Knut Petzold

Knut Petzold is a Visiting Professor at the Department of Sociology and Human Geography, Paris Lodron University of Salzburg. He concurrently holds the position of Professor of Methods of Empirical Social Research at Zittau/Goerlitz University of Applied Sciences. His expertise focuses on social structure analysis, social inequality, and advanced research methodologies with an emphasis on causal inference. Current research interests include higher education dynamics, migration patterns, ethnic discrimination, and experimental sociological designs.

Education:

• Doctorate in Sociology from University of Leipzig (2011)
• Postdoctoral Habilitation in Sociology from Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt (2019)

Research Interests:
Knut Petzold's work bridges theoretical frameworks with contemporary quantitative methods. His investigations into mobility/migration patterns and social norms leverage experimental designs to uncover causal relationships. He regularly contributes to debates on methodological rigor in sociology, particularly in addressing issues of social inequality through advanced statistical techniques.

Professional Roles:

• Visiting Professor, University of Salzburg
• Full Professor, Zittau/Goerlitz University of Applied Sciences

Labs/Teams:
Affiliated with the Department of Sociology's research groups focusing on migration studies and empirical methodology development.