Benjamin Ewert

Prof. Dr. habil. Benjamin Ewert is a full Professor for Politics for Health Professions at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Hochschule Fulda, Germany. He is affiliated with the Department of Nursing and Health and conducts research in health and social policy, public governance, and behavioural public policy.

• Institution: Hochschule Fulda
• School: Faculty of Health Sciences
• Department: Department of Nursing and Health
• Role: Professor for Politics for Health Professions

His academic background includes a doctorate (Dr. rer. soc.) earned summa cum laude from Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen and a habilitation in Political Science from Heidelberg University in 2021.

• 2000–2006: Studied Political Science, Sociology, and Modern German Literature at Philipps-Universität Marburg
• 2003–2004: Erasmus study at Charles University, Prague
• 2007–2012: PhD at Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen
• July 2021: Habilitation in Political Science, University of Heidelberg

Benjamin Ewert's research focuses on health and social policy analysis, public health governance, behavioural public policy, and social innovations. His work often intersects with EU-level policy frameworks and governance reforms, particularly in public health systems and integrated care models.

His teaching includes modules on European health policy and international health system comparisons. While specific publications are not listed in the provided text, his research profile indicates a strong emphasis on policy evaluation, public sector innovation, and multi-professional collaboration in health services. His recent projects include an evaluation of the GKV-Bündnis-funded project 'WIR fördern Gesundheit' in Hesse and a study on the public health service (ÖGD) as a future-oriented, digital, and participatory employer.

He is an active member of several academic and policy-oriented networks:

• Deutsche Vereinigung für Politische Wissenschaft (DVPW)
• Expert panel of the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA) under §92b SGB V
• Network: Behavioural Science Connect

Prof. Ewert advises students and is involved in ongoing research initiatives. He previously held academic positions at the University of Siegen, FernUniversität in Hagen, Heidelberg School of Education, and the University of Bonn, where he worked on EU-funded projects such as InSup-C (palliative care), WILCO (local welfare innovation), and CINEFOGO (civil society and governance). His office is located in Building 53, Room 134, Leipziger Straße 123, 36037 Fulda. Consultation hours are on Wednesdays from 10:00 to 11:00 by prior email appointment.