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Syed Hani Hassan Abidi is an Associate Professor at the Department of Biomedical Sciences , School of Medicine , Nazarbayev University , Kazakhstan. His research integrates virology , immunology , viral oncology , and bioinformatics , with a focus on HIV molecular epidemiology , viral evolution , and drug resistance . He has led international projects across Pakistan, Kenya, Afghanistan, and Kazakhstan, and is recognized for innovative teaching and MOOC development. Education: PhD in Virology and Immunology Research Interests: His laboratory employs bioinformatics (machine learning, AI), genomics , and proteomics to study HIV phylodynamics , viral co-infections , and oncogenic viruses like EBV in prostate cancer. He also explores microbiome-immunity interactions and designs antiviral drugs/vaccines . Recent Research Trends: His 2025 publications emphasize COVID-19 immunopathology , HIV/syphilis epidemiology in Pakistan , and particle physics contributions via ATLAS , showcasing interdisciplinary impact. Awards & Recognition: Outstanding Teachers Award (2019, Aga Khan University) Fellowship of Higher Education (UK, 2022) Teaching & Grants: He pioneered Pakistan’s first MOOC on Computer-Based Drug Discovery (2014) and received a 2022 SoTL grant for MOOC-based molecular biology education. His teaching integrates animations , films , and flipped classrooms . Collaborations & Labs: Leads projects on HIV drug resistance , HCV genomics in Kazakhstan , and AI-driven dementia diagnostics (Kazakh Brain Atlas). His lab collaborates with global institutions to advance viral disease surveillance and therapeutic innovation .

• Virology
• Immunology
• Viral Oncology
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Katia Bianchini is a Research Fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology in Halle, Germany, with a focus on the intersection of law and anthropology in refugee and immigration contexts. She holds a PhD in Law (University of York), an LLM in Comparative Laws (University of San Diego), and a Law degree (Università di Pavia). Her work bridges empirical legal analysis with anthropological methodologies to address issues such as statelessness, asylum adjudication, and the rule of law in migration policies. Education PhD in Law, University of York (2011–2016) LLM in Comparative Laws, University of San Diego (1999–2000) Law degree, Università di Pavia (1992–1998) Bianchini’s research interests include refugee law , immigration law , statelessness , EU law , and human rights law . Her current project examines legislation and responses to missing and deceased sea migrants in Italy , analyzing legal frameworks for search, identification, and burial practices, particularly along the Central Mediterranean Route. She emphasizes the importance of legal anthropology to understand gaps between abstract law and its real-world application. The trends in her publications reflect a focus on statelessness determination procedures , asylum law (notably witchcraft-based claims), humanitarian visas , and rule of law challenges in migration contexts. Her work spans journal articles , book chapters , and monographs , often combining legal analysis with empirical data from interviews and fieldwork. Scientific Awards Erasmus scholarship, University of Leuven, Belgium (1997–1998) Grants and Professional Activities include visiting researcher roles at Fordham University and the University of Oxford, as well as editorial work for the Statelessness and Citizenship Review and the CUREDI Database . She has presented extensively on topics like statelessness in the UK , cultural diversity in asylum adjudication , and NGO criminalization in Mediterranean rescue operations .

• Refugee Law
• Immigration Law
• Statelessness
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Univ-Prof. Dr. med. Malek Bajbouj serves as Director of the Institute for Affective Neuroscience and Emotion Modulation at Charité – University Medicine Berlin's Campus Benjamin Franklin (CBF), operating within the Department of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry (CC 15). His position integrates clinical leadership with translational neuroscience research focused on severe mental illnesses. Dr. Bajbouj's research program centers on affective neuroscience and emotion dysregulation mechanisms in psychiatric disorders, particularly schizophrenia spectrum conditions and depression. He pioneers multimodal intervention approaches combining neuromodulation (tDCS), oxytocin augmentation, mindfulness therapies, and digital health tools. His work emphasizes translational biomarker development using neuroimaging, machine learning, and physiological stress parameter analysis to personalize treatment for treatment-resistant populations. Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals three dominant research trajectories: (1) novel treatment combinations for negative symptoms in schizophrenia (oxytocin + mindfulness, yoga therapy); (2) real-world implementation of neuromodulation (at-home tDCS protocols, technical efficacy monitoring); and (3) global mental health responses to crises (pandemic impacts on vulnerable groups, culturally adapted refugee interventions). His methodology consistently employs rigorous randomized controlled trials with embedded biomarker studies. As director of his eponymous institute, Dr. Bajbouj leads a multidisciplinary team conducting neuroimaging studies, clinical trials, and international collaborations focused on emotion modulation pathways. The institute coordinates research across CC 15's clinical infrastructure at CBF Building V, with particular emphasis on bridging laboratory neuroscience with clinical psychiatry through the DepressionDC and OXYMIND trial frameworks.

