My research explores the political economy of digital technologies and technological change, the promotion of global norms or agendas, and methodological issues of measurement and scaling. In my book project (forthcoming, Stanford University Press), I explain the origins and evolution of the global financial inclusion agenda and develop the theoretical concept of "participatory ambiguity" to advance our understanding of the dynamic relationship between global agendas and transnational communities. My work is published or forthcoming in the American Political Science Review, International Studies Quarterly, and the Review of International Political Economy, among others. My public-facing work is available in Policy Options, Good Authority, and The Conversation.

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I have experience teaching courses in international political economy and research methods at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. I have received several awards for my teaching and mentorship, including the Purdue Department of Political Science Outstanding Graduate Teacher Award and the Kenneth T. Kofmehl Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award (the highest teaching award given by Purdue’s College of Liberal Arts). I aim to incorporate active learning opportunities and real-world applications in all of my courses. During Spring Break (March 2026), I developed and taught a new study abroad course (in Glasgow and Edinburgh, Scotland) for Purdue students on the politics of global trade.

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Please use the links at the top of the page to access more information about my research and teaching, as well as a complete CV. You can reach me by email (tgirard@purdue.edu) or on Bluesky.

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