Alessio Albarello

Alessio Albarello serves as an Assistant Professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore, where his research centers on comparative politics, policymaking processes, democratic representation, and political behavior. He integrates applied methodology with 15 years of practical experience as an elected public representative and party leader in Trento, Italy, plus 10 years as a civil servant in social housing.

Education

• B.A. and M.A. in Engineering, University of Trento
• M.A. in European and International Studies (Summa cum laude), University of Trento
• Ph.D. in Political Science, University of Rochester

Research Focus

Dr. Albarello's work examines democratic institution functionality through policy formulation and citizen engagement lenses, employing mixed-method approaches to analyze cross-national political behavior. His unique public service background informs investigations into real-world governance challenges and policy implementation barriers.

Teaching & Professional Background

He teaches graduate courses including Research Methods in International Affairs (PP5904) and Policy Analysis Exercise (PP5110A), leveraging prior postdoctoral experience at Princeton University's Bobst Center for Peace and Justice. His committee service in Trento's Social Policy and Environmental Planning domains directly shapes his academic perspective on urban governance and social equity.

Advising

As faculty, Dr. Albarello advises LKY School graduate students across MIA, MPP, and MPA programs, though specific advisee names were not documented in source materials.