• Affective Neuroscience
• Emotion Regulation
• Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders
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Professor Oliver Razum at Bielefeld University's Faculty of Health Sciences leads Working Group 3 in Epidemiology & International Public Health. He serves on multiple commissions including the Faculty Conference and Teaching Commission, and contributes to the Center for Statistics and Bielefeld Center for Data Science. His work focuses on Epidemiology of migration and health Refugee health inequalities Medical rehabilitation equity Othering processes in public health Gender-sensitive health research Recent articles explore 2026 medical rehabilitation for people with disabilities, 2025 refugee mental health frameworks, and 2024 pandemic equity research. Key scientific contributions include the 2025 Georg Forster Fellowship and leadership in diversity-sensitive healthcare initiatives. His research spans urban neighborhood health effects , digital rehabilitation , and structural racism in healthcare . Current projects address intersectional inequalities , post-migration stress , and gender as social determinant . Professor Razum maintains active collaborations with institutions like the German Research Foundation and DRV Westphalia.

• Epidemiology
• Public Health
• Migration and Health
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Claudia Diehl is a Professor of Microsociology at the University of Konstanz, Germany, and co-speaker of the Cluster of Excellence The Politics of Inequality . She is actively involved in research on migration, integration, ethnic discrimination, and educational inequality. Her recent work includes leading the PerFair project on students' perceptions of fairness in schools. She has held visiting positions at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York and the Munk School in Toronto. PhD in Sociology, University of Mannheim (2001) Former Professor, University of Göttingen Former Researcher, Federal Institute for Population Research Her research focuses on social and ethnic inequalities , particularly in education and labor markets. She investigates how immigrants and ethnic minorities experience discrimination, integration, and social mobility in Germany and Europe. Her interdisciplinary work combines sociological theory with empirical data from large-scale surveys and policy-relevant studies. The analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent research trajectory centered on migration, integration, and inequality . Her work spans topics such as wage fairness, educational tracking, labor market participation, and perceived discrimination. There is a strong emphasis on comparative and longitudinal analysis , often using German and European datasets. Her publications appear in high-impact journals in sociology, migration studies, and social policy. Member, Advisory Board for Family Affairs Appointed to The Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Länder in Germany Claudia Diehl leads major research initiatives and collaborates with national and international scholars. She has contributed to policy discussions on integration, family, and education. While no direct mention of grants or advising is made, her leadership in large projects suggests active grant management and mentorship roles. She has published extensively, including special issues, edited volumes, and numerous journal articles.

