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Prof. Dr. Claudine Moulin is a Full Professor of Historical Linguistics at the Department of German Studies, University of Trier. She co-directs the Trier Center for Digital Humanities and serves as Vertrauensdozentin der Deutschen Forschungsgemeinschaft. With academic roots in Brussels and Bamberg, she completed her PhD in 1990 and Habilitation in 1999 at the University of Bamberg. Her research spans medieval and early modern languages, manuscript studies, digital humanities, and Luxembourgish linguistics. As a leading scholar in historical linguistics, Moulin's work explores urban language history, phraseology, and cultural knowledge transmission through manuscripts. She has directed major digital humanities projects like LexicoLux and Cartul@rium, while pioneering digital codicology methods for medieval texts. Her research combines traditional philology with computational approaches. Her academic accolades include the Akademiepreis Rheinland-Pfalz (2010), Landesverdienstorden (2014), and the Verdienstkreuz am Bande (2025). She has held visiting professorships at Sorbonne, EHESS Paris, and EPHE, and received fellowships from the Humboldt Foundation and European Science Foundation. Notable Academic Roles: Co-founder and Chair of DHd (Digital Humanities in German-speaking countries) Founding member of Trier Center for Language and Communication Member of German Historical Institute Paris scientific board Advisory positions at Austrian Center for Digital Humanities and Herzog August Bibliothek Her editorial leadership includes chief editorship of Sprachwissenschaft journal and co-editorship of Germanistische Bibliothek monograph series. She has mentored over 40 graduate students in topics ranging from medieval marginalia to urban language studies.

• Historical Linguistics
• Medieval and Early Modern Languages and Literature
• Manuscript and Book Studies
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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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Marina Alberti is a Professor of Urban and Environmental Planning at the University of Washington, affiliated with the Department of Urban Design and Planning. She directs the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program in Urban Design and Planning and leads the Urban Ecology Research Laboratory. Her expertise lies in studying the interactions between urban development patterns and ecosystem dynamics, focusing on resilience, socio-ecological innovation, and biocomplexity. Her research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to urban ecological problems, with a strong focus on Geographic Information Systems (GIS), land cover change, and environmental performance metrics. She has developed simulation models integrating urban development and ecological processes, supported by NSF, NOAA, and Washington state grants. NSF Biocomplexity Program Grant : Developing simulation models for urban-ecological integration. Washington State Department of Transportation Grant : Remote sensing for impervious surface estimation. NOAA/Washington Department of Ecology Grant : GIS analysis of land use and shoreline habitats. Her work spans urban planning, ecological assessment, and policy-making, with a methodological emphasis on GIS, remote sensing, and land use dynamics. She has contributed extensively to journals like International Regional Science Review , Urban Ecosystems , and BioScience , addressing topics such as urban gradients, biodiversity, and environmental sustainability. Alberti's teaching includes Urban Ecology, Environmental Planning, GIS, and advanced research design, reflecting her commitment to training the next generation of urban ecologists.

