Henk Drees

Prof. Henk Drees is a Professor at the Institute of German Philology within the School of Humanities at the University of Potsdam. His research focuses on Digital Humanities, Cultural Studies, and Linguistics with a particular emphasis on computational methods applied to humanities research. He directs the university's Digital Humanities Lab and has received the 2022 Prize for Digital Innovation in the Humanities for his work.

• Education: Advanced studies in German Philology and Digital Humanities (details not explicitly provided)
• Roles: Department Head, Lab Director, Academic Council Member

His research explores intersections between traditional humanities disciplines and digital methodologies, including text mining, computational linguistics, and digital cultural heritage. Recent projects include collaborative digital editions of German literary works and quantitative analysis frameworks for humanities research.

Prof. Drees has advised four graduate students and has been a principal investigator on multiple grants, including a DFG-funded project (2021-2024) exploring interdisciplinary digital humanities applications. He actively collaborates with institutions like the Institute for Advanced Study in Digital Humanities and contributes to open-access publishing initiatives.