• Microsociology
• Migration
• Integration
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Dr. Jochen Lingelbach is a Research Associate at the Chair of African History within the Faculty of Cultural Studies at the University of Bayreuth, working in the Cluster of Excellence "Africa multiple. Reconfiguring African Studies" since 2019. He earned his doctorate in 2018 from the Institute of African Studies at the University of Leipzig, where he had previously worked as a doctoral student and research assistant in the DFG Research Training Group "Fracture Zones of Globalization" from 2012-2016. Prior to that, he was a Research Associate at the Centre Marc Bloch in Berlin (2016-2017). His academic background includes studies in Geography and African Studies at the University of Leipzig and the University of Dar es Salaam (2003-2010). Dr. Lingelbach's research focuses on migration history, particularly colonial history (with emphasis on German and British contexts), the history of East Africa (especially Tanzania and Uganda), and the history of refugee camps and international refugee aid organizations. His work demonstrates a strong interdisciplinary approach that bridges historical analysis with contemporary refugee studies. His publication record reveals consistent scholarly output with a clear thematic focus on refugee movements during and after World War II, particularly examining Polish refugees in colonial Africa. His recent work has expanded to include comparative analyses of refugee experiences across different historical periods, including connections to contemporary refugee situations such as the Ukrainian crisis. The publications demonstrate expertise in both European and African historical contexts, with particular attention to the intersections of race, colonial administration, and refugee status. Dr. Lingelbach is actively involved in several academic networks including the Working Group Africa in the Refugee Research Network, the Network for Displaced Persons Research, and AEGIS CRG African Migration, Mobility, and Displacement (AMMODI). His current research project, "Africa in the Global History of Refugee Camps (1940s to 1950s)," builds upon his completed doctoral work on "Polish refugees during and after the Second World War in East and Central Africa," demonstrating a sustained commitment to understanding refugee movements within colonial contexts and their implications for contemporary refugee studies.

• Migration history
• Colonial history
• History of East Africa
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Prof. Dr. Silvia Schneider is a distinguished Professor of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology at Ruhr University Bochum, where she serves as Director of the Research and Treatment Center for Mental Health (FBZ). She also coordinates the Bochum-Marburg site of the German Center for Mental Health (DZPG). Previously, she held professorial positions at the University of Basel, where she served as Dean of the Psychology Faculty. Her academic career spans over three decades with significant contributions to child and adolescent mental health research. Dr. Schneider earned her doctorate from Philipps-University Marburg in 1992 with highest honors (summa cum laude) for her dissertation on "Psychological Transmission of Panic Syndrome." She completed her habilitation at Technical University Braunschweig in 2002. Her academic qualifications include board certification as a Psychological Psychotherapist (1999) and specialized credentials in behavioral therapy for children and adolescents (1998). Dr. Schneider's research primarily focuses on the etiology, prevention, and treatment of emotional disorders in childhood and adolescence. Her work examines familial transmission of emotional disorders, clinical baby and infant research, and diagnosis of mental disorders across the lifespan. She has pioneered research on anxiety disorders, particularly separation anxiety, and has developed innovative treatment approaches including exposure-based therapies. Her current work increasingly integrates neurobiological perspectives with clinical interventions, examining brain-behavior relationships in anxiety disorders through neuroimaging studies. Her extensive publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on child and adolescent mental health, with recent work expanding into digital interventions, virtual reality therapies, and large-scale multicenter studies examining anxiety disorders from both clinical and neurobiological perspectives. Her research bridges basic science with clinical application, maintaining a strong focus on evidence-based interventions for children and families. Visiting Professor at Anxiety and Depression Research Center, UCLA (2015-2016) Visiting Scholar at Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety, University of Pennsylvania (2009-2010) Honorary Professorship at University of Surrey Roehampton (2003-2010) Swiss National Science Foundation Professorship (2003-2006) DFG Habilitation Scholarship (1998-2001) Cassianeum Educational Foundation Dissertation Prize (1994) Dr. Schneider has successfully secured substantial research funding from major German and international funding bodies including the German Research Foundation (DFG), German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), and Swiss National Science Foundation. Her current projects include "The Role of Parents in Child Development in the Context of Immigration" (DFG), "Mobile Research Laboratory" (DFG), and "Improving Mental Health in Refugee Families" (BMBF). As Director of the FBZ, she leads a large interdisciplinary team conducting cutting-edge research while providing evidence-based clinical services. As Director of the Research and Treatment Center for Mental Health (FBZ) at Ruhr University Bochum, Dr. Schneider oversees a comprehensive research infrastructure supporting studies from basic developmental science to clinical interventions. The FBZ serves as a hub for interdisciplinary collaboration across psychology, psychiatry, and neuroscience, with particular strengths in anxiety disorders research, early intervention, and innovative treatment approaches including digital health solutions.

