Luigi Droste

Dr. Luigi Droste is a Lecturer in the Department of Sociology at the University of Münster, affiliated with the School of Social Sciences. He holds a PhD in Sociology from the same institution (2015). His research focuses on Economic Sociology, Political Sociology, and Quantitative Methods, with particular attention to topics like social inequality, populism, digitalization impacts, and labor market dynamics. He teaches courses such as 'Sociology of Wealth Inequality' and 'Economic Sociology,' emphasizing quantitative empirical analysis. Recent publications explore anti-establishment sentiment, climate anxiety, and the societal effects of digitalization. He has contributed to projects evaluating urban management strategies and migration-related urban safety perceptions. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical methods, addressing contemporary challenges in democratic societies and global socioeconomic structures.

Teaching responsibilities span undergraduate and graduate levels, including statistics modules (I and II), research methods, and specialized seminars on populism, labor sociology, and trend data analysis. He collaborates with institutions like the City of Münster on applied research projects. His academic contributions reflect a commitment to interdisciplinary approaches, linking sociological theory to real-world policy implications.