Andrea Freites H.

PhD Candidate in Political Science (International Relations & Research Methods)

Institute of Political Science — Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

ICLAC — Millennium Nucleus on the Impacts of China in Latin America and the Caribbean

apfreites@uc.cl

Education

2022–2026 (exp.)PhD in Political Science (International Relations & Research Methods) — Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
2024MA in Political Science — Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
2021MA in International Studies (Highest Distinction) — Universidad de Chile
2016MEd in Values and Citizenship Education (Highest Distinction) — Universidad Católica Andrés Bello
2008BA in Education — Universidad Central de Venezuela

Additional Training: Certificate in Chinese Studies, Universidad de Chile (2021). Mixed Methods Summer School, PUC (2024-2026). Courses in Data Analysis in R, Introduction to Python, Applied Econometrics for Social Sciences (2021–2022). Languages: Spanish (native), English (proficiency), French (beginner).

Research Interests

Publications

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Teaching

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Research Positions

2023–PresentDoctoral Researcher — ICLAC (Millennium Nucleus, ANID)
2025–2026Junior Researcher — Ford Foundation / Fudan University / Universidad del Pacífico
2025Junior Researcher — ACCWS & Universidad de Chile
2022Research Assistant — China–Latin America Working Group, PUC
2020–2021Research Assistant — Universidad de Chile; National University of Singapore collaborations

Editorial Service

2023–Present Editorial Manager — Revista de Ciencia Política, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Professional Service

2016–2025Analyst — Fundación Gente de la Calle, Santiago de Chile
2007–2015Manager — Consejo Moral Republicano, Caracas, Venezuela

Scholarships & Awards

2025ANID Internship Scholarship — Universidad de Barcelona
2022-2026National Doctoral Scholarship — ANID, Chile
2022Scholarship OEA-ANID
2022Doctoral Scholarship — Vice-Rectorate of Research, PUC (Assistant Scholar)
2022Most Outstanding Worker — Fundación Gente de la Calle
2021Highest Distinction — MA, Universidad de Chile
2021Research Competition Award — Institute of International Studies-FIDA
2013Professional Exchange — Rotary Foundation (Sweden–Venezuela)
2008Highest Distinction — BA Degree Examination, Universidad Central de Venezuela