Patrick Leinhos

Patrick Leinhos is a Researcher at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, affiliated with the Department of Education and Pedagogy under the Faculty of Philosophy III. He has held this position since May 2021, focusing on qualitative research methodologies and socio-cultural dimensions of education.

• Current Role: Research Associate (since 2021)
• Academic Rank: Researcher
• University: Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg

His research spans youth and peer studies, volunteerism in educational contexts, and gender/queer theoretical approaches. He has presented extensively on topics such as biographical temporalization of normative differences, queer engagement dynamics, and the role of peer cultures in educational elite formation. His work often integrates the documentary method for analyzing social differentiations.

Key trends in his research include: longitudinal studies on dual careers, intersections of biography and queer activism, and critical examinations of institutional expectations versus youth-driven actions. Notable awards include the Hans-Böckler-Foundation Scholarship for his doctoral work on queer activism in adolescence.

Scientific Awards:

• Hans-Böckler-Foundation Scholarship for Doctoral Research

He has contributed to teaching in areas such as queer education, gender discourse, and youth societal (in)staging across multiple semesters. Collaborative work with scholars like Susanne Siebholz and Tina Helwig highlights his interdisciplinary approach.