Ekaterina teaches core classes on theory and practice of conflicts and conflict resolution. Her research interests include nationalist violence, identity politics, migration, youth and gender. Dr. Romanova’s regional expertise is in the CIS, the Caucasus and Central Asia. She has been actively involved in the conflict resolution work and trainings in the Caucasus and Asia, contributing to a series of problem-solving workshops between South Ossetian-Georgian civil society leaders and trainings for youth leaders from that region. Dr. Romanova holds a PhD from School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, George Mason University.