Sven Huber

Sven Huber is a Lecturer and Project Manager at the Lucerne School of Social Work (HSLU), affiliated with the Institute for Social Pedagogy and Social Policy. His professional roles include academic teaching, project management, and external advisory work across multiple institutions.

Educational Background:

• PhD in Education from the University of Wuppertal (2013), thesis: 'Zwischen den Stühlen. Mobile und aufsuchende Jugendarbeit im Spannungsfeld von Aneignung und Ordnungspolitik'
• Master of Arts in European Labour Studies, University of Bremen (2006)
• Diplom in Social Sciences, University of Wuppertal (2004)

Research Interests: Focus on social pedagogy, deviant behavior management, institutional education (e.g., residential care facilities), boundary-setting practices, and the interplay between social work and punitive measures. His work critically examines social control mechanisms and ethical dilemmas in youth welfare systems.

Key Projects:

• Research on punitive regimes in Swiss residential care institutions
• Analysis of participation dynamics in youth centers
• Studies on limits and sanctions in residential education

Professional Contributions: Serves as external reviewer for Swiss National Science Foundation grants, supervises master’s theses at FH Campus Wien, and advises multiple Swiss institutions on pedagogical strategies. Active in professional organizations like the Verein Sozialpädagogische Wohnheime Luzern (SpWL).

Teaching & Collaboration: Teaches at universities including University of Zurich (Institute of Education), FHNW, and Evangelical University of Freiburg. Engages in interdisciplinary projects linking social work theory with practical implementation.