Andreas Siegert

Andreas Siegert is a Visiting Professor at Leibniz University Hannover, where he earned his doctorate in sociology. His academic background includes economics studies in Berlin and Cambridge. Since 2015, he has led the practice-oriented research project "anKommen – willKommen," focusing on social integration and destination choice dynamics.

Education:

• Economics (Berlin/Cambridge)
• Doctorate in Sociology, Leibniz University Hannover (research on transmigration of Russian academics)

Research Interests: His work centers on societal integration processes, particularly how migrants navigate destination choices and adapt to new environments. This intersects migration studies, policy development, and community cohesion frameworks.

Awards:

• German Federal Sustainability Award in the Society category (2019) for the "anKommen – willKommen" project

Projects: As principal lead of "anKommen – willKommen," he drives applied research translating academic insights into real-world integration strategies, emphasizing sustainability in societal transformation.