Dr Pow’s research focuses on the way citizens interact with democratic decision-making, including through elections, mini-publics and referendums. He has investigated the potential for citizens’ assemblies to help address democratic deficits in deeply divided contexts. His current research explores the attitudes of participants and non-participants to democratic innovations, including both deliberative and participatory processes. Other recent projects have explored public opinion towards Brexit. Dr Pow served on the advisory group of the Citizens’ Assembly for Northern Ireland.