Aris Martinelli

Aris Martinelli is a Researcher at the School of Social Work and Health at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (HES-SO) in Lausanne. His work focuses on the intersection of labor relations, political economy, and social transformations in contemporary work environments.

His educational background includes a BA HES-SO in Social Work from the High School of Social Work in Geneva, and BSc HES-SO degrees in Economic Law and Business Economics from Haute Ecole Arc - Gestion.

Dr. Martinelli's research interests span sociology of work, political economy, global value chains, transportation industry dynamics, and social policy. His work employs qualitative methodology and document analysis to examine how workers and institutions navigate transformations in labor markets. He has conducted extensive research on working conditions in the Swiss machinery industry, road transport sector, and the evolving nature of labor inspections in response to workplace transformations.

His recent publications and ongoing projects reveal a consistent focus on how labor inspections adapt to changing work environments, the impact of digitalization and AI on labor markets, and the evolving conditions of workers in global production networks. His research combines theoretical rigor with practical policy implications, often collaborating with government agencies like the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO).

Among his notable works is the 2023 book Le capital et le travail dans les chaînes mondiales de valeur which examines profit strategies and working conditions in the Swiss machinery industry.

Dr. Martinelli actively collaborates with researchers across Switzerland and internationally, contributing to academic conferences and policy discussions on labor market transformations. His current research portfolio includes projects on innovative labor inspection strategies (2025-2028) and the impact of AI on labor shortages in supply chain professions (2024-2025).