Myriell Fußer

Myriell Fußer is a Research Fellow at the Institute for Sociology (School of Social Sciences and Philosophy) at Philipps University of Marburg. Her work focuses on transnational memory, conflict transformation, and postcolonial/post-development frameworks, with regional expertise in Latin America (Cuba, Colombia) and global development contexts. She employs Q Methodology, interviews, and grounded theory in her research.

Education

• M.A. in International Development Studies (2016-2019), Philipps University of Marburg
• B.A. in Social Sciences and Philosophy (2011-2015), Leipzig University
• Advanced Training in Nonviolent Conflict Transformation (2020-2021), KURVE Wustrow

Research Themes intersect transnational memories (particularly between Miami and Havana), self-determination in development cooperation, and gender dynamics in post-conflict societies. Her recent publications analyze reconciliation frameworks in Colombia through innovative methodologies and critique colonial legacies in global policy practices.

Scientific Contributions

• 2024: Co-authored Reconciliation in Colombia (DSF-funded) and Multiple Ways of Seeing (Forum Qualitative Social Research)
• 2022: Sentidos compartidos, sentidos controversiales (CAPAZ Working Paper)
• 2020: Postkolonialismus & Post-Development (FES Working Group)

Awards

• DAAD research grant for doctoral candidates (Nov 2023-Jan 2024)
• WUS Award 2nd place (2020) for master thesis on migration/escape

Academic Engagement includes guest lectures at the Center for Conflict Studies, workshop facilitation on Do No Harm approaches, and membership at the Center for Conflict Studies (Marburg). She teaches courses on transnational migration and post-development frameworks at Philipps University.