Benjamin Kohlmann

Benjamin Kohlmann is a Heisenberg Professor in the English Department at the University of Regensburg. His academic journey includes positions at the University of Freiburg, Columbia University, and the University of Cambridge, with a focus on literary theory, Marxism, and 20th-century British literature.

• PhD in English Literature, University of Oxford (2011)
• Habilitation, University of Freiburg (2017)
• MA and Undergraduate Studies, University of Freiburg

His research bridges literary theory and political ideologies, emphasizing Marxist frameworks, welfare state narratives, and interdisciplinary approaches. Recent publications explore speculative institutions, socialist aesthetics, and the politics of critique.

His work spans monographs, critical editions, and journal articles, reflecting a commitment to analyzing class, democracy, and cultural memory in British and comparative contexts.

• Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Prize (2018)
• Feodor Lynen Fellowship (2012-2013)
• DAAD Scholarship (2008-2010)
• Michael Foster Memorial Scholarship (2007-2010)

Kohlmann contributes to academic service through editorial roles and grant committees, fostering emerging scholarship in literary and political studies.