Fabian Alexander Schöppner

Fabian Alexander Schöppner serves as a Doctoral Researcher at the Department of Political Science, Justus Liebig University Giessen, where he coordinates the SHAPEDEM-EU project and teaches empirical research methods. His academic profile integrates practical research coordination with instruction in international organizations and conflict studies since 2020.

His educational background includes:

• Master of Arts in Intercultural Communication and European Studies (University of Applied Sciences Fulda, 2014-2016)
• Bachelor of Arts in History and German Studies (University of Portland, Oregon, USA, 2005-2009)
• High School Diploma (Bellarmine Preparatory School, Tacoma, Washington, USA, 2001-2005)

Research focuses on Eastern European civil society dynamics, EU-Council of Europe interplay, and Eastern Partnership mechanisms. His dissertation examines contestation within the Council of Europe, emphasizing human rights protection frameworks and institutional conflict resolution strategies in post-Soviet states. Fieldwork combines expert interviews with analysis of think tank networks in Ukraine and Moldova.

Publication trends reveal consistent analysis of EU external governance, with emphasis on Ukraine's conflict transformation and Council of Europe's normative influence. His work bridges theoretical international relations with practical policy applications, particularly regarding civil society resilience in contested regions.

Professional recognition includes:

• Fulbright Commission Scholarship (2010-2012) for English teaching in Vienna

Teaching responsibilities span data collection methodologies and international human rights courses since 2020, while research coordination for SHAPEDEM-EU involves cross-institutional grant management. Prior grant development work supports his expertise in securing academic funding for Eastern European studies.

Current leadership in the SHAPEDEM-EU project facilitates collaboration with EU-focused research networks across Central and Eastern Europe, advancing comparative studies on democratic resilience.