Alexander Pinwinkler

Dr. Alexander Pinwinkler is an Associate Professor in the Department of Contemporary History at the University of Vienna, specializing in Austrian history, demographic studies, and the legacy of National Socialism. His research explores institutional histories, population statistics, and comparative fascism.

• Current courses: Austrian History II, Methods of Historical Research, and seminars on fascism and post-WWII remembrance.
• Primary research areas include:

• Historical demography
• 20th-century Austrian politics
• University history under authoritarian regimes
• Ethnic classification and national identity
• Postwar commemoration practices
• Migration and displacement

His publications focus on Austrian population policies, Nazi-era institutions, and historical memory, particularly in Salzburg and Vienna. No scientific awards or student mentoring details are publicly listed.