Melania Lese

I am a Phd(C) in Political Science at Babeș-Bolyai University, where I also earned my degrees in Law and Political Science. Since 2019, I have been the Executive Director of the Centre for the Study of Democracy, managing and coordinating research projects at national and European levels. My work focuses on education, energy poverty, and civil society, combining research with institutional analysis, policy-making, human rights, and data privacy.

Alongside my executive role, I am an associate lecturer in Political Science and Communication at FSPAC, Babeș-Bolyai University. My research interests include education, civil society, civil rights and freedoms, energy poverty, and just transition, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to current societal challenges.