André Krebber

Dr. André Krebber is a Lecturer in Social and Cultural History (Human-Animal Studies) at the University of Kassel. His work bridges cultural and intellectual history, focusing on human-nature relationships, animal history, and ecotheories.

• Education: Studied at the Universities of Lüneburg, Canterbury, and Oxford.
• Research: Explores intersections of scientific, artistic, and non-European knowledge practices, particularly through octopus studies in the OktoLab project.
• Awards: Susan Manning Postdoctoral Fellow (2017–2018), upcoming Kyoto fellowship (2024).
• Publications: Co-edited Animal Biography (2018) and Handbook of Historical Animal Studies (2021).

His work challenges anthropocentric frameworks and seeks solutions to environmental crises through historical and interdisciplinary lenses.