Dr. Mark George Bound
Dr. Mark George Bound is the Founding Director of the Institute of Conflict Science and the Research Director of Social/Political Conflict Anthropology, where his work explores the forces that shape human disagreement, governance, and social change.
An accomplished scholar and educator, he has taught widely in interdisciplinary studies, constitutional law, social justice, and social‑political theory, earning a reputation for bringing clarity and urgency to complex issues.
He serves as Editor‑in‑Chief of the Journal of Interdisciplinary Conflict Science (ISSN 2377‑6382), a publication dedicated to advancing innovative research across the conflict‑studies field.
Originally from Upstate New York and now based in South Carolina, Dr. Bound balances his academic life with a love of golf, home‑brewing, and an ever‑growing slate of research and writing projects.