Regular biography
Vincent Kaufmann is an Associate Professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the CE department. His research interests include urban sociology, with a focus on urban planning, mobility, and territorial governance. He teaches courses such as 'City and Mobility,' 'Diversity and Sustainability in Human Mobility,' and 'International Geneva: An urban system in crisis.' Kaufmann is also involved in PhD programs and supervises doctoral students. His work explores the interplay between urban development, societal dynamics, and policy-making, with an emphasis on contemporary urban challenges.
Scholar-generated biography
Vincent Kaufmann is a sociologist at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, focusing on mobility, urban studies, transport, and planning. His research explores mobility as a form of capital and its role in shaping social and spatial dynamics. Kaufmann's work investigates how mobility influences urban development, social stratification, and the fluidity of urban life. He examines the interplay between transportation policies and urban planning, emphasizing the sociological dimensions of mobility. His publications highlight the complexities of daily mobility, the impact of public transport on cities, and the sociological implications of mobility as a tool for social change.