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Christoph Kühling is a research assistant and doctoral candidate at the Institute of Political Science within the Faculty of Philosophy at Leibniz University Hannover. He has held this position since October 2019 and also serves on the Joint Examination Board for Bachelor's and Master's Degree Programs in Political Science. His academic work focuses on election research, particularly regarding right-wing radical and right-wing extremist parties, and participation research with emphasis on voter turnout.
Dr. Kühling's educational background includes:
- Master of Arts in Political Science from Leibniz University Hannover (2016-2019)
- Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Bremen (2012-2017)
His research primarily examines German electoral dynamics through quantitative analysis, with significant focus on the AfD electorate's evolution since 2013. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals including Politische Vierteljahresschrift and German Politics, with multiple 2024-2025 publications analyzing chancellor candidacy effects, municipal elections, and political participation patterns. His methodological expertise in longitudinal data analysis provides valuable insights into changing voter behavior and party dynamics in contemporary German politics.
As a supervisor, Dr. Kühling welcomes thesis proposals related to his expertise areas, requiring students to submit compelling proposals at the beginning of their intended semester. He teaches regularly scheduled courses including 'Introduction to Empirical Election Research' and 'Electorate of right-wing radical and right-wing extremist parties,' reflecting his research specialization. His teaching portfolio spans multiple semesters with upcoming courses planned through Winter Semester 2025/2026.