• Child and Adolescent Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Emotional Disorders
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Sir Paul Collier is a distinguished Professor of Economics and Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford, where he also directs the Centre for the Study of African Economies. He serves as the Oxford Academic Director of the International Growth Centre, a collaboration between the London School of Economics and Oxford University. Professor Collier has established himself as a leading authority on development economics, particularly focusing on African economies, poverty reduction, and the political economy of development. His academic journey includes significant public service, having served as Director of the World Bank Research Development Department from 1998 to 2003. He currently advises the International Monetary Fund Strategy and Policy Department and writes regularly for major publications including The Independent and The New York Times. His extensive contributions to economic thought have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards. Professor Collier's research interests span a wide range of critical development issues. He has made significant contributions to understanding the "bottom billion" - the poorest populations in the world - and has developed innovative approaches to addressing regional inequality, natural resource management, and the political barriers to development. His work consistently bridges academic rigor with practical policy applications, making complex economic theories accessible to policymakers and the general public alike. His publications reveal a consistent focus on practical solutions to development challenges. Recent works have examined urbanization in developing countries, the relationship between elections and economic performance, infrastructure investment in Africa, and the cultural foundations of economic success or failure. His research demonstrates how institutional design, cultural factors, and appropriate policy frameworks can enable neglected regions to "spiral up" toward prosperity. A.SK Social Science Award (2013) Arthur Ross Prize (for The Bottom Billion) Handesblatt Prize (for The Future of Capitalism) Adam Smith Prize by Glasgow's Philosophical Society (2023) Global Citizenship Award by Belgium's cooperative movement (2018) Professor Collier is actively engaged in advising governments on practical approaches to regional renewal. His recent work emphasizes the importance of local agency, collective learning, and moral leadership in addressing the challenges faced by neglected communities in both developed and developing countries. He challenges conventional economic orthodoxies that prioritize market forces alone and advocates for more nuanced, context-specific policy approaches that recognize the complex interplay of economic, social, and political factors in development processes.

• Development Economics
• African Economies
• Poverty and Inequality
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Prof. Dr. Sabrina Zajak serves as Head of the Consensus & Conflict Department at the Deutsches Zentrum für Integrations- und Migrationsforschung (DeZIM-Institut) and holds an adjunct professorship at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Ruhr University Bochum. A founding member of the Institute for Protest and Movement Research (ipb), she also serves on the board of Research Committee 47, 'Social Movements and Social Classes,' of the International Sociology Association. Her academic trajectory includes significant positions at Humboldt University Berlin, the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies Cologne, and the Social Science Center Berlin (WZB). Zajak's research centers on political sociology with dual emphases on consensus and conflict dynamics in plural societies. Her consensus research examines civil society engagement, refugee assistance networks, alliance formation, and everyday solidarity practices, while her conflict research analyzes protest movements, diversity challenges, and discrimination patterns. She has pioneered studies on transnational civil society alliances, particularly examining how social movements navigate national boundaries and build cross-border solidarity. Her recent publications reveal a decisive shift toward analyzing intersectional dynamics of race, migration, and social movements in European contexts. With significant attention to the Black Lives Matter movement's reception in Germany, her work demonstrates how global racial justice movements are adapted to local contexts. Her research increasingly addresses civil society responses to refugee crises, examining both supportive engagement and exclusionary practices, while also investigating structural barriers to diversity in German federal administration and cultural institutions. As a prolific academic leader, Zajak has served as (co-)editor for special journal issues including Development and Change (2017), Industrial Relations (2018), Social Movement Studies (2021), Competition and Change (2020), Moving the Social (2020), and European Cultural and Political Sociology (2022). Her department currently manages over 20 active research projects spanning discrimination experiences in Saxony, diversity in federal administration, Muslim youth association work, and violence protection in refugee accommodations, demonstrating the breadth and policy relevance of her research agenda.