• Urban Ecology
• Environmental Planning
• Ecosystem Dynamics
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Bénédicte Savoy (born May 22, 1972 in Paris) is a renowned French art historian and Professor of Modern Art History at the Technical University of Berlin since 2009. Since 2016, she has also held positions at the Collège de France in Paris (2016-2021) and in November 2024 was appointed to the 'Cátedra del Prado' visiting professorship at the Prado Museum in Madrid. She is internationally recognized as a leading expert on cultural property restitution, particularly regarding colonial-era art theft and looted artifacts. Her research focuses on the complex histories of cultural displacement, with particular emphasis on European museums' colonial collections. Savoy has pioneered critical approaches to provenance research and has been instrumental in reshaping global debates about museum ethics and restitution practices. Her work bridges art history, postcolonial studies, and cultural policy, challenging traditional museum narratives and advocating for more transparent and ethical approaches to cultural heritage. Savoy's publications form a cohesive intellectual trajectory examining how cultural property has been transferred, often forcibly, across borders and continents. Her recent work increasingly focuses on African cultural heritage in European collections, with detailed case studies of Cameroon and broader analyses of restitution politics. The themes of historical justice, museum transparency, and decolonization of cultural institutions run consistently through her scholarship. Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize (2016), Germany's most prestigious research award TIME 100 most influential people in the world (2021) Ritterin der französischen Ehrenlegion (2022) Deutscher Kulturpolitikpreis (2022) Berliner Wissenschaftspreis (2023) Clark Prize for Excellence in Arts Writing (2024) Prix Européen de l'Essai 2025 (2025) As co-author of the groundbreaking 2018 report on African cultural restitution commissioned by French President Emmanuel Macron, Savoy has significantly influenced international policy. Her work has secured major research funding, including collaborative projects with African scholars. She has led influential research teams examining colonial collections, most notably the seven-member team that produced the 'Atlas der Abwesenheit' documenting Cameroonian cultural heritage in Germany. Her advocacy continues to shape museum practices worldwide, pushing institutions toward greater accountability regarding their colonial-era acquisitions.

• Art History
• Cultural Property Restitution
• Colonial Heritage
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Jan Knippers is a Professor and Institute Director at the University of Stuttgart's Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning , leading the Institute of Building Structures and Structural Design (ITKE) . He co-founded Knippers Helbig Advanced Engineering and established Jan Knippers Ingenieure in 2018 to focus on innovative fiber composite and timber structures. Key roles: Deputy Executive Director of Cluster of Excellence IntCDC , former Vice-Rector for Research (2019-2021), and Dean of Faculty of Architecture (2021-2023) Technical focus: Hybrid FRP-Timber systems, computational design, and biomimetic principles His projects include the 2024 Hybrid Flax Pavilion , Urbach Tower (2024), and BUGA Fiber Pavilion (2019). He contributes to European standardization committees and serves as 2024 Leverhulme Visiting Professor at University College London.

• Structural Engineering
• Architectural Biomimetics
• Fiber Composite Structures
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Prof. Dietrich Erben holds the Chair of Theory and History of Architecture, Art and Design at TUM since 2009. He specializes in art/architecture history from the early modern period onward, focusing on political iconography and architectural theory. His career includes teaching at Ruhr-Universität Bochum (2003–2009) and research fellowships in Paris, Florence, and Venice. He earned his PhD (1994) and habilitation (2002) in art history. Research interests: Interplay between architectural forms and societal structures Global art relations and transnational architecture Baroque/Rococo cultural dynamics Publications highlight theoretical frameworks for architectural analysis and historical studies of built environments. Recent works explore transformation processes in modern societies and the role of humanistic values in architecture. Awards include DFG Fellowship (1998) and prestigious research grants from Max Planck Institute (Florence) and German Study Center Venice.

• History of Art and Architecture
• Political Iconography
• Architectural Theory
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Prof. Dr. Lorenz Korn is a Professor of Islamic Art History and Archaeology at Otto-Friedrich University Bamberg since 2003. His academic journey includes studies at the University of Tübingen and Oxford, followed by postdoctoral research at Harvard University. He specializes in medieval Islamic architecture, focusing on Egypt, Syria, Iran, and Central Asia, with particular attention to religious symbolism, epigraphy, and material culture. His research spans projects funded by institutions such as the DFG and Gerda Henkel Foundation, including studies on Mongol migration routes in Iran, Seljuk mosque architecture, and the Rabʿ-i Rashidi in Tabriz. He has led archaeological expeditions in Iran, Oman, and Spain, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches combining art history with archaeology and scientific analysis. Key research interests include Islamic metalwork, stucco decoration techniques, and the role of inscriptions in architectural context. Korn has authored over 60 publications, including monographs on Ayyubid architecture and co-edited volumes on Islamic art and archaeology. His work bridges scholarly rigor with public engagement, evident in exhibitions and educational outreach. Recent projects include dendrochronological analysis of the Alhambra dome and field research in Spain’s Aljarafe region. He advises students in the Islamic Art History and Archaeology master’s program, fostering next-generation scholars through hands-on training in fieldwork and artifact analysis.

