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Prof. Dr. Julia Bee holds a Professorship for Gender Media Studies with special emphasis on diversity at the Institute for Media Studies (IfM) at Ruhr-Universität Bochum. Her work focuses on critical intersections of gender, media, and social justice. Her research interests span Gender Media Studies, Diversity, Media Climate Justice, Digital Violence, Digital Misogyny, and Antifeminism. She examines how digital spaces perpetuate gender-based violence and how media can be leveraged for climate justice initiatives. Her recent publications include the experimental learning book Learning Experiments, Exchanging Techniques No. 2 (2025), which explores innovative pedagogical approaches in media studies. Her work shows a clear trend toward examining the connections between digital violence, climate justice, and gender politics. Prof. Bee is actively involved in numerous academic initiatives including the relaunch of the online journal Culture&Gender and organizing the Spring School Media Climate Justice. She frequently collaborates with colleagues like Prof. Dr. Henriette Gunkel on interdisciplinary projects. She organizes and participates in significant academic events, including the lecture series 'Conflicting Masculinities' and 'Digital Violence and Antifeminism,' which examine contemporary challenges in digital spaces from gender and intersectional perspectives. Her work on 'Politics and Ethics of Activist Research' demonstrates her commitment to ethical collaborations between academics and activists.

• Gender Media Studies
• Diversity
• Media Climate Justice
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Prof. Dr. Kirsten Meyer is a full professor for Practical Philosophy and Philosophy Education at the Institute of Philosophy, Faculty of Philosophy, Humboldt University of Berlin. She has held this position since the summer semester of 2011, after serving as a junior professor from 2008 to 2011. Her work bridges philosophical theory with educational practice, with a particular focus on ethics and intergenerational justice in the context of contemporary challenges like climate change. Dr. Meyer's interdisciplinary educational background reflects her unique scholarly perspective: Diploma in Biology (1999, University of Münster/Bielefeld/St. Andrews) State Examination in Philosophy (2000) Doctorate from Bielefeld University (2002) Kirsten Meyer's research program spans several interconnected domains of philosophical inquiry. Her primary focus is on intergenerational ethics, where she examines humanity's moral obligations to future generations, particularly regarding climate change and resource consumption. She has made significant theoretical contributions to educational philosophy, exploring how philosophical reasoning can be practically integrated into school curricula. Her work on educational justice addresses complex questions about talent development, equal opportunity, and the relationship between education and conceptions of the good life. Meyer also contributes to environmental ethics, analyzing the intrinsic value of nature and our responsibilities toward it, informed by her background in biology. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent thematic trajectory focused on intergenerational justice and educational philosophy. Meyer frequently examines how abstract philosophical concepts can inform practical educational policy, particularly regarding talent development and educational equity. She has become a prominent voice in climate ethics, connecting theoretical debates about future generations to concrete policy proposals like using estate tax as a climate protection instrument. Her interdisciplinary approach, combining insights from biology, philosophy, and education, allows her to address complex ethical questions with both theoretical rigor and practical relevance. Professor Meyer is deeply engaged in public philosophical discourse, regularly contributing to media discussions on intergenerational justice, climate ethics, and educational policy. She has participated in numerous interviews with major German media outlets including Deutschlandfunk, BR, ZDF, and RBB, helping translate complex philosophical concepts for broader audiences. Her practical contributions extend to educational initiatives, including the development of teaching materials for philosophy education through philovernetzt on topics ranging from 'What should I become? Work and the good life' to 'Fake News' and 'Consent.'

