Christian Soffel

Christian Soffel is a Professor of Sinology at the University of Trier, Faculty II. His research focuses on the cultural and intellectual history of China, particularly Confucianism from the 12th to 20th century, traditional Chinese literature, Confucian canon theory, and Zhu Xi studies.

• Deputy Chairman, German Confucian Society
• Board Member, European Association of Chinese Studies (EACS)
• Member, DFG Review Board 1.16-02 'Asia-Related Sciences' (2023)

His academic career includes a PhD (1999) and Habilitation (2011) at LMU Munich, and he teaches courses at the University of Trier. Contact: soffel@uni-trier.de | Office: Campus I, 3rd floor, A351.