Christoph Studt

Dr. Christoph Studt is a researcher at the University of Bonn, affiliated with the Faculty of Philosophy and currently serving at the Chair of Prof. Dr. Friedrich Kießling since 2020. His academic career spans over three decades at the university, including prior roles at the chairs of Klaus Hildebrand (1985-2010) and Dominik Geppert (2010-2020).

• Doctorate in History (Dr. phil., 1990)
• Specializes in 19th-21st century German history
• Co-editor of resistance movement publications

Research focuses on the Bismarck era and Third Reich, particularly resistance movements, political culture, and historical memory. His work analyzes state-society dynamics, dictatorship structures, and post-war reconstruction. Recent publications examine resistance sources, German-Polish memory sites, and political humor in Nazi Germany.

His publications trend spans:

• 1985-2023 chronological coverage
• Editorial leadership in 6 volumes
• Focus on resistance historiography
• Interdisciplinary approach combining politics, culture, and memory
• Collaborative research projects
• Public history initiatives

Scientific engagement includes:

• Teaching Award of the Faculty of Philosophy (2014/15)
• Deputy Chairman, Research Association 20 July 1944
• Board Member, Dorothee Fliess Foundation
• Active in historical societies including VHD and Theodor Fontane Society

He contributes to academic networking through:

• Co-organizing Königswinter conferences
• Collaborative research with Manuel Becker, Joachim Scholtyseck, and Daniel E.D. Müller
• German-Polish scholarly initiatives