Kurt Braddock

Kurt Braddock is an instructor in the Department of Communication Arts and Sciences and the Homeland Security Studies program at Penn State University. He studies the strategic communicative techniques that influence social behavior, particularly in illicit political groups. Although he is interested in how communication affects all kinds of behavior, his research specifically focuses on how communication used by terrorist groups contribute to radicalization, recruitment, and political violence. Dr. Braddock's work also informs practical approaches to counter-radicalization and counter-terrorism. He has authored articles in communication and security journals, and he has performed research for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. National Institute of Justice, and the U.S. Office of Naval Research. He also consults multiple government entities, including the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development, and Congressional committees on homeland security.