Hans Peter Hahn

Prof. Dr. Hans Peter Hahn is a Professor of Social and Cultural Anthropology at Goethe University Frankfurt, affiliated with the Faculty of Social and Cultural Anthropology. His research focuses on material culture, museums, globalization, migration, and West African societies. He has conducted extensive fieldwork in Burkina Faso, Ghana, and Togo, examining topics such as consumption patterns, mobility, and the role of objects in cultural representation.

He leads major research projects like the German-French Doctoral College on representing the 'Other' (2023–2026) and was a guest researcher at the University of Ghana (2022–2023). His work bridges anthropology, archaeology, and museum studies, addressing ethical and epistemological challenges in cultural heritage.

Prof. Hahn's publications include over 20 monographs and edited volumes, such as Values and Revaluations (2022) and Das neue Zuhause (2019). He frequently lectures internationally on topics like restitution debates, materiality, and migration. His research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to understanding object agency, cultural hybridity, and the politics of representation.

His academic contributions span conferences, workshops, and advisory roles, particularly in Africa-focused initiatives. He collaborates with institutions like the Weltkulturenmuseum and engages critically with colonial legacies in museums and academia.