Chantal Magnin

Chantal Magnin is a Lecturer at the Lucerne School of Business (Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts) since 2006, specializing in sociology, economic history, and urban development. She holds a doctorate in sociology from the University of Bern (2003) and a habilitation from Leibniz University Hannover (2015). Her research focuses on participatory politics, welfare state dynamics, and qualitative methodological approaches in social research.

Key affiliations include the Institute of Business and Regional Economics (IBR) and co-editorship of sozialer sinn, a journal for hermeneutical social research. Notable projects span urban development participation, precarious employment analysis, and digital transformation in work environments. She has contributed to over 40 peer-reviewed publications, including works on citizen engagement in urban planning and the sociological implications of banking sector crises.

Her research integrates theoretical frameworks with empirical studies, emphasizing structural analysis of social policies and institutional interactions. Recent work explores the impact of digital tools on neighborhood networks and post-pandemic workplace flexibility.