Gregor Bongaerts

Prof. Gregor Bongaerts is a University Professor at the Institute of Sociology at the University of Duisburg-Essen. He holds a chair in General Sociology/Sociological Theory. His academic career includes extensive teaching in theoretical sociology, action theory, and sociological research methodologies. He has been actively involved in courses such as 'Theoretische Soziologie', 'Einführung in die Soziologische Theorie', and 'Wissenschaftstheoretische Voraussetzungen soziologischer Forschung'.

Research interests focus on sociological theory, action theory, practice theory, and critical analysis of reductionist individualism. His work interrogates Bourdieu’s theories of practice, social constructivism, and the 'Practice Turn' in social theory. He has published widely on topics including societalization, habitus, and embodied sociality.

Recent articles explore global/transnational sociology, methodological approaches to social theory, and critiques of individualism. His work bridges classical and modern sociological thought, engaging with theorists like Schütz, Weber, and Bourdieu. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, but his contributions to sociological theory are significant. He advises students through thesis colloquia and maintains an active research agenda through various projects and teaching roles.