Simon Hug

Simon Hug is a Full Professor at the University of Geneva, where he teaches in the fields of methods and international relations. Previously, he taught at the University of Texas at Austin, the University of St. Gallen, and the University of Zurich. He holds a PhD from the University of Michigan.

Professor Hug's research focuses on political institutions and civil wars, parliamentary behavior, and international institutions. His methodological expertise includes quantitative methods and formal political theory. His work examines conflicts, voting behavior in legislatures, and the impact of institutional design on political outcomes.

Hug's recent scholarly output demonstrates a strong focus on international organizations, legislative behavior, and conflict dynamics. His research spans quantitative analysis of voting patterns in international bodies like the UN General Assembly, studies of power-sharing arrangements in conflict resolution, and investigations into the relationship between migration patterns and security implications. His methodological contributions include developing datasets and databases for legislative studies and conflict research.

Professor Hug serves as supervisor for doctoral students including Cécile Richetta, Abboud Maksy Youssef, and Tamam Mohsen. His current research projects include examining recorded voting strategies in the European Parliament, investigating emotional norms in conflict transformation, analyzing human rights debates, studying exposure to violence and cooperative behavior, and exploring pandemic-era policy responses in Switzerland.