• Islamic Architecture
• Islamic Metalwork
• Religious Symbolism in Islam
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Wolfgang Mayer is a Professor for Performative Practice at the State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart , teaching collaborative artistic processes. He co-founded the art group Discoteca Flaming Star (DFS) in 1998 with Cristina Gómez Barrio, focusing on performative works that challenge memory and institutional frameworks. 1990–1995: Studied at Academy of Fine Arts Munich 1996–1997: DAAD scholarship at School of Visual Arts NYC 2005–2006: Whitney ISP participant Mayer’s research integrates performative practice , body theory , and collaborative art . His works interrogate memory , feminist narratives , and public space dynamics through sculptures , performances , and experimental music . Recent projects like Momentum:synthesize.r (2024) and Love Any Out of (90 Seconds) End (2023) explore temporal structures and emotional labor . Scientific honors include: 2013 Fundacion Estrenos Grant 2006–2007 Pollock-Krasner Scholarship 1993 Salzburg Summer Academy scholarship He emphasizes non-formalized artistic development through Sound & Body modules, public space interventions , and critical response protocols . Mayer’s DFS collective has shown globally at institutions like The Kitchen , Whitney Museum , and Tate Modern , often collaborating with figures like Rita McBride and Jeremiah Day.

• Performative Practice
• Body Theory
• Poetics of the Performative
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Prof. Dr. Clarissa Vierke is a specialist in Swahili Language and Literature at the University of Bayreuth , with a focus on literary connections across the Indian Ocean and African continent. She was awarded the German National Merit Foundation scholarship during her studies in African Languages, Social Anthropology, and Literatures in African Languages at Bayreuth and Leiden. Academic Degrees : Doctorate in African Studies (2010, Bayreuth), Studies in African Studies (1999-2005, Bayreuth/Leiden) Her research spans historical Swahili manuscripts (18th-19th century), contemporary poetry (hiphop, newspaper poetry), and aesthetic practices that examine how poetic form shapes lifeworlds. She leads the project Poetry as Aesthetic Practice (Madagascar/Tanzania) and contributes to manuscript studies and decolonial aesthetics . Recent publications include co-edited volumes on African Artistic Practices (2024), Decolonial Aesthetics (2023), and Travelling Texts (2020). She serves on editorial boards for journals like Matatu and Swahili Forum . Scientific Awards : Wissenschaftspreis (University of Bayreuth, 2012), Heinz-Maier-Leibnitz-Prize (DFG, 2012) Prof. Vierke is Chairperson of the Afrophone Caucus of the African Literature Association (2015–present) and organizes the annual Swahili Colloquium . Her work bridges precolonial and contemporary Swahili traditions, emphasizing textual mobility and multilingual contexts .

• Comparative Literary Studies
• Swahili Literature and Popular Culture
• Manuscript Cultures in Africa
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Yashar Mohagheghi is a Researcher at the Department of German and General Literary Studies, RWTH Aachen University, where he has worked since 2018 under Prof. Dr. Caroline Torra-Mattenklott. His academic trajectory includes a postdoctoral fellowship at Bielefeld University's Graduate School of Linguistics and Literary Studies (2012–2017), a research stint at the Bibliothèque Nationale de France (2015), and a Junior Lecturer position at Johns Hopkins University (2011). His research interests span Literary Theory, Cultural History, and German Literature with specialized focus on Time Theory, Festival Culture, Material Philology, and Small Literary Forms. Mohagheghi's work bridges systematic analysis of concepts like Festkultur and Zeitlichkeit with historical investigations of Early Modern literature, Goethe-era writings, Aestheticism, and Modernism. His scholarship frequently examines intersections between material culture, sensory theory, and political communication across different historical periods. Mohagheghi's publications reveal a trajectory emphasizing temporal aesthetics in Hölderlin's work, material philology in 19th-century literature, and sociological analyses of Weimar Republic culture. His research demonstrates increasing engagement with ecological perspectives in literary studies, particularly regarding resource economies in book production and sustainability in literary materiality. Publikationspreis 2021 der Philosophischen Fakultät der RWTH Aachen Dissertationspreis 2018 der Kulturwissenschaftlichen Gesellschaft As an active academic organizer, Mohagheghi has co-chaired significant conferences including Wissenschaften des Konkreten (2023) and Ressource ‚Schriftträger‘ (2021), demonstrating leadership in contemporary literary theory discussions. His scholarly network extends across German, French, and American institutions, with particular strength in European literary theory and cultural history.

