Christof Hartmann

Christof Hartmann is a full Professor of Political Science at the University of Duisburg-Essen, Faculty of Social Sciences, with a focus on International Relations and African Politics. He serves as Chair of the Board at the Institute for Development and Peace (INEF) and contributes to academic governance through roles like membership in the Departmental Council.

• Key Research Areas: African democratization, regionalism, ethnic conflict management, electoral systems, and external actors in African governance
• Recent Publication Trends: Analysis of presidential term limits, Sino-African relations, conflict regulation through regional organizations, and electoral reforms in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Institutional Leadership: Coordinates MA Development and Governance program funded by DAAD; leads DFG-funded ChiTA project on Chinese influence in African politics
• Editorial Roles: Co-editor of Democratization journal; contributor to academic handbooks on comparative politics and regionalism