• Philosophy of Education
• Ethics
• Intergenerational Justice
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Slava Jankin is a Professor of Data Science and Government at the University of Birmingham’s School of Government, where he also serves as Deputy Director of the Institute for Data and AI and Founding Director of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Government. He is concurrently a Fellow and Founding Director of the Data Science Lab at the Hertie School in Berlin. Previously, he held a Professorship at the University of Essex and has worked at University College London (UCL) and the London School of Economics (LSE). His research bridges computational methods, governance, and climate policy, with a focus on AI applications in public institutions, climate-health surveillance, and misinformation resilience. Jankin earned a PhD in Political Science from Trinity College Dublin (2009), a Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics (2006), and a BSc from Belarus State Economic University (2002). **Education**: • PhD in Political Science, Trinity College Dublin (2009) • Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics, Trinity College Dublin (2006) • BSc Econ with Distinction, Belarus State Economic University (2002) **Research Interests**: Jankin’s work integrates AI and computational methods with governance challenges, including climate policy, health surveillance, and institutional effectiveness. He leads initiatives like the Lancet Countdown’s climate-health monitoring and the CATALYSE project on climate impacts. His research also explores digital twins for governance systems and the role of cultural diversity in societal resilience against misinformation. **Grants & Collaborations**: He advises the UN and EU on AI and data science, co-leads the Lancet Countdown, and collaborates with institutions like the Alan Turing Institute. His applied work includes developing AI tools for public service optimization and policy simulations. **Labs & Teams**: Directs the Centre for AI in Government (University of Birmingham) and the Hertie School’s Data Science Lab, fostering interdisciplinary teams to advance computational methods in public policy.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Natural Language Processing
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Stefan Gosepath is a Professor of Practical Philosophy at the Institute of Philosophy, Faculty of Humanities, Free University of Berlin. He serves as Principal Investigator for multiple major research projects including the Volkswagen Foundation's 'The Deserving Rich' and the Excellence Cluster 'Contestations of the Liberal Script' (SCRIPTS), where he coordinates the Research Unit 'Order'. His academic affiliations include membership in the Academy of Sciences and Literature Mainz and participation in the Berlin-Potsdam Research Group on International Rule of Law. His research spans political philosophy with particular focus on theories of justice (global and intergenerational), equality, democracy, human rights, and responsibility. Key areas include social and legal philosophy, action theory, meta-ethics (particularly rationality and normativity), and theories of the good life. His work critically examines meritocracy, inheritance systems, and wealth distribution within liberal democracies. Notable publications demonstrate evolving focus from foundational theories of egalitarian justice to contemporary challenges including pandemic ethics, digital governance, and contestations of liberal democracy. His recent work analyzes merit systems, inheritance justice, and global philosophical frameworks through interdisciplinary lenses combining philosophy, sociology, and political science. Opus Magnum Stipendium der VW Stiftung (2021/22) Ordinary Member, Academy of Sciences and Literature Mainz (since 2020) Principal Investigator, Excellence Cluster SCRIPTS (since 2019) Gosepath leads multiple collaborative research initiatives including 'Transforming Solidarities' (Berlin University Alliance) and 'Liberal Order, Legitimate Authority and Disagreement' (with Mattias Kumm). His work connects theoretical frameworks with practical policy challenges, particularly regarding social cohesion in migration societies and democratic resilience. He maintains active engagement with public discourse through media appearances and policy-relevant interventions on issues of justice and democratic governance.

