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Biography
I joined the University of Dundee as Lecturer in Politics in January 2013. Prior to taking up this position, I was a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Amsterdam (The Netherlands) and Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Mannheim (Germany). I have also provided research assistance on projects on human rights and democracy funded by International IDEA, the UNDP, UK Department for International Development, and FIDH.
I have a PhD in Government (University of Essex) in which I examined the effect of political participation, party fragmentation, and gender inclusion in the Indian regional units (called states) on public health expenditure by the regional governments. I also have an MA in Human Rights from the University of Essex during which time I commenced research on human rights measurement and human rights regimes.
Before coming to the UK, I was a research assistant at Lokniti, Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (Delhi, India). I also have an MA in Politics from the University of Mumbai (India) and a BA in Political Science from Goa University (India).
Research
My research interests extend to three areas -- human rights, democratic consolidation, and political behaviour, focussing on India and the UK. My work on human rights has examined issues related to human rights measurement and protection. Prof. Todd Landman (University of Essex) and I co-authored Measuring Human Rights (Routledge, 2010), which examines the empirical concept of human rights and the strengths and pitfalls in measuring this concept. This research has consequences for explanations and predictions of state behaviour.
My research interests also extend to comparative politics with a specialization in Indian and British politics. I have collaborated with Prof. Landman on the fourth edition of his textbook Issues and Methods in Comparative Politics (Routledge, 2016). Dr. Kristi Winters (GESIS, Cologne), Dr. Thom Oliver (UWE Bristol) and I are working on Dr Winters' pioneering Qualitative Election Study of Britain (QESB), which is the world's first longitudinal qualitative election study dataset. The project has run rounds of focus groups during the 2010, 2015, 2017, and 2019 UK General Elections, the 2014 Scottish Independence Referendum, and interviews after the 2016 EU Referendum. Our research uncovers the variety of ways in which partisanship and personal identity affect popular perceptions of the three main British party leaders. We have published in Parliamentary Affairs (2015) on the reasons why Cleggmania failed to deliver a substantial increase in votes and seats for the Liberal Democrats in the 2010 general election and the methodological aspects of engaging in qualitative electoral research. We are currently examining popular attitudes towards devolution in Scotland, Wales, and England. My doctoral thesis on India's political system evaluated the effect of political participation, gender inclusion, and party fragmentation on public health spending in the Indian states from 1971-2007.
Teaching
Undergraduate and Taught Postgraduate Modules
- Level 1: Politics and Public Policy; Global Challenges (co-teaching)
- Level 2: Comparative Politics; International Relations (co-teaching)
- Level 3: Directed Reading (co-teaching)
- Level 4: Human Rights Advocacy Internship
- TPG: Human Rights Advocacy Internship; Human Rights in International Relations
Suggested areas for Postgraduate Supervision
I would welcome enquiries from potential research students interested in human rights discourse and measurement, qualitative electoral research, and just transitions to a green economy.
Research themes could include:
- Human rights: normative and measurement issues; children’s rights; the right to health; state compliance; public or political discourse and attitudes; just transitions; artificial intelligence.
- Democratic consolidation: institutional performance; political communication and vote choice using qualitative methods.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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National Baseline Assessment on the implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights in Scotland
Carvalho, E. (Investigator)
1/09/15 → 31/03/16
Project: Research
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The Qualitative Election Study of Britain (QESB) (Joint with GESIS-Liebniz Institute)
Carvalho, E. (Investigator)
1/04/15 → 31/03/17
Project: Research
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Qualitative Methods of Data Generation and Analysis
Carvalho, E., 14 May 2024, Research Methods in Human Rights: A Handbook. Andreassen, B. A., Methven O'Brien, C. & Sano, H.-O. (eds.). 2 ed. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing, p. 153-179 27 p. (Handbooks of Research Methods in Law).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
Open AccessFile11 Downloads (Pure) -
The Qualitative Election Study of Britain Party Leader Evaluations Database, 2010–2019
Reichelt, J., Carvalho, E., Winters, K. & Oliver, T., 9 Oct 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Research Data Journal for the Humanities and Social Sciences. p. 1-12Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile43 Downloads (Pure) -
Artificial intelligence in digital self-diagnosis tools: A narrative overview of reviews
Mentzou, A., Rogers, A., Carvalho, E. (Lead / Corresponding author), Daly, A., Roche, M. & Kerasidou, X., 10 Jun 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Digital Health. 100242.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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What does the just transition mean to you?
