Lukas Kerschbaumer

Lukas Kerschbaumer is a Researcher and Head of the Study Programme for Social, Health & Public Management at MCI | The Entrepreneurial School®, where he also contributes to the Center for Social and Health Innovation. His research examines social dynamics, poverty, unemployment, and health equity through qualitative methods.

Research interests include:

• Labor market integration of refugees and youth
• Social determinants of health
• Qualitative methodologies in social sciences
• Network analysis in social systems

Recent publications (2019-2024) focus on unemployment transitions, pandemic inequalities, disability inclusion, and health policy, demonstrating consistent engagement with vulnerability and social resilience themes.

Awards and recognitions:

• MCI 2022 Award for Research & Innovation
• Science Prize of AK Upper Austria (2022)
• Ars Docend Recognition Award nomination (2022)
• Best Poster Award (2018)