My focus lies at the intersection of conflict dynamics and socioeconomic impacts of conflict, including humanitarian needs and longer-term consequences. I am interested in leveraging novel methodologies, bridging disciplines to further research. In addition, I am particularly passionate about knowledge transfer and scientific communication.
Alexa Timlick left PRIO in 2026. The information on this page is kept for historical reasons.
Alexa Timlick
Interests and experience
Alexa Timlick is a Research Assistant with the VIEWS Research Consortium, where she contributes to various tasks concerning research output and project management. These include:
- Data management and analysis
- Reports and research articles
- Planning and facilitation of workshops
- Communication with stakeholders, including policy makers and INGOs
- Furthering development of forecasting models and machine learning pipelines
Education
2022-2024 Uppsala University Master of Social Science (MSSc) in Peace and Conflict Studies
Awards:
- Mats Hammarström Prize for Outstanding Thesis awarded by the Department of Peace and Conflict Research, Uppsala University
- Demscore Best Master Thesis Award awarded by the DEMSCORE research consortium hosted by the University of Gothenburg and including Stockholm Univeristy, Umeå University, and Uppsala University
- Braathen Fund Foundation Scholarship awarded by the Riksdag (Swedish Parliament) delegation to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and supporting research for an independent Master's level thesis
2016-2020 Sciences Po Paris and University of British Columbia Dual Bachelor of Arts (BA) in International Relations and Economics
Languages
- English, French
Technical Skills
- Python, R, Stata, LaTex
Projects
Dec 2022 –
ANTICIPATE: Anticipating the Impact of Armed Conflict on Human Development
ANTICIPATE: Anticipating the Impact of Armed Conflict on Human Development
Oct 2019 –
VIEWS: Violence & Impacts Early-Warning System
VIEWS: Violence & Impacts Early-Warning System
Jun 2023 – Jun 2025
VIEWS-PIN: People in Need
VIEWS-PIN: People in Need
Apr 2023 – May 2025
VIEWS Prediction Competition: Predicting the number of fatalities in armed conflict, with uncertainty
VIEWS Prediction Competition: Predicting the number of fatalities in armed conflict, with uncertainty
Latest publications
Håvard Hegre et al. (2025)
The 2023/24 VIEWS Prediction challenge: Predicting the number of fatalities in armed conflict, with uncertainty
The 2023/24 VIEWS Prediction challenge: Predicting the number of fatalities in armed conflict, with uncertainty
Journal article in Journal of Peace Research
Paola Vesco et al. (2024)
The impacts of armed conflict on human development: A review of the literature
The impacts of armed conflict on human development: A review of the literature
Journal article in World Development
Latest news
Thursday, 3 Apr 2025
Global Gatherings on AI Weapons and Satellite Imagery: PRIO at UN Forums
Global Gatherings on AI Weapons and Satellite Imagery: PRIO at UN Forums
PRIO’s engagement with issues around the use of AI was in full display last week, when PRIO researchers joined key UN discussions in Geneva on AI-enabled weapons and satellite technology, contributing expertise on security, ethics and strategic policy.
Monday, 25 Nov 2024
Armed Conflict’s Hidden Costs: A Multidisciplinary Look at War's Impact on Human Development
Armed Conflict’s Hidden Costs: A Multidisciplinary Look at War's Impact on Human Development
A new comprehensive review reveals that the detrimental effects of armed conflict extend far beyond the battlefield, with war reverberating through every aspect of human development.
