Torvid Kreisler

Torvid Kreisler is a Researcher at the Institute of Sociology, Faculty of Philosophy I, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, where he works at the Chair of Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences under Prof. Dr. Oliver Arránz Becker.

His educational background includes:

• Master of Arts (MA) in Sociology from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (2018)
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in "Social Sciences/Philosophy – Sociology" from the University of Leipzig (2013)

Torvid Kreisler's research focuses on environmental sociology and health sociology. His work examines the relationship between urban environments, particularly green spaces and transportation infrastructure, and human health and social outcomes. He employs quantitative methods to analyze how biodiversity, urban planning, and environmental factors impact physical fitness, sociability, and overall health. His research in the BioDivFund project investigates how biodiversity affects physical fitness and sociability in Saxony-Anhalt.

His scholarly contributions demonstrate a strong focus on understanding urban transitions, sustainable transportation systems, and the health impacts of environmental factors. Kreisler's work bridges sociology with urban planning and public health, contributing to interdisciplinary research on environmental inequality.

Teaching responsibilities include:

• Methods of data collection and qualitative data analysis (M1a)

Professional activities:

• Research associate in the BioDivFund project "Impacts of biodiversity on physical fitness, sociability, and health in Saxony-Anhalt and beyond" (since February 2022)
• Research Associate at the Chair of Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences (since February 2019)