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Prof. Daniel Kübler is a Full Professor of Democracy Research and Public Governance at the University of Zurich's Philosophische Fakultät. He leads the Democracy Research unit at the Institut für Politikwissenschaft. His academic career includes roles as Assistant Professor (2004), Privatdozent (2008), and Extraordinary Professor (2009) before becoming Ordinarius in 2017. He teaches courses on Swiss Politics, Direct Democracy, and Democracy Studies, and co-organizes the CIS Research Colloquium. His research focuses on direct democracy mechanisms, political participation, and governance structures in Switzerland and comparative contexts. Notable areas include Chinese perceptions of the EU, HIV/STI prevention policy effectiveness, and pandemic governance responses across European democracies. He has authored/co-authored over 20 peer-reviewed articles and policy reports since 2020, contributing to both academic journals and public policy analysis. His work bridges theoretical political analysis with applied governance challenges, particularly in urban and health policy domains.
- Education Background: Career progression indicates advanced academic qualifications in political science through traditional Swiss academic ranks (Privatdozent to Full Professor).
- Research Interests: Direct democracy institutions, political representation, populism, EU-China relations, and regulatory frameworks for emerging economies.
- Teaching: Coordinates courses like 'Einführung in die Schweizer Politik' and specialized seminars on 21st-century direct democracy ('DDS-21').
- Collaborations: Active in interdisciplinary projects such as cannabis regulation research and HIV prevention cost analyses.
