Giulia Mugellini

Giulia Mugellini is a Senior Lecturer and Researcher at the University of Lugano (USI), affiliated with the Faculty of Communication, Culture and Society, the Institute of Communication and Public Policy (ICPP), and the Public Integrity Research Group (GRIP). Her work focuses on measuring corruption and transparency in public administration, evaluating anti-corruption policies, and analyzing their impact on public service users' satisfaction. She holds a Ph.D. in Criminology from the Catholic University of Milan and has extensive international experience, including consulting for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and collaborating with institutions in Mexico, Austria, and Italy. Her research employs both quantitative and qualitative methods.

Giulia has contributed to national and international projects funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation, the European Commission, and the UN. Her expertise spans corruption measurement frameworks, public sector reforms, and the intersection of corruption with sustainable development goals. She also explores pandemic-era ethical dilemmas and behavioral responses to health crises.

Her publications highlight trends in anti-corruption policy evaluation, transparency mechanisms, and data reliability for SDGs. Key collaborations include work with the UNODC, the Center of Excellence in Statistical Information on Government (Mexico), and the Joint Research Center on Transnational Crime (Italy). Her research bridges academic rigor with practical policy applications globally.