Dr. Alessia Invernizzi

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Biography

Alessia Invernizzi is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the European Politics Group at the Center for Comparative International Studies. She contributes to the ERC-funded EUROBORD project, focusing on how geopolitical crises shape European boundary configurations and resource control. Alessia has expertise in quantitative research methods and leads data collection on border control and resources. Alongside her work on European borders, she continues her research in contemporary trade policy, particularly within the context of the European Union. Her broader research interests include industrial policy, sanctions, European integration, and international organizations, primarily employing a political economy framework. Her work has been published in prominent journals such as International Organizations, Journal of Peace Research, and European Union Politics. Alessia obtained her doctoral degree from the University of Konstanz with a dissertation on strategic interests in contemporary protectionism. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Business from the University of Milan-Bicocca and a Master's degree in Political Economy from the University of Konstanz. Additionally, Alessia has served as a trainee at the European Commission's DG Trade, where she supported the chief economist unit in trade analysis and evaluations. During her doctoral studies, she was a visiting researcher at UC San Diego, Princeton University, and Tel-Aviv University. Alessia has also served as PhD student representative and Managing Editor of European Union Politics.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher

2024-01-01 — Present

ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Conducts research on the ERC-funded EUROBORD project and contributes to various aspects of European political studies.

Requirements for ETH Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.4
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:159
Verbal Percentile
Required:80
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:81
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Writing Percentile
Required:85
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering, Natural Sciences, or Mathematics) Minimum 180 ECTS credits Subject-specific knowledge equivalent to ETH Bachelor's programs
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree diploma or transcript
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation (1 page)
  • Two academic recommendation letters
  • English language proficiency certificate
  • GRE General Test (for non-EU/EFTA applicants)
Specialization Notes

The GRE is mandatory for students who did not obtain their Bachelor's degree in an EU/EFTA state. Some departments (e.g., Computer Science) have specific ECTS credit requirements in core subjects.