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Prof. Dr. Cornelius Torp is a Professor of Modern and Contemporary History at the University of Bremen since 2019, where he serves as Head of the Department of Modern and Contemporary History. He is actively involved in research projects on social policy, globalization, and historical gambling studies, and holds leadership roles in the Collaborative Research Centre (SFB) 1342 and the Institute for History. His academic career spans guest professorships at institutions like the University of Toronto and the European University Institute.
- Education: Habilitation (2014), PhD (2004), and Magister (1997) in History from Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg and Universität Bielefeld.
Research Interests: Torp specializes in transnational history, social policy analysis, economic history, and the historiography of globalization. He explores intersections of capitalism, gambling, and solidarity, with a focus on Germany, the Americas, and global comparative studies. His recent work includes a DFG-funded project on casino gambling in Germany (1949–2020) and a SFB 1342 study on protectionism and social policy in the Americas.
Article Trends: His publications bridge economic and social history, often analyzing transnational dynamics. Topics range from 19th-century speculative practices to Cold War pension systems, emphasizing justice, solidarity, and globalization. He frequently collaborates internationally, integrating praxeological and discourse-based methodologies.
Scientific Awards:
- Berninghausenpreis für ausgezeichnete Lehre (2023)
- FRIAS Research Fellowship (2011–2012)
- Geisteswissenschaften International Preis (2011)
- Marie Curie Intra-European Fellowship (2009–2011)
- Jean Monnet Fellowship (2007–2008)
Grants and Leadership: Torp has secured major funding from the DFG and VolkswagenStiftung, including projects on refugee migration and casino gambling. He co-edits the European Review of History since 2002 and organizes international conferences. His roles include director of the Institute for History and vice-speaker of SFB 1342.
