Celine Matthies

Celine Matthies is a Lecturer in the Department of 'Political System Germany and Politics in Europe' at the University of Leipzig, a position she has held since October 2023. She also works as a secondary school teacher of English and Social Studies/Law/Economics at Geschwister-Scholl-Schule Leipzig, a role she began in March 2023 after completing her teacher education at the University of Leipzig.

Her research focuses on the German political system, with an emphasis on East German politics, federal and state elections, political representation, and governance challenges. Her scholarly work explores electoral dynamics, the performance of political challengers, and the political integration of East Germany within the federal system.

The recent publications co-authored by Celine Matthies demonstrate a strong engagement with contemporary political developments in Germany, particularly in the eastern states. Her work spans topics such as electoral change, coalition formation, and regional representation, often combining empirical analysis with political theory. The articles are published in respected academic and policy-oriented journals.

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She has not been mentioned as advising any students in the provided materials, and there is no information about research grants or projects. Her academic contributions are primarily through teaching and publication in political science.

There is no mention of lab affiliations, research teams, or collaborative centers in the provided information. Her academic presence is centered on teaching and co-authored research with Hendrik Träger.