Lionel Valentin Progin

Lionel Valentin Progin serves as a Lecturer at the Urban Sociology Laboratory (LASUR) within the Institute of Architecture, School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC) at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL). He concurrently holds a position on the Teaching Committee of the Service for Academic Relations (SAR) at ENAC, contributing to academic program development and educational oversight across the school.

His research centers on urban sociology, with emphasis on social dynamics in urban environments, spatial inequality, and the sociological dimensions of urban planning. This work integrates sociological theory with empirical analysis of contemporary cities, reflecting LASUR's mission to investigate urban phenomena through critical social science frameworks.

As an educator, Dr. Progin leverages his expertise in urban sociology to enhance architecture and environmental engineering curricula, fostering interdisciplinary understanding of human-centered urban design. His dual roles bridge theoretical research with practical academic administration, ensuring pedagogical relevance to real-world urban challenges.