Pascal Steinemann

Pascal Steinemann is a Researcher and Doctoral Student at the Institute of Business and Regional Economics (IBR) at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts HSLU. His work focuses on cultural geography, regional development, and spatial planning. He holds a Master of Science in Geography from ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich, and a Bachelor of Science in Geography from the University of Zurich.

Education:

• 2024: CAS Innovation & Change in Cultural Management, University of Basel
• 2021: M.Sc. Geography (Human Geography/Spatial Planning), ETH Zurich & University of Zurich
• 2017: B.Sc. Geography & Physics Minor, University of Zurich

His research explores the role of cultural institutions in urbanization processes, particularly in Alpine regions. Current projects include SNF-funded work on 'Biennalisierung der Landschaft' and cultural-driven regional development. He has presented at international conferences such as the RSA Annual Conference (2025) and the Swiss Landscape Congress (2024).

Professional experience includes project management in mobility (2018–2024) and research roles at ETH Zurich's Department of Architecture (2022–2023). His work bridges academic research with applied regional policy and cultural planning.