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Martin Müller is an Associate Professor at the University of Lausanne's Institute of Geography and Sustainability. He holds a PhD from Goethe-Universität Frankfurt and has held academic positions at institutions including the University of St. Gallen and the University of Zurich. His research focuses on urban sustainability transitions, particularly through the lens of major cultural and sporting events like the Olympics and World Cups, and explores geopolitical knowledge imbalances favoring the Global East. Müller leads the M3 research team (Materialities | Multiplicities | Metropolis) and has contributed to global debates on event sustainability via collaborations with organizations like ICOM.
- Education: PhD in Human Geography (Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, 2008), Master's in Development Studies (University of Cambridge, 2005), Bachelor's in Economic Geography (Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich, 2004).
His work critically examines how mega-events reshape urban landscapes and economies, with recent publications analyzing cultural institution sustainability and the global 'mega-event syndrome'. Müller has been interviewed by major media outlets including The New York Times and BBC for his insights on event-driven urban development.
Grants & Awards: SNSF Scholarship Professor (2017–2019), numerous grants supporting research on urban sustainability and global knowledge geographies.
