Hannes Mueller

Hannes Mueller is a Tenured Scientist at the Institut d'Analisi Econòmica (CSIC) in Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the London School of Economics (2008) and a Diplom in Economics from the University of Mannheim, Germany (2002). His research focuses on political economy, conflict analysis, economic history, and macroeconomics, with notable contributions to understanding the economic impacts of violence, media effects on conflict, and institutional dynamics.

Key positions include a Ramón y Cajal Researcher (2012–present) and roles at the London School of Economics as a Tutorial Fellow and Research Assistant (2006–2009). He has received grants from the Spanish Ministry of Economy, BBVA Foundation, and Catalan Government, supporting projects like 'Culture and Social Conflict' and 'Political Economy of Democratic Institutions.'

His work spans interdisciplinary methodologies, including satellite-based monitoring of war destruction and predictive modeling using news text. Awards include the prestigious Ramón y Cajal Fellowship. Mueller's research emphasizes policy-relevant insights into conflict prevention, economic recovery, and institutional resilience.