He received his political science PhD from the University of Chicago. Dr. Mirilovic's publications include articles in Comparative Politics and in the International Political Science Review and a chapter in an edited volume Worldviews of Aspiring Powers published by Oxford University Press. His research examines links between domestic and international politics. In particular, his research interests include migration and diaspora politics and the study of the role of ideology and religion in international relations. In addition to teaching at UCF, Dr. Mirilovic has taught at the Elliott School of International Affairs at the George Washington University.