Dr. Roman Sieler

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Roman Eric Sieler is a PhD student specializing in Environmental Economics within the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Basel. He has pursued a double degree M.Sc. in Economic Development and Growth at Lund University and Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, following a B.Sc. in International Economics from the University of Tübingen. With a strong background in policy analysis, he has worked with adelphi research in Berlin, supporting energy partnerships for the German Federal Government. His academic endeavors include an enriching year at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts, and a period of study in Chile. Sieler's research primarily focuses on the intersections of environmental and development economics, emphasizing the impacts of climate change and pollution on vulnerable communities. He is currently investigating the microeconomic aspects of air pollution productivity in German firms and the effects of the European Emission Trading Scheme. His work aims to contribute to the understanding of how climate policies can be effectively designed to mitigate adverse effects on economies while promoting sustainable development.

Research Interests

Experience

Policy Analyst

— Present

adelphi research • Berlin

Supported energy partnerships for the German Federal Government, focusing on international collaborations.

Requirements for University of Basel

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:95
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with at least 180 ECTS Specific ECTS requirements in core subjects (e.g., 90 ECTS in Math/CS for Data Science)
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate or current transcript of records
  • Diploma Supplement (if available)
  • CV/Resume
  • Copy of valid passport or ID card
  • Evidence of language proficiency (C1 level recommended for English/German programs)
  • Proof of payment of application fee (CHF 100)
Specialization Notes

The University of Basel generally requires C1 level proficiency in the language of instruction. For most English-taught Masters, TOEFL (min 92-95) or IELTS (min 7.0) is the standard.