Andreas Daum

Andreas Daum is a Professor of History at the University at Buffalo (SUNY Buffalo), affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on German, European, and transatlantic history from the 18th to the 20th century, with specialties in the history of science, intellectual history, and emigration studies. He holds dual US-German citizenship and has taught courses on modern European history, Nazi Germany, and the history of science.

Education

• PhD, summa cum laude, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich (1995)
• MA, highest distinction, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich (1990)
• BA, University of Cologne (1985)
• Studied history, political science, and art history in Cologne, Munich, and the US

Research Interests

Daum explores how knowledge, identity, and politics intersect across borders. Key topics include:

• Biographies of figures like Alexander von Humboldt and their global influence
• Refugee historians from Nazi Germany and their transnational scholarship
• Transatlantic cultural and political relations, such as JFK's 1963 Berlin speech
• Regional histories of science, including Humboldt's Rhine-based intellectual foundations

Recent Scholarship Trends

His recent work emphasizes:

• Reinterpretations of Humboldt's legacy in revolution and empire
• Comparative studies of transatlantic intellectual migrations
• Social and emotional dimensions of 19th-century science

Awards & Grants

• 2025 DAAD Alumni Association Excellence Award
• 2024 Meyersohn Teaching Award
• 2019 Humboldt Research Prize
• Over 15 prestigious fellowships including NEH and Smithsonian Institution grants

Advising & Leadership

Daum leads the UB History Department's doctoral training through HIS 501 seminars. He has organized major conferences like The Second Generation, funded by European and American foundations. His mentorship is recognized through SUNY Buffalo leadership fellowships (2006-7).

Public Engagement

Through books like Alexander von Humboldt: A Concise Biography (2024) and articles in Annals of Science, he bridges academic and public understanding of history's role in modern identity formation.