André Walter is a researcher at the University of Zurich, where he directs projects investigating electoral systems, autocratization & democratic erosion, and state formation. Leveraging statistical analysis and machine learning techniques, his work sheds light on the complex dynamics underlying democratic institutions and the factors that contribute to their stability or decline.

Education

University of St. Gallen | Switzerland 
PhD in Political Economy | Feb 2018

University of Zurich | Switzerland 
M.A in Sociology | Sept 2012

University of Jena | Germany 
B.A in Sociology | Aug 2010

Experience

University of Zurich | Research Group Leader 
Oct 2021 - present

University of St. Gallen | Lecturer 
Oct 2021 - present

University of Lausanne | Postdoctoral Researcher 
Dec 2019 - Jun 2021

University of St. Gallen | Postdoctoral Researcher 
Mar 2018 - Sept 2021