Chris Katzenberg

Chris Katzenberg is a Researcher at the Institute of Educational Science, Ruhr University Bochum, affiliated with the Chair of Educational Sociology and Socialization Research under Prof. Henrike Terhart. As of 2025, he serves as Coordinator of the SEOS Master's program. Previously, he held roles as a Research Associate in Social Spaces and Places of Non-Formal Learning (Prof. Sandra Aßmann) and contributed to the Volkswagen Foundation-funded graduate school 'Scripts for Postindustrial Urban Futures.' He completed a PhD in English/American Studies with a focus on transnational urban initiatives and holds an MA (2018) and BA (2013) from Ruhr University Bochum.

His research interests center on diversity, social inequality, urban transformation, and transnational studies, combining qualitative methods with transdisciplinary approaches. He has engaged in projects linking American and German urban models, including a PhD project analyzing 'Collective Impact' initiatives between the Rust Belt and Ruhr region.

Professional activities include internships at RuhrFutur gGmbH (subsidiary of Stiftung Mercator), teaching roles, and participation in transatlantic academic programs like the CUNY summer workshop. His work bridges sociology of education, urban studies, and American Studies, emphasizing applied and comparative research.