Stephan Rösli

Dr. Stephan Rösli is affiliated with the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), specifically within the School of Applied Linguistics and the Institute of Applied Media Studies. He specializes in political communication and energy policy analysis. His recent work includes co-editing the book Praxis politischer Kommunikation (2024), examining professionalization in Swiss democratic communication. He has led projects on cantonal energy policies, including the Clean Energy INDEX Switzerland (CEIS), and contributed to studies on regional renewable energy investments. His research bridges media studies, policy analysis, and sustainability science.

Key projects include:

• Development of user profiles for the Lake Zurich Sustainability Centre
• Establishment of the CEIS as a policy tool
• Analysis of Swiss cantonal energy investments

His current focus integrates digital discourse analysis with practical policy communication, emphasizing applied research in Swiss governance contexts.