Droubi, S., Carvalho, E., Fernandes, F. L., Wasim, S., Mckie, B. & Ogilvie, G. (Film-maker), 10 Mar 2025Research output: Non-textual form › Digital or Visual Products
Datasets
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Qualitative Election Study of Britain 2024 Pre-Election Transcripts
Oliver, T. (Creator), Winters, K. (Creator) & Carvalho, E. (Creator), UK Data Service, 19 Dec 2024
DOI: 10.5255/UKDA-SN-857595, https://reshare.ukdataservice.ac.uk/857595/ and one more link, https://qesb.info/ (show fewer)
Dataset
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The EU Referendum 2016 Dataset
Carvalho, E. (Creator), Winters, K. (Creator) & Oliver, T. (Creator), The Qualitative Election Study of Britain, 12 Mar 2019
DOI: https://reshare.ukdataservice.ac.uk/856170, https://qesb.info/2016-eu-ref/ and one more link, https://reshare.ukdataservice.ac.uk/856170/ (show fewer)
Dataset
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The Qualitative Election Study of Britain: Scottish Independence Referendum Study, 2014
Carvalho, E. (Creator) & Winters, K. (Creator), UK Data Service, 13 Jan 2023
DOI: 10.5255/UKDA-SN-856169, https://wintersresearch.wordpress.com/ and 2 more links, http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/local/dundee/yes-and-no-voters-more-alike-than-they-might-think-claims-study-1.855595, http://www.pressreader.com/uk/the-courier-advertiser-dundee-edition/20150327/282132109942206/TextView (show fewer)
Dataset
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Qualitative Election Study of Britain Party Leader Evaluations Database 2010– 2019
Carvalho, E. (Creator) & Winters, K. (Creator), UK Data Archive, 7 Oct 2022
DOI: 10.5255/UKDA-SN-856002, https://beta.ukdataservice.ac.uk/datacatalogue/studies/study?id=856002
Dataset
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The Qualitative Election Study of Britain 2017
Carvalho, E. (Creator), Winters, K. (Creator) & Oliver, T. (Creator), University of Dundee, Dec 2017
Dataset
Prizes
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Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy
Carvalho, E. (Recipient), Nov 2024
Prize: Other distinction
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Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Carvalho, E. (Recipient), 2015
Prize: Other distinction
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Dundee Difference Awards 2025 - Inclusivity Champions
Carvalho, E. (Recipient), Crowe, M. (Recipient), Diot, A. (Recipient), Floyd, A. (Recipient), Hardee, E. (Recipient) & Mack, P. (Recipient), 31 Jan 2025
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Dundee Just Transition Hub
El Droubi, S. (Recipient), Heffron, R. (Recipient), Carvalho, E. (Recipient) & Fernandes, F. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Activities
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Chevening Scholarships and Fellowships (External organisation)
Carvalho, E. (Reviewer)
Sept 2024 → …Activity: Membership types › Membership of panel
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British Council (External organisation)
Carvalho, E. (Member)
Aug 2024 → …Activity: Membership types › Membership of panel
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Academic Adviser
Carvalho, E. (Member)
Dec 2023 → …Activity: Other activity types › Public engagement and outreach - work on advisory panels
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European Student Advocacy Days
Carvalho, E. (Organiser)
29 Apr 2025 → 30 Apr 2025Activity: Other activity types › Public engagement and outreach - festival/exhibition
Press/Media
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100 Days to Holyrood Elections: How will Dundee Vote?
27/01/16
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Yes and No voters more alike than they might think, claims study
25/03/15
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research