• Political Philosophy
• Theories of Justice
• Democracy
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Prof. Dr. Marco Rieckmann is a Professor of Higher Education Didactics with a focus on key competencies at the Department of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Education and Social Sciences, University of Vechta, Germany. He is also the Co-Chair of the UNESCO Chair ‘Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy for Sustainable Development’ at the University of Limerick since 2024. His work centers on education for sustainable development (ESD), transformative learning, and sustainable university development. His research interests include: Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and Teacher Education Service Learning and Civic Engagement Curriculum Development for Sustainability Higher Education Governance and Institutional Transformation Digitalization and Serious Games in Sustainability Education Global Learning and Intercultural Education His recent publications and projects reflect a strong trend toward assessing the impact of sustainability education, developing innovative teaching formats (e.g., Minecraft-based learning), and fostering whole-institution approaches in schools and universities. He emphasizes participatory, transdisciplinary, and transformative methods to empower learners and institutions. Scientific awards and recognitions include: Best Doctoral Researcher of the Year 2008 (2nd place, Leuphana University) Innovative Teaching Award (2010) Multiple DAAD and ERASMUS guest lectureships UNESCO recognition for HOCH-N and LeNa projects (2018) Prof. Rieckmann actively advises and collaborates with students and researchers, leads major funded projects (e.g., IMP>ACT, Senatra, HOCH-N), and contributes to national and international policy development. He is a key figure in advancing sustainability in higher education through research, teaching, and institutional leadership. He leads and participates in various research labs and networks, including the UNESCO Chair, the LeNa network, the HOCH-N consortium, and multiple EU-funded projects focusing on co-learning labs, digital tools, and service learning for sustainability.

• Education for Sustainable Development
• Higher Education Didactics
• Sustainable University Development
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Professor Roland Broemel holds the Chair of Public Law, Economic and Currency Law, Financial Markets Regulation and Legal Theory at the Faculty of Law, Goethe University Frankfurt, and is Deputy Managing Director at the Institute for Monetary and Financial Stability (IMFS) since December 2021. His work bridges legal theory, financial regulation, and digital transformation. Research Interests: Broemel's scholarship centers on market regulation in digitalized sectors—particularly currency, telecommunications, energy, and media. A key cross-cutting theme is the legal dimension of digitalization and algorithm-based applications. He also contributes to Basic Law theory and legal methodology, exploring how legal systems adapt to societal shifts. His recent work emphasizes digital euro, AI governance, and platform regulation. Publication Trends: His recent publications reflect a strong focus on the legal implications of digital transformation in finance and public law. Themes include central bank digital currency, algorithmic regulation, and interdisciplinary legal responses to climate and digital transitions. He frequently publishes in top German and international law journals and handbooks, often in collaboration with economists and legal scholars. Scientific Awards: Doctorate Award 1st Class, University of Hamburg Law Department Hamburg Teaching Prize 2010, Department for Science and Research Advising and Grants: Broemel actively supervises student research through inquiry-based learning formats and leads externally funded initiatives such as the School Project: Digital Euro. He has received support from the Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes during his early career and continues to secure institutional funding for interdisciplinary research at IMFS. Labs and Teams: As Deputy Managing Director of IMFS, Broemel is embedded in a multidisciplinary research environment focused on monetary and financial stability. He collaborates closely with economists like Volker Wieland and Alexander Meyer-Gohde, contributing a legal perspective to policy-oriented research. His team includes research assistants and doctoral candidates working on digital regulation, financial law, and legal theory.

• Public Law
• Economic Law
• Currency Law
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Prof. Dr. Jürgen Zimmerer is a leading scholar in colonial and postcolonial history at the University of Hamburg 's Department of Global History. His work bridges the connections between colonialism, genocide, and modern mass violence, with a focus on German colonial history in Africa and its global implications. Professor of African History (2010–present) Former Reader at University of Sheffield (2007–2010) Co-founder of Sheffield Center for Genocide Studies Advisory roles at international genocide prevention institutions His research explores the intersection of colonial administration, racial violence, and cultural heritage. Key projects include: Investigating Hamburg's colonial past through monuments and urban spaces Decolonizing museum practices and historical narratives Developing the Colonial Sites app for public engagement Examining environmental violence as a form of genocide Zimmerer's recent publications analyze colonial memory in Germany, including the 2024 book From Windhoek to Auschwitz that traces ideological linkages between colonial and Nazi atrocities. He is actively involved in debates about renaming institutions with colonial legacies, recently advocating for the Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine. His academic service includes co-editing the Journal of Genocide Research and leadership in the International Network of Genocide Scholars. Zimmerer's methodological approach combines archival research with digital humanities and public history initiatives.

