Lars B. Sonderegger

Lars B. Sonderegger serves as a Lecturer at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU), School of Business, within the Institute for Business and Regional Economics. He teaches management and leadership modules while simultaneously leading his research and consulting firm Quantonomics LLC. His work bridges academic theory with practical business applications, focusing on translating behavioral neuroscience into organizational solutions.

His educational background includes neuroscience and behavioral sciences studies at the University of Zurich, culminating in a magna cum laude doctorate in stress management under Prof. Dr. Ulrike Ehlert. This foundation combines with his Swiss Federal Diploma in Business Administration and family background in SME entrepreneurship to create his unique practitioner-scholar approach.

Sonderegger's research centers on behavioral economics and neuroscience applications in management, with particular emphasis on leadership development, organizational transformation, and human capital optimization. His work explores how neurobiological principles can reshape traditional management practices, especially in hybrid work environments, decision-making processes, and talent retention strategies. Current projects include the VR Board Assessment Tool, Transformation Tracking, and Agile Collaborative People Management.

His publication portfolio demonstrates consistent focus on practical neuroscience applications, with recent work examining leadership in VUCA environments, employee well-being frameworks, and cognitive bias mitigation in governance. The trajectory shows increasing integration of neuroscientific evidence into management literature, moving from foundational stress research toward actionable leadership tools.

• Schulze Award for Outstanding Applied and Practice Publication (2023)
• Fellow of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures & Commerce (2017)

Sonderegger actively advises Master's students at HSLU on topics ranging from performance management to organizational transformation, while securing consulting engagements that translate academic insights into business value. His Quantonomics firm implements behavioral strategies for clients, supported by research projects tracking transformation effectiveness and developing neuroscience-based leadership tools. He serves on multiple boards including SHL Schweizerische Hotelfachschule Luzern and Eigthwell, applying his expertise to real-world organizational challenges.

Through Quantonomics and his university role, Sonderegger maintains a dynamic research-practice ecosystem where academic inquiry directly informs consulting solutions. His teams develop tools like the VR Board Assessment platform while conducting field research on agile people management and SME internationalization, ensuring continuous feedback between theory and practice.