Esli Chan

Doctoral Candidate
Political Science
McGill University

Esli Chan is a PhD Political Science candidate at McGill University. Her research focuses on how technology mobilizes extremism and its connection to gender issues. Her current research is on emerging online extremist groups and the recruitment of women into far-right movements through social media platforms.

Her recent publications in Violence Against Women and Harvard Women’s Policy Journal analyze the connections between gendered violence, the men's rights movement, and international cybersecurity standards.

Esli holds a Masters of Science in Risk Analysis from King’s College London, and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Political Science from McGill University. She also has professional work experience in international relations, political risk analysis, and partnership management.