Mario Störkle

Mario Störkle is a Lecturer and Project Manager at the Institute for Sociocultural Development at the Hochschule Luzern - Soziale Arbeit (Lucerne School of Social Work). He holds a Dr. phil. in Sociology from the University of Basel (2020) and an M.A. in Sociology and Modern History from the University of Freiburg (2006). His work focuses on aging populations, voluntary engagement, qualitative research methods, and urban/community development. He has led over 30 projects, including studies on demographic change, elderly volunteering, and spatial planning.

Education:

• 2020: Dr. phil. in Sociology, University of Basel
• 2006: M.A. in Sociology and Modern History, University of Freiburg

Research Interests:

• Demographic change and its societal impacts
• Voluntary engagement among older adults
• Qualitative research methodologies
• Urban and community development strategies
• Social space analysis and public participation

Recent Projects:

• "Dialog Waldnutzung" (Forest Use Dialogue)
• "Einsamkeit im Alter - Toolkit Screening and Follow-up"
• "AR participation in urban planning"

Grants & Awards: No explicit awards listed, but extensive project funding from institutions like the Canton of Zug and Swiss Federal agencies.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Institute's sociocultural development initiatives, collaborating with local governments and NGOs on community projects.