Clemens Kroneberg

Clemens Kroneberg is a Professor of Sociology at the Institute of Sociology and Social Psychology, University of Cologne. His research spans diversity and boundary making, action theory, social networks, and crime and deviance, with a focus on integrative theoretical frameworks like the Model of Frame Selection. He leads major projects including the ERC Starting Grant project SOCIALBOND and the DFG project Friendship and Violence in Adolescence, analyzing longitudinal data on social networks, identities, and juvenile delinquency.

• Principal investigator at University of Cologne
• Guest Professor at McGill University (2022-2024)

His research integrates cognitive social psychology with rational choice theory, applying the Model of Frame Selection to altruism, crime, political participation, and trust. Recent work examines post-pandemic juvenile delinquency trends, ethnic diversity in schools, and institutional trust in public goods provision.

Key scientific accolades include the Robert K. Merton Best Paper Award (2021) and Fellow of the European Academy of Sociology. He advises PhD students in areas related to social network analysis, panel analysis, and criminological theories.

• Advises students on diversity policies and racism
• Collaborates with institutions like ECONtribute Center of Excellence, Mannheim Centre for European Social Research