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Professor Alexander Grasse is a distinguished academic at Justus Liebig University Giessen, where he holds the position of Professor of Politics and Economics in Multi-Level Systems within the Institute of Political Science. His extensive career spans multiple European and American institutions, including teaching and research positions at IUAV di Venezia, Milano Statale, Padova, Bologna, North Carolina State, and Athen Panteion.
His research focuses on Political Economy, Steering and Modernization Policy, Multi-level Governance and Democratization (particularly regarding the European Union, Federalism, and Regions), Comparative System Analysis, and Political Italy Studies. He leads the PIFO (Politische Italienforschung) research group, which specializes in contemporary Italian politics and its relationship with Germany and the European Union.
Professor Grasse's publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output with a particular emphasis on Italian politics within the European context, federalism, and multi-level governance systems. His recent work examines Italy's evolving role in the EU, political-economic challenges following European elections, and Germany-Italy bilateral relations.
- Clemens Maria Brentano-Preis 2007 in Politikwissenschaft for outstanding contributions to Italy studies and promoting German-Italian academic cooperation
He serves in numerous administrative capacities including Chairman of the Examination Board for Politics and Economics, Member of the Joint Commission for the Humanities, and Deputy Head of the Teaching Degree Programme in Politics and Economics. Professor Grasse also coordinates multiple modules across BA Social Sciences, Teacher Training, and MA Democracy & Governance programs, demonstrating his significant institutional responsibilities.
