR/PODS
2017 – 2019 Educator, Peace Corps, Kosovo
2016 Intern, U.S. Department of State, Chengdu, China
2015 Congressional Intern, U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C.
2014 Congressional Intern, U.S. Senator Bill Nelson, Jacksonville, FL
Education
2020 – 2022 MPhil in Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Oslo
2012 – 2016 BA in International Relations, University of North Florida
Languages
English, Albanian
Projects
Aug 2023 – Aug 2027
Eye in the Sky: predicting wartime destruction of place
Eye in the Sky: predicting wartime destruction of place
Dec 2022 –
ANTICIPATE: Anticipating the Impact of Armed Conflict on Human Development
ANTICIPATE: Anticipating the Impact of Armed Conflict on Human Development
Oct 2019 –
VIEWS: Violence & Impacts Early-Warning System
VIEWS: Violence & Impacts Early-Warning System
Jan 2022 – May 2022
Airstrike-only Military Interventions and Their Civilian Consequences - Evidence from the Kosovo War
Airstrike-only Military Interventions and Their Civilian Consequences - Evidence from the Kosovo War
Latest news
Wednesday, 10 May 2023
Forecasting Conflict Intensity: Call for Abstracts
Forecasting Conflict Intensity: Call for Abstracts
The Violence and Impacts Early-Warning System (VIEWS) team is committed to providing humanitarian groups with the earliest possible warnings to support anticipatory action.
Monday, 8 Aug 2022
Chandler Williams Successfully Defends Master's Thesis
Chandler Williams Successfully Defends Master's Thesis
Chandler Williams has successfully defended his thesis "Airstrike-only Military Interventions and Their Civilian Consequences - Evidence from the Kosovo War".
Work positions
2023–
Doctoral ResearcherPeace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO)
2022–2023
Research AssistantPeace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO)
Education
2020–2022
M.Phil Peace and Conflict Studies
University of Oslo
2012–2016
B.A. Political Science
University of North Florida
