Florian Schumacher

Prof. Florian Schumacher is a Professor at the Catholic University of Freiburg, focusing on social work theory and refugee integration. He leads the International ZINT additional curriculum and has extensive experience in refugee social work and global social inequality research. His academic background includes a Sociology PhD (2012) from the University of Freiburg, focusing on national identities in Germany and India, and a Master’s in Social Work (2015) from the Evangelical University of Freiburg.

Education:

• PhD in Sociology, University of Freiburg (2008–2012)
• Master’s in Sociology and German Literary History, University of Freiburg (2000–2007)
• Master’s in Social Work, Evangelical University of Freiburg (2013–2015)

Research Interests: His work bridges social work practice with theoretical frameworks like Pierre Bourdieu’s sociology. Key areas include refugee support systems, globalization’s impact on social inequality, and policy development for marginalized communities. He has pioneered projects addressing risky behaviors in young