Yihan Gao

Yihan is a master's student in Comparative and International Studies at ETH Zurich. He holds a joint degree in Economics and Politics from the University of Warwick, where he developed a strong foundation in quantitative analysis and political economy. His understanding of governance and institutional dynamics was shaped by his exchange experiences at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and the University of Konstanz, where he explored how different political systems navigate multilevel governance challenges. 

As a research assistant, he strives to apply his technical knowledge to comparative studies of supranational governance and institutional development. By embracing interdisciplinary approaches, Yihan seeks to investigate how legitimacy, policy implementation, and decision-making processes shape the stability and adaptability of transnational political structures. With a deep curiosity and an international perspective, he is committed to uncovering new dynamics in institutional evolution and governance frameworks, shedding light on their complexities in an ever-changing world.