Fabien Ohl

Dr. Fabien Ohl serves as Professor of Sociology of Sports at the University of Lausanne's Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, where he previously served as director of the Institute of Sports Sciences and dean of the faculty. His research focuses on sports sociology, particularly doping in cycling and sports marketing. With over 2,159 citations and an h-index of 24, his work has significantly influenced sports sociology research. Through his bilingual Coursera courses "Doping: Sports, Organizations and Sciences" and "Dopage: Sports, Organisations et Sciences," he helps students understand the complex sociological aspects of doping in sports. His notable publications include "Social Capital and Sport Governance in Europe" (Routledge, 2010) and "L'épreuve du dopage: Sociologie du cyclisme professionnel" (PUF, 2008). His current work involves reforming professional cycling to reduce doping risks while examining the sociological factors that influence athlete behavior and organizational structures in sports.