Expert in Urban Studies and Social Sciences
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École Polytechnique Fédérale de LausanneBarbara Laurent-Lucchetti is a postdoctoral researcher at EPFL specializing in social sciences and urban studies. Her research focuses on understanding spatial dynamics and urban development through social science perspectives. She contributes to academic discourse through her work on urban spaces and social geography, particularly in the context of contemporary urbanization challenges. As part of the teaching team for the MOOC "Exploring Humans' Space: An Introduction to Geographicity," she helps students understand the complex relationships between space, society, and urban development. Her work examines how urbanization and social practices shape spatial relationships in contemporary cities.