Imke Kruse

Imke Kruse is a Research Scientist at the Max Planck Society, currently serving as the Program Manager for the International Max Planck Research School on the Life Course (LIFE) since 2006. She has held leadership roles in research planning and coordination, notably at the Center for Lifespan Psychology, and has contributed to establishing new research areas. Her academic background spans political science, history, and communication studies.

• Education: PhD in Political Science (Freie Universität Berlin, 2005), MA in Political Science, Modern/Contemporary History, Journalism (University of Potsdam, Freie Universität Berlin, 2002).

Her professional expertise includes migration policy, research management, and international collaboration in social sciences. She has worked with organizations such as Amnesty International, the German Council on Foreign Relations, and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. No specific awards or publications are listed in the provided text.