Diana Hummel

Diana Hummel is an Associate Professor at Goethe University Frankfurt's Institute of Political Science within the Faculty of Social Sciences, specializing in the Department of International Relations and International Political Economy. She is also affiliated with the Institute for Social-Ecological Research (ISOE) in Frankfurt am Main, where she has been a research associate since 2002 and previously served in the institute's management from April 2014 to March 2023. Currently, she coordinates teaching, junior researchers, and ISOE's research program.

• Doctorate (1999): University of Frankfurt am Main, topic: 'Population Discourse: Demographic Knowledge and Political Power'
• Habilitation (2009): University of Frankfurt am Main, topic: 'Providing Care to the Population – Studies on Population Dynamics and the Transformation of Care Systems'
• Academic background: Education, psychology, and social sciences

Diana Hummel's research focuses on the intersection of social and ecological systems, with particular expertise in demographic processes, biodiversity conservation, and climate change adaptation. Her work employs transdisciplinary approaches to examine how societal relations to nature shape environmental challenges and sustainability transitions. She investigates population dynamics within social-ecological contexts, analyzing how demographic changes interact with supply systems and environmental governance.

Her recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on social-ecological transformations, particularly examining biodiversity conflicts, climate-related migration, and gender-responsive climate policy. The research demonstrates an evolving trajectory from demographic studies toward integrated analyses of societal relations to nature, with increasing attention to normative dimensions of environmental governance and the co-production of knowledge for sustainability transformations. Her work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in environmental policy and management.

Diana Hummel maintains active involvement in multiple research networks and projects focused on biodiversity, climate adaptation, and social-ecological transformations. She serves as coordinator for teaching and junior researchers at ISOE, indicating a commitment to academic mentorship and capacity building. Her research portfolio demonstrates sustained engagement with interdisciplinary collaborations across European institutions, with particular emphasis on transdisciplinary approaches that integrate natural and social science perspectives.