Heiko Löwenstein

Prof. Dr. Heiko Löwenstein is a full Professor for Theories, Concepts, and Methods of Social Work with a focus on Inclusion at the Catholic University of North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne Department. He previously held a professorship at the Evangelical University of Freiburg from 2014 to 2019 and has been actively contributing to academic discourse in social work through research and leadership roles.

His research interests center on the theoretical and methodological foundations of social work, particularly in contexts of inclusion, social psychiatry, and gender issues. He has a strong interdisciplinary background linking educational sciences, social work practice, and community-based interventions.

He serves as spokesperson for the 'Movement, Sport and Body' specialist group of the German Society for Social Work (DGSA) and contributes to doctoral colloquia and theoretical development within the organization. His work bridges academic scholarship and practical application in social services.

Prof. Löwenstein earned his academic credentials through a Diploma in Social Work from the Cooperative State University Villingen-Schwenningen, a Master's from the Evangelical University of Freiburg, and a Doctorate from the Faculty of Educational Sciences at Humboldt University, Berlin. Prior to academia, he worked as a social worker in social and community psychiatry.

• Education:
• Diploma in Social Work, Cooperative State University Villingen-Schwenningen
• Master's in Social Work, Evangelical University of Freiburg
• PhD, Faculty of Educational Sciences, Humboldt University Berlin

He has served as a research associate at the Social Science Research Institute on Gender Issues Freiburg (SoFFI F.) and at Ravensburg-Weingarten University of Applied Sciences. His current role emphasizes academic leadership and mentorship in the field of social work theory and practice.