Expertise

Alexander Weltin has been involved in policy research at Visionary Analytics since 2020. Throughout his time at Visionary, Alexander was contributed to multiple projects in the domains of educational, social, and R&D&I policies with particular focus on social innovation as well as green skills. These domains also constitute his current thematic focus.

As an Affiliated Junior Researcher at Visionary Analytics, Alexander facilitates research or evaluation assignments by collecting data using various, primarily qualitative methods (e.g.: desk research, expert interviews, surveys), applying tailored analytical tools (e.g.: case studies, horizontal analysis), and contributing to final outputs. His portfolio includes working on assignments for clients such as the European Commission (DG EMPL), the European Innovation Council and SME Executive Agency (EISMEA), or the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA).

Education

• Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy, and Economics, 2020. The Australian National University (Australia).

Selected Projects

• Blueprint “SPIRE-SAIS: Skills Alliance for Industrial Symbiosis – (SAIS) A Cross-sectoral Blueprint for a Sustainable Process Industry (SPIRE)”, EACEA, 2020-2023.
• Assessing and Disseminating the Results of the Social Innovation Calls Financed by the EU Programme for Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI) 2014-2020, DG EMPL, 2020-2021.
• Uptake of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by SMEs and Start-ups, EISMEA, 2020-2021.