Dominik Hangartner
About Dominik Hangartner
Dominik Hangartner is a professor of public policy at ETH Zurich and Faculty Co-Director, known for his research on migration policies and political institutions.
Academic Title and Current Position
Dominik Hangartner currently holds the position of Faculty Co-Director and is a professor of public policy at ETH Zurich. His research focuses on the effects of migration policies and political institutions, employing fieldwork and statistical methods to gather and analyze data.
Educational Background and Fellowships
Dominik Hangartner earned his Ph.D. in social science from the University of Bern in 2011. Prior to that, he completed pre-doctoral fellowships at several prestigious institutions, including Harvard University, Washington University in Saint Louis, and the University of California, Berkeley. These experiences have significantly shaped his academic and research career.
Professional Experience and Career Progression
Dominik Hangartner began his academic career at the London School of Economics in 2011 as an assistant professor. He was promoted to tenured associate professor in 2013, reflecting his significant contributions to the field. In 2017, he joined ETH Zurich, where he continues to advance his research and teaching.
Published Work in Scholarly Journals
Dominik Hangartner has an impressive portfolio of published work in leading scholarly journals. His research has been featured in the American Journal of Political Science, the American Political Science Review, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Science, and Nature. These publications highlight his contributions to the study of migration policies and political institutions.
Awards and Honors
Throughout his career, Dominik Hangartner has received several prestigious awards, including the Philip Leverhulme Prize and the Swiss Science Prize Latsis. These accolades recognize his significant contributions to social science research and his impactful studies on migration policies.