People/Team

PhD Students

The next generation of scholars exploring the foundations of freedom, these PhD students are funded by the Freedom Center but are based in other departments and colleges across campus—including philosophy, political science, economics, and law. Through their interdisciplinary research, they bring fresh perspectives, fostering critical thinking and constructive dialogue both at the university and beyond.

Leonard Li

Ph.D. Student

Samuel Mattingly

Graduate Research Assistant

Jim Moster

PhD Student

Tianzhe Shen

Graduate Research Assistant