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Lena Maria Schaffer is a Professor of Political Science with a focus on Inter- and Transnational Relations at the University of Lucerne's Faculty of Cultural and Social Sciences, where she has served as a full professor since the fall semester of 2022 after joining as an assistant professor in 2016.
Her academic background includes:
- Born December 4, 1979, in Schorndorf, Germany
- Public administration studies at Universities of Konstanz, Warwick (UK), and Bologna (Italy)
- Doctorate from ETH Zurich on 'Voluntary climate change initiatives in the US: Analyzing participation in space and time'
- Postdoctoral research at ETH Zurich and University of Konstanz (2014-2016)
Her research spans critical domains in global governance:
- International Relations frameworks
- Transnational policy networks
- Climate change mitigation strategies
- Trade governance mechanisms
- Voluntary regulatory initiatives
Dr. Schaffer's scholarly work examines the intersection of environmental policy and international trade systems, with emphasis on non-state actor participation in climate governance. Her trajectory reflects deep engagement with transnational political dynamics through multiple research positions prior to her current professorship.
No scientific awards were documented in the available materials.
Regarding academic mentorship and funding, the provided information contained no specifics about doctoral advisees, grant acquisitions, or sponsored research projects.
Collaborative research structures such as laboratories or dedicated research teams were not referenced in the source materials.
