Peter is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at New York University, Abu Dhabi. He conducts field experiments, collects original data, and uses statistics to learn about governance and service delivery in areas where the state is weak. ​​His work takes place in Congo, Sierra Leone, and Kenya. In 2015, ​Peter received his Ph.D. from Columbia University. He also has an M.Phil. in economics (with distinction) from Tilburg Universit