• Colonial History
• Genocide Studies
• African History
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Jannika Jahn is a Senior Research Fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law in Heidelberg, where she has been working since 2020. She also serves as an Associate Fellow at Maastricht University's Globalization and Law Network and as Associate Editor at Verfassungsblog for International Law and Human Rights Protection. Her work focuses on the intersection of international law, human rights, and environmental protection, with particular expertise in business and human rights law and climate litigation. Jannika Jahn received her LL.B. in English and German Law from University College London and the University of Cologne, where she completed her first state's exam. She earned her doctorate (summa cum laude) from the University of Heidelberg with a dissertation on "The media publicity of the judiciary and its limits." Her doctoral work was conducted at the Max Planck Institute for Comparative Law and Public International Law. Jahn's research spans European and international human rights law, business and human rights law, international environmental law (particularly climate law), comparative constitutional law and theory, and interdisciplinary legal analysis. She examines how national courts can serve as guarantors of global climate protection and investigates the role of judicial independence in multi-level governance systems. Her work on supply chain regulation explores how to create effective human rights due diligence frameworks for multinational corporations. Her scholarly output demonstrates a clear trajectory from foundational work on judicial independence and media coverage of courts toward increasingly focused research on climate litigation and business and human rights. Recent publications highlight her expertise in analyzing how constitutional courts worldwide are becoming key actors in climate governance and how supply chain legislation can be designed to effectively protect human rights across global value chains. Jahn has received several prestigious honors for her academic work, including: Ruprecht-Karls-Preis awarded by the Stiftung Universität Heidelberg for the best legal doctoral thesis in 2020 Scholarship for the doctoral thesis by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Scholarship for law studies by Studienstiftung des Deutschen Volkes Scholarship for LL.B. studies by Alexander-Lüderitz-Stiftung As a Senior Research Fellow, Jahn leads her habilitation project and a business and human rights project at the Max Planck Institute. She has served as a legal expert for the Consultative Council of European Judges (CCJE) of the Council of Europe regarding judicial independence and freedom of expression of judges. Her advisory work extends to policy development, as evidenced by her contributions to the German Supply Chain Act. She regularly presents her research at international conferences and teaches courses on European human rights protection, climate change challenges, and comparative constitutional law. At the Max Planck Institute, Jahn is actively involved in research teams focused on business and human rights and climate litigation. She participates in the Institute's Gender Equality initiatives as the Gender Equality Officer and contributes to interdisciplinary discussions on current challenges in international law through the Institute's research colloquia and workshops.

• European and international human rights law
• business and human rights law
• international environmental law
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Prof. Dr. Olaf Schnur is an extraordinary professor at the Department of Applied Geography at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Head of Research at the vhw Federal Association for Housing and Urban Development in Berlin. His academic journey includes professorships at the Universities of Tübingen and Potsdam, and visiting research roles in Basel. He holds a habilitation and doctorate in Geography from Humboldt-Universität. His research focuses on urban and neighborhood development, demographic change, resilience, and housing policy. Education: Studies in Geography, Urban Planning, Sociology (University of Bonn), and Architecture (TH Darmstadt). Leadership roles: Editorships of academic series like 'Quartiersforschung' and 'RaumFragen', and founder of the DGfG-AK Neighborhood Research working group. Research interests include urban resilience, quartier governance, social integration, and the impact of demographic shifts. His work bridges academic and practical urban development, with a focus on sustainable and inclusive city planning. Awards include the 'Golden Globe' for teaching excellence and recognition for innovative research. Publications span over 50 works, including seminal contributions on quartier theory, urban sociology, and policy frameworks. He actively participates in conferences and advisory roles for national and international organizations.