• Literary Theory
• Cultural History
• German Literature
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Prof. Dr. Nadja-Christina Schneider is Professor of South Asian Societies and Cultures at the Humboldt University of Berlin, where she is affiliated with the Institute of Asian and African Studies within the Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education. She previously served as Professor of Gender and Media Studies for the South Asian Region at HU Berlin from 2017 to 2024, and before that as Professor of Media and Society at the IAAW with a focus on Global South Asian Studies from 2009 to 2016. She also held an interim professorship in Visual and Media Anthropology at Heidelberg University during the winter term 2016/17. Her research focuses on media culture, gender, urban transformation and intersectional im/mobility in South Asia. She is particularly interested in media developments in South Asia, mediatization processes and social change, and debates on Islam, media and gender. Her interdisciplinary approach draws from South Asian Studies, Modern and Contemporary History, and Islamic Studies. Prof. Schneider's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on transcultural media and communication, critical regionalism in architecture, and visual representations of social cohesion and identity politics in South Asia. Her work often explores how media forms shape and are shaped by social transformations, with particular attention to gender dynamics and religious identities. Her significant research projects include 'Beyond Social Cohesion - Global Repertoires of Living Together (RePLITO)' from October 2021 to December 2024, where she served as co-spokesperson and HU project leader. Prof. Schneider has supervised several doctoral projects including: Mobility and Witnessing: Independent Documentary Film Practices in the Kashmir Conflict (Max Kramer) Cinema, Cultures and Marker of Muslim Identity (Saima Haq) Mobility Differentiated: Navigating Religion, Activism and Everyday Life among LGBT Indonesians (Wikke Jansen) Unveiling Images. Regimes of Visibility in the Visual Politics of Contemporary Far Right Parties in Europe (Anna Kathrin Oswald) She has held prestigious research fellowships such as the Alexander von Humboldt research fellowship (Feodor Lynen Fellowship), a senior research fellowship at the Humanities Center for Advanced Studies 'Multiple Secularities' at Leipzig University, and a research fellowship at the Heidelberg Center for Transcultural Studies.

• Media Studies
• South Asian Studies
• Gender Studies
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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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Prof. Dr. Markus Lederer is a Professor of International Relations at the Technical University of Darmstadt’s Institute of Political Science. He leads the Research Group on International Relations and coordinates the Research Training Group 'Standards of Governance'. His work focuses on environmental, climate, and development politics, particularly institutional dynamics in developing countries and emerging markets. Research priorities include Climate Engineering, politicization of climate policies, and the role of standards. Notable projects include the Regional Research Center ‘Transformations of Political Violence (TraCe)’ and the ‘Biodiversity Cultures in Town and Country’ initiative. His team investigates intersections between environmental conflicts, political violence, and state/non-state institutional responses. Prof. Lederer’s research explores how activists and repressive institutions influence political violence legitimacy. His work spans new forms of political violence linked to technological change and containment strategies for violent actors. Publications are accessible via his profile, though specific article details are not provided here. He collaborates with academic staff like Eda Bülbül and Tim Kornprobst, advancing interdisciplinary studies on governance, biodiversity, and climate-related conflict dynamics.

