About
Prof. Dr. Philipp Gassert holds the Chair of Contemporary History at the University of Mannheim's Historical Institute (Faculty of Philosophy). He has held academic positions at institutions including the German Historical Institute in Washington DC, Heidelberg University, LMU Munich, University of Pennsylvania, and University of Augsburg. His research focuses on German/European contemporary history, transatlantic relations, US foreign policy, and protest movements. Current projects include a world history of street protests and a study on Baden-Württemberg's science policy since the 1970s.
- Education: Prior academic appointments at multiple universities across Europe and North America
- Consultation: Tuesdays 2-3 PM (digital only)
Research interests emphasize transnational historical frameworks, with recent publications analyzing protest movements and 9/11's historical impact. Active in academic governance as board member of the Baden-Württemberg Commission for Historical Regional Studies.
Recent scholarly activity includes a 2022/23 Senior Fellowship at Munich's Historisches Kolleg and visiting professorships in Haifa and Vienna.
