Dr. Massimo Filippini

Professor

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Biography

Massimo Filippini is a Full Professor of Economics at the Università della Svizzera italiana, holding a joint professorship with ETH Zurich since October 1999. He serves as the director of the Centre for Energy Policy Economics (CEPE) at ETH Zürich. His research focuses on energy economics policy, behavioral economics, and applied econometrics. Filippini investigates areas such as energy efficiency, energy development, and the empirical analysis of energy demand. He has been involved in the evaluation of regulatory frameworks governing energy markets and conducts productivity efficiency analyses of firms. Furthermore, he has served on editorial boards and has published over 120 articles in leading peer-reviewed journals along with several books and book chapters. His visiting scholar experiences include prestigious institutions like the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard University. He has actively contributed to professional associations and has held leadership positions, including the presidency of the Swiss Association for Energy Economics.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

1999-10-01 — Present

Università della Svizzera italiana • Lugano, Switzerland

Teaching and research in economics with a focus on energy and behavioral economics.

Full Professor

1999-10-01 — Present

ETH Zurich • Zurich, Switzerland

Joint professorship with Università della Svizzera italiana, focusing on energy policy and economics.

Requirements for Università della Svizzera italiana

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
GMAT
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Economics or related disciplines At least 180 ECTS credits
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree diploma
  • Official transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Letter of motivation
  • English language certificate
  • GMAT/GRE (Mandatory for non-EU/non-EFTA)
  • Copy of passport/ID
Specialization Notes

Department of Finance - Master in Finance (MFIN).