Daniel Drascek

Prof. Dr. Daniel Drascek is a Full Professor and Chair Holder of Comparative Cultural Studies at the University of Regensburg. He serves as Head of the Institute of Folklore at the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and is Chairman of the Expert Committee on Intangible Cultural Heritage Bavaria. His academic career spans institutions like Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich and Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg.

• PhD in Philosophy (1986, Freiburg): Dissertation on 'Homo peregrinus' and pilgrimage culture
• Habilitation in Folklore Studies (1998, Munich): Focus on Enlightenment criticism and cultural transformation in Southern Germany

Drascek's research explores cultural transformations across Europe, particularly in Eastern Europe, emphasizing folklore, intangible heritage, and temporal rhythms in tradition. His work bridges ethnology, media studies, and historical analysis.

Recent publications examine media's role in cultural practice transformation and regional folklore systems. He contributes to international folklore encyclopedias like the Enzyklopädie des Märchens and leads editorial projects on European ethnology.

• Scientific Awards
  • Habilitation fellowship (1995–1997)
  • Full Member, Bavarian Academy of Sciences (2015)

Drascek leads interdisciplinary teams at the University of Regensburg's Chair of Comparative Cultural Studies and collaborates with institutions like the Bavarian Academy of Sciences. He chairs the Regensburger Verein für Volkskunde and contributes to UNESCO heritage initiatives through his Bavarian expert committee role.