Olaf Seifert

Olaf Seifert is a Lecturer and Researcher at the Chair of Comparative Politics, Otto-Friedrich University of Bamberg, within the Faculty of Social Sciences, Economics and Business Administration. He holds an MA in Political Science from the same institution and has been part of the academic team since 2019, focusing on coalition governance, political party systems, and immigrant integration in democratic societies.

• Education: B.A. & M.A. in Political Science (2012-2019), University of Bamberg
• Key roles: Researcher, Digitalization Officer to the Vice President for Teaching and Students (since 2024)

His research examines coalition management in European democracies, immigrant political participation, and institutional mechanisms in parliamentary systems. Recent publications analyze Merkel's coalition governance, electoral dynamics, and frameworks for graduate research development.

Scientific contributions include co-authored articles in German Politics, Politics and Governance, and edited volumes on Merkel's government. He teaches courses like "The Political System of the USA" and "Fundamentals of Political Science".

Additional roles: Campaign Manager for SPD Bamberg (2019-2022), Managing Director of SPD Bamberg city council fraction (2020-2022), and Chairman of the Political Science Alumni Association BAD e.V. (2018-2024).