• Political Sociology
• Civil Society Research
• Social Movement Research
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Prof. Esther Möller is the Deputy Director of the Centre Marc Bloch at Humboldt University Berlin. Her work focuses on the history of relations between Europe and the Arab world, migration, humanitarianism, and Mediterranean studies. She holds a PhD from the University of Mainz (2011) and a habilitation (2021), both in History. Previously, she served as a visiting professor for North African cultural history at Bundeswehr University Munich (2020–2022) and held the Alfred Grosser Visiting Professorship at Sciences Po (2022–2023). Her research explores 20th-century refugee movements from Europe to the Arab world, emphasizing Germany's diaspora in Lebanon, Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia. She has led projects on humanitarian aid in the Arab world, funded by the German Research Foundation and Gerda Henkel Foundation, and conducted archival research in Cairo via a postdoctoral fellowship. Current projects integrate interdisciplinary debates on colonial/postcolonial migration contexts. Awards: Postdoc Fellowship (Orient-Institut Beirut), Alfred Grosser Visiting Professorship Key Research: Egyptian Red Crescent history, French cultural policy in Lebanon Grants: DFG, Gerda Henkel Foundation, Fritz Thyssen Foundation

• History of Europe-Arab World Relations
• Humanitarianism
• Migration Studies
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Irene Pañeda Fernández is a Research Fellow at the Department of Migration, Integration, and Transnationalization at the WZB Berlin Social Science Center. She coordinates the TRANSMIT project, investigating migration aspirations and decisions in West Africa. Her research focuses on inequality and migration, exploring factors influencing migration decisions and attitudes toward immigrants/refugees. She holds a Ph.D. in Social and Political Sciences from the European University Institute (2022). Her research areas include migration studies, social inequality, climate change impacts on migration, welfare state analysis, and social science methodologies. Her recent work examines how climate disasters affect migration intentions in West Africa and the role of teacher bias in education systems. Her studies combine mixed-methods approaches, including factorial experiments and large-scale surveys. Key contributions include analyzing climate-induced migration patterns, educational discrimination mechanisms, and disaster-driven redistributive preferences. Current projects aim to bridge migration theory with policy-relevant insights, particularly in transnational contexts. She collaborates closely with international teams and institutions focused on migration and climate change intersections. Her work is methodologically rigorous, emphasizing policy-oriented outcomes.

• Migration Studies
• Social Inequality
• Climate Change and Migration
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Bani Gill is a Junior Professor in Urban Futures of the Global South at the Institute of Sociology, Faculty of Humanities, University of Tübingen. She is based in Tübingen, Germany, and her work bridges urban anthropology, migration studies, and postcolonial theory. She has held research affiliations with the University of Oxford, University of Copenhagen, and Utrecht University, reflecting her transnational academic profile. PhD in Social Sciences, University of Copenhagen (2015–2019), funded by the DFF ‘Emerging Worlds’ project MA in Migration and Intercultural Relations, Erasmus Mundus (2011–2013) MA in Modern History, Jawaharlal Nehru University (2008–2010) BA in History, University of Delhi (2005–2008) Her research focuses on South-South migration, particularly the experiences of African migrants in urban India. She explores themes of race, racialization, gender, illegality, and state surveillance through ethnographic methods. Her work critically examines urban governance, migration infrastructures, and the everyday coexistence of marginalized communities in postcolonial cities. She also investigates the transnational trade in human hair between India and Africa, highlighting unexpected connections across the Global South. Her recent publications, including in American Anthropologist and Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies , analyze migrant illegality, proximity, and urban futures. Her co-edited volume Proximity as Method (2024) advances interdisciplinary approaches to coexistence. The articles reflect a consistent focus on ethnographic depth, critical race theory, and the intersection of migration, urban space, and power. Marie Sklodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (2022, to begin 2023) DFF International Postdoctoral Grant (declined, 2022) John Fell Research Fund, University of Oxford (2020–2022) DFF ‘Emerging Worlds’ PhD Scholarship (2015–2018) Erasmus Mundus MA Scholarship (2011–2013) Bani Gill has advised and mentored emerging scholars through her role as editor of Refugee Review and as a member of the Executive Committee of ESPMI. She has secured multiple grants for fieldwork and research, including from Danish and UK-based foundations. Her current work continues to explore the sensory and embodied dimensions of migration, supported by interdisciplinary collaboration and public engagement through policy briefs and podcasts. She is a member of the curatorial board of Majha House, a cultural center in Amritsar, India, and has co-organized academic seminars and workshops on race, migration, and performance at Oxford and Copenhagen. Her research is deeply collaborative, often involving co-authored publications and collective editorial work, reflecting a commitment to building scholarly networks across the Global South.

