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Alessio Levis is a Lecturer at ETH Zurich focusing on International Political Economy and Environmental Politics. He is currently a doctoral researcher, having joined the institution in 2023. He holds a Master’s degree in Comparative International Studies (MACIS) from ETH Zurich, where he specialized in quantitative methods and data-driven analysis, and a Bachelor’s in Political Science and Economics from the University of Lucerne. Alessio’s research primarily explores public attitudes towards climate mobility policies within Switzerland and the European Union. He examines how citizens evaluate policies aimed at accelerating the uptake of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and studies the potential unintended consequences of the transition, such as declining fuel-tax revenues and increases in car ownership due to the lower operating costs of electric vehicles. His professional background includes experience as a journalist, content creator for SRF, and participation in various freelance projects. Alessio also engages in science communication, having produced short science videos aimed at making research on climate mobility accessible to broader audiences. In 2025, he will cover the Environmental Politics Governance Conference as a filmmaker, creating concise research-communication videos that connect scholarly insights to the wider public.
ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland
Teaching and conducting research in the area of International Political Economy and Environmental Politics.
University of Lucerne • Lucerne, Switzerland
Focused on digital marketing with an emphasis on quantitative analysis.
SRF Newsroom • Zürich, Switzerland
Produced and edited daily news videos for SRF’s news channel.
Self-employed • Switzerland
Creates promotional image videos and concepts for various clients.
Hotel Sempachersee • Sempach, Switzerland
Developed and produced promotional cooking videos for the hotel's marketing.
SRF Newsroom • Zürich, Switzerland
Contributed to the news video production team.
University of Lucerne • Lucerne, Switzerland
Assisted in conducting empirical studies and data preparation.
Stiftung für Schwerbehinderte Luzern • Luzern, Switzerland
Provided daily support and assistance to individuals with severe disabilities.
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