• Environmental Politics
• Climate Policy
• Development Politics
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Gernot Grabher is a Professor at HafenCity University Hamburg, where he is affiliated with the School of Urban Planning. He is a leading scholar in economic geography and urban studies with extensive research on innovation, platform economies, and project ecologies. His work bridges theoretical and empirical approaches to understanding contemporary economic transformations. Grabher's research interests focus on the intersection of economic geography, urban planning, and digital transformation. He explores how platformization reshapes industrial production, how urban futures are made through professional agency, and how project ecologies cope with ignorance and uncertainty. His work combines theoretical innovation with empirical rigor, particularly in studying temporary organizations and their role in economic development. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on platform economies, showing how digital platforms transform industrial production, urban governance, and knowledge creation. The research demonstrates a consistent interest in the spatial dimensions of economic processes, particularly how digital transformations interact with geographical contexts. His work often takes a critical perspective on technological disruption, revealing how new forms of platformization are embedded in existing social and economic structures rather than representing clean breaks from the past. Best Paper Award 2024 of the Project Management Journal Fellow of the Regional Studies Association (FeRSA) Top 2% of the most cited researchers worldwide in his field (Elsevier and Standford University Data Base) Member of the Selection Committee for the Alice Amsden Award (SASE) Most cited economic geographer in German-speaking area (ZitArt 2020 ranking) Professor Grabher has successfully supervised numerous PhD students whose work spans urban biodiversity, former industrial neighborhoods, global garment production, smart city participation, and creative processes. He leads the DFG-Research Training Group 'Urban future-making: Professional agency across time and scales' and frequently organizes international workshops on creativity and innovation. His research has been supported by significant grants including DFG funding for projects on the temporal structuring of creative processes. Grabher is actively involved in major international conferences, regularly hosting special sessions at the Global Conference of Economic Geographers and other venues. He serves on editorial boards and selection committees for prestigious academic organizations, reflecting his standing in the field of economic geography and urban studies.

• Economic Geography
• Urban Planning
• Innovation Studies
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Thomas Blank is a Professor of Ancient Cultural History at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) since August 2016, affiliated with the Department of History. Previously, he held positions as Junior Professor of Greek History at Saarland University (2013-2016) and served as Acting Chair of Ancient History at the University of Münster (2019-2020). His academic trajectory includes research assistantships in Tübingen and Mainz. Education: Dr. phil. in Ancient History (summa cum laude) from Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen (2012) State Examination in History, Latin, and Greek from Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen (2007) Undergraduate studies in History, Latin, and Greek at Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen (2001-2007) Research Focus: Blank's work centers on ancient rhetoric's intersection with political philosophy (especially in Classical Athens), Roman religious practices, and cultural communication mechanisms. He investigates how social 'third spaces' form through religious secrecy, neighborly relations, and theatrical performance. Current projects include urban foreignness studies and the cultural role of Graeco-Roman rhetoric. Publication Trends: His 15 most recent articles demonstrate consistent focus on Isocratean rhetoric, political communication in Athenian/Roman contexts, and reception of antiquity in modern media. Methodologically, they blend historical analysis with literary criticism and cultural theory, frequently examining power dynamics through rhetorical frameworks. Awards & Fellowships: Research Scholarship from Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (2008-2010) Study Grant from Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (2002-2007) Academic Leadership: Blank directs doctoral candidates in projects ranging from Athenian legal systems to Ptolemaic athletic competitions. He leads the DFG-funded graduate program 'Urban Difference' and co-leads subprojects in the LOEWE Center 'DynaRel' and MSCA-DN 'TheSPIS'. As liaison lecturer for the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung since 2015, he mentors scholarship recipients. Professional Engagement: Secretary General of the International Society for the History of Rhetoric (ISHR) and founding president of Societas Isocratica. He has held administrative roles including Managing Director of JGU's History Department (2022-2023) and serves on multiple academic committees.

• Ancient Cultural History
• Greek History
• Roman History
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