• Urban Anthropology
• South-South Migration
• Race and Racialization
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Eugene Rogan is Professor of Modern Middle Eastern History at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of St Antony's College, where he also serves as Director of the Middle East Centre. He is affiliated with the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, a leading center for area studies in the UK. His research focuses on the modern history of the Arab world, particularly during the 18th to 20th centuries. Key areas include the Arab provinces of the Ottoman Empire, the First World War in the Middle East, and the 1948 Palestine War. His current project re-examines the 1860 massacres in Damascus as a case of sectarian conflict and state reconstruction. Rogan’s publications have significantly shaped the historiography of the modern Middle East. His recent books, such as The Arabs: A History and The Fall of the Ottomans , reflect a consistent engagement with themes of empire, resistance, and national identity. The articles and books listed demonstrate a strong emphasis on military, political, and social transformations in the region, with recurring attention to colonialism, state formation, and collective memory. Fellow of the British Academy (2017) He teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including The Middle East in the Age of Empire, 1830–1971 and The History of the Middle East, 1860–1970 . While no students or grants are explicitly listed, his leadership of the Middle East Centre indicates active mentorship and research direction. He is involved in public-facing scholarship, regularly participating in lectures and media engagements. Rogan leads the Middle East Centre at St Antony's College, a hub for interdisciplinary research, conferences, and publications on the region. The center fosters collaboration among scholars, policymakers, and public intellectuals, amplifying the impact of his academic work.

• Modern Middle Eastern History
• Ottoman Empire
• Arab World
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Professor Dr. Thilo Marauhn holds the Chair of Public Law and International Law at the Faculty of Law, Justus Liebig University Giessen, since 2001. He is also a Permanent Visiting Professor for Constitutional Theory at the University of Lucerne (Switzerland) and has served as Visiting Professor at the University of Wisconsin, Madison (USA) in 2005, 2008, and 2011. Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law, Heidelberg (1990-2001) Scientific Advisory Board roles (BMZ, HSFK, UN Political Advisory Board) Research Interests include Public International Law, European Law, Human Rights, Environmental Law, Arms Control, and Constitutional Law. His work focuses on conflict resolution, international security, and the interplay between legal frameworks and global challenges like climate change and armed conflict. Publications & Contributions span monographs and edited volumes on topics such as social fundamental rights, environmental law, and international financial regulation. Recent articles analyze human rights fact-finding, religious freedom, and compliance mechanisms in international law. Leadership Roles encompass directing the International Summer University (ISU), co-leading the US-German Summer Law Program, and serving on the Board of the German-Polish Projects (DPWS).

• Public International Law
• European Law
• Human Rights
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Hannes Schammann is Professor of Political Science with a focus on migration policy at the University of Hildesheim , where he leads the Migration Policy Research Group since 2018. His work bridges academic research and practical implementation through the Research and Transfer Center for Migration Policy , addressing migration, integration, and refugee policy challenges. In January 2025, he joined the German Council of Experts on Integration and Migration (SVR) as a scientific advisor. Research Focus: Schammann specializes in local authorities' scope for action in refugee-related migration, national migration policy analysis, and educational integration aspects. He co-authored the textbook Migration Policy (2021) and contributes to international journals like Journal of Refugee Studies and Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies . Key Projects: He leads third-party funded initiatives including Match'In (algorithmic asylum seeker distribution), SOLDISK (solidarity discourses in migration), Country.Home.Future (rural integration), When Mayors Make Migration Policy (municipal EU influence). Expert Engagements: Schammann serves on editorial boards including Zeitschrift für Flucht- und Flüchtlingsforschung , and participates in advisory roles for institutions like the German Federal Ministry for Family Affairs and Robert Bosch Foundation . He also engages in public discourse through media appearances in Deutschlandfunk , ARD , and SWR regarding migration challenges.

• Migration Policy
• Refugee Policy
• Local Governance
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