• Urban Studies
• Urban Sociology
• Social Geography
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Prof. Dr. Julia Bernstein is a Professor of Discrimination and Inclusion in Immigration Society at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences (since 2015), affiliated with the Department of Social Work and Health. Her academic background includes a B.A. in Sociology, Cultural Anthropology, and Art History (1992–1995), an M.A. in Sociology and Cultural Anthropology (1996–2000) from the University of Haifa, Israel, and a Ph.D. in Cultural Anthropology from Goethe University Frankfurt (2009). She leads the research area Social Legacy of National Socialism and coordinates international projects on antisemitism prevention. Bernstein's research examines discrimination through interdisciplinary lenses, focusing on: Antisemitism in institutional and everyday contexts Migration, identity, and transnationalism among Russian-speaking Jews Stereotyping mechanisms and racialization processes Holocaust memory and its societal repercussions Food sociology as a marker of cultural identity Her recent publications (2020–2022) demonstrate a strong focus on antisemitism in educational settings, analyzing victim perspectives, teacher training gaps, and pedagogical counter-strategies. She frequently addresses media representations of Jewish communities and the normalization of Israel-related antisemitism. Honors include the Barbara-und-Piergiuseppe-Scardigli-Preis for her dissertation (2011) and nomination for the WISAG-Preis (2010). Bernstein directs federally funded projects like Mach mal keine Judenaktion! (2017–2019) and collaborates with institutions including the German Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency, Anne Frank Educational Center, and Tel Aviv University's Kantor Center. At Frankfurt UAS, she teaches courses on antisemitism, social inequality, and Holocaust legacy in Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Diversity and Inclusion programs. She mentors emerging scholars through the Ernst Ludwig Ehrlich Studienwerk and co-leads the Frankfurt meets Haifa academic exchange initiative.

• Antisemitism Studies
• Discrimination and Inclusion
• Migration and Transnationalism
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JProf. Dr. Judith Rauscher is a Junior Professor for American Literature and Culture at the University of Cologne since 2020. Her research bridges ecocriticism, mobility studies, and speculative fiction, with a focus on 19th-21st century American poetry of migration. She previously held research and teaching positions at the University of Bamberg (2012-2020) and served in leadership roles, including as Postgraduate Forum Spokesperson for the German Association for American Studies. PhD in American Studies (University of Bamberg, 2018), funded by DFG MA in American Studies (University of Bamberg, 2012) MA in Comparative Literature (Dartmouth College, 2010) Her research interests include American poetry of migration , ecocriticism , speculative fiction , and gender studies . Her 2023 monograph Poetic Place-Making analyzes works by Derek Walcott, Agha Shahid Ali, Etel Adnan, Juliana Spahr, and Craig Santos Perez through ecological and mobility frameworks. Her article trends show engagement with postcolonial environmentalism , queer ecologies , and technoscientific imaginaries . Scientific Awards : Dissertation Award of the Bavarian American Academy (2019) DAAD Travel Grant for ASLE Conference (2019) Rotary Club Bamberg-Schloss Geyerswörth Dissertation Award (2018) Bavarian American Academy Stipend (2018) Step by Step Scholarship (2013) Fulbright Scholarship (2008/2009)

• American Poetry of Migration
• Ecocriticism
• Science and Technology Studies
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Prof. Dr. Hannes Taubenböck holds the Chair of Global Urbanization and Remote Sensing at the Julius-Maximilians University of Würzburg (Faculty of Philosophy, Institute of Geography and Geology) since 2022 and collaborates with the German Aerospace Center (DLR). His research bridges remote sensing with urban geography, focusing on: Global urbanization patterns and structural analysis Informal settlements (slums/refugee camps) Climate change and natural hazard vulnerability Migration dynamics via remote sensing and social media He obtained his PhD (2008) and habilitation (2019) at JMU Würzburg, preceded by geography studies at LMU Munich (1999-2004). His recent publications analyze: Climate impacts on African agriculture Urban permeability and walkability Border region disparities Heat exposure modeling Methodologically, he specializes in: Deep learning for earth observation Multi-modal data fusion Urban pattern classification Building stock analysis His work informs policy applications in: EU cohesion programs Disaster risk reduction Environmental justice Urban sustainability

• Remote Sensing
• Global Urbanization
• Urban Structure Analysis
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Silvia Donzelli is a Researcher and doctoral student at the Chair of Practical Philosophy at the University of Regensburg. Her roles include serving as the Second Deputy Commissioner for Equal Opportunities for Women in Science and Art at the Faculty of Philosophy, Arts, History and Social Sciences. She holds a Magistra Artium (Philosophy and Art History) from Humboldt University Berlin, with studies at the University of Milan and Humboldt University Berlin. Her research focuses on responsibility ethics, legal philosophy, African and intercultural philosophy, environmental ethics, and Renaissance art history. She critiques colonial legacies in European thought and explores complicity in business practices and digital discourse. Teaching & Academic Contributions: Recent courses include "Language and Violence," "Racism," and "Human Rights" at the University of Regensburg. Publications span philosophy of responsibility, counter-speech strategies, and African environmental ethics. Active in conferences on complicity, democratic debate culture, and decolonizing philosophy. Research Interests: Ethics of complicity in business and digital contexts African critiques of European philosophical history Environmental ethics through an intercultural lens Renaissance portraiture and material culture Grants & Awards: None explicitly listed, but her work is supported through institutional affiliations. Labs/Teams: Engaged with the Chair of Practical Philosophy and interdisciplinary networks on complicity ethics and decolonial thought.

• Philosophy of Responsibility
• Legal Philosophy
• African Philosophy
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Marina Pingler is an Assistant Professor at the American Studies Department of the University of Tübingen, focusing on climate imaginaries in American literature and culture. Her work intersects environmental criticism, speculative fiction, and Indigenous studies, particularly examining marginalized climate futures between 2016 and 2023. She holds a Master of Arts in English and History from the University of Tübingen and SUNY Stony Brook, following her 2020 state examination. Research Focus: Climate fiction (Cli-Fi), Indigenous futurisms, Anthropocene critique, speculative fiction, and 19th-century American literature. Projects: PhD thesis on "Re-Imagining Climate Futures: Alternative Imaginaries in American Literature and Culture"; former Grant Manager for EU COST Action COMPACT on conspiracy theories. Teaching: Seminars on climate imaginaries, indigenous futurisms, and literary analysis, including courses like "Staging the Nation in Early American Drama" and "Postmodern Fiction". Contact: Room 559, Department of English, University of Tübingen. Email: marina.pingler@uni-tuebingen.de

• Environmental Criticism
• Climate Fiction (Cli-Fi)
• Indigenous Literature and Cultures
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Prof. Dr. Michael Zürn is Director of the Global Governance Department at the WZB Berlin Social Science Center and Professor of International Relations at Free University Berlin since 2004. He leads the DFG-funded Cluster of Excellence ‘Contestations of the Liberal Script’ (SCRIPTS) and contributes to debates on democratic regression, authoritarian populism, and global governance legitimacy. Education: Doctorate from the University of Tübingen (1991, ‘summa cum laude’), thesis: Game Theory, Functionalism, and International Politics . Research Interests span global governance, international institutions, political theory, democratic regression, authoritarian populism, and the role of truth in liberal societies. His work analyzes how inequalities, populism, and institutional design challenge liberal democracy. Publications focus on global governance theory, legitimacy crises, and the interplay between authoritarianism and democratic norms. Recent articles examine the 2025 German elections, FIFA’s ‘sportswashing’ impact, and the erosion of democratic rationality. Scientific Awards: Berlin Science Award (2021) Grants & Projects include DFG funding for SCRIPTS cluster studies and EU Horizon 2020 support for GLOBE. He co-founded the Berlin Graduate School for Transnational Studies and the International Authority Database.

• Global Governance
• International Institutions
• Political Theory
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