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I am a full professor in political science at the Institute of Political Studies (IEP) and the Laboratory for the Analysis of Governance and Public Policy in Europe (LAGAPE) of the University of Lausanne, Switzerland.
My research sits at the intersection of regulatory governance and comparative public policy, with a particular focus on how political authority is transforming beyond traditional national boundaries and established political institutions. My work explores two complementary areas:
i. Regulatory regimes: I examine the expanding role and impact of independent, hybrid, and private regulatory bodies, analyzing how these actors shape policy processes and governance across borders.
ii. Multilevel policymaking: I investigate policy dynamics within complex governance systems, focusing on policy integration, networked organizations, the evolving role of nation-states, and the diffusion of international norms, laws, and soft governance mechanisms across multiple levels of governance.
Currently, my substantive research focuses particularly on the dynamics of trust and distrust within and across regulatory regimes, as well as on the implications of green and digital transformations, especially those driven by advancements in artificial intelligence, for democratic governance.
Below are a few recent highlights from my latest research and ongoing work:
[3] Following the updated agreement with Wiley, our article on the empowerment of data protection authorities is now openly accessible.
[2] Our piece on trust dynamics across levels of governance is out in JEPP (open access).
[1] My book Introduction to Regulation and Governance, which provides a concise overview of regulation, the primary mode of modern governance by, within, and beyond the state, is available in print and electronic format.