Alfonso Sousa-Poza

Prof. Alfonso Sousa-Poza is a Professor leading the Department of Household and Consumer Economics at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. He also serves as Fachgebietsleiter (Head of Field) for the School of Health Care & Public Management. His research focuses on health economics, demographic shifts, public policy effects, and socio-economic determinants of well-being with emphasis on China and global populations. Recent work examines urban housing impacts on mental health, vaccination long-term effects, and obesity trends across 837 global studies.

Key contributions include analyzing peer effects on fertility preferences, spousal bereavement's healthcare implications, and worldwide diabetes prevalence. He has published over 48 peer-reviewed articles since 2012, specializing in cross-national comparisons and policy-relevant demographic analyses. Current teaching includes consumer behavior seminars and health economics modules for 2025 semester.