Elisa D’Amico

Mentoring & Supervision

Doctoral

  • 2026– · Ph.D. Dissertation Supervisor (Ad Astra)
    Daniel Aguirre, Climate Shocks & Armed Group Networks, University College Dublin
  • 2025– · Ph.D. Dissertation Committee (RSP)
    Andrea Cisneros, Sustainability Provisions & Agri-Food Trade
    Kasidech Somboonkittichai, Peace Talks & Diffusion
    Abdulkadir Adan, Disasters & Clan Militias
    University College Dublin
  • 2026– · Ph.D. Dissertation Committee
    Katelyn Nutley, CSS & Political Unrest, University of St Andrews

Master’s

  • 2026 · M.Sc. Thesis Supervisor
    Brayen Aliong Patty, Peacebuilding in N. Ireland & Papua
    Mollie Turner, Climate & Conflict in the Lake Chad Basin
    Cecilia Gimeno Veira, Resource Violence in Latin America
    Samuel Šebok, Spatial Patterns of Conflict Violence
    Kendra Paleczny, EU Climate Policy Implementation
    University College Dublin
  • 2025– · M.A. Thesis Supervisor
    Nives Häfliger, Rare Raw Materials Supply Chain, University of Basel
  • 2025 · MLitt Thesis Supervisor
    Shreyas Rajagopal, Global Social & Political Thought, University of St Andrews

Undergraduate

  • 2026–2027 · B.A. Dissertation Supervisor (Advanced Seminar)
    Andrea Bjornsdottir, Small-State Climate Diplomacy & Climate Change, University College Dublin
  • 2026 · B.Sc. Thesis Assessor
    Nabilah Mohammad, Economic & Environmental Crises
    Camilla Gazzola, Parliamentary Framing of Protest in Italy
    University College Dublin

Teaching Experience

Leadership Profile

Personal Vision: My personal vision is to cultivate balance through intentional self-care and spiritual growth, incorporating practices like yoga and meditation without overwhelming myself. I aspire to extend this harmony to others through acts of kindness and empathy, creating a supportive community where everyone feels valued.

Leadership Statement: As a leader, I am committed to fostering positive change through empathetic guidance, leveraging teaching and mentorship to inspire others. My approach includes driving innovation through rigorous quantitative research, particularly addressing pressing global issues like climate change and migration. I believe in purposeful action that not only leads to personal growth but also contributes to a better, more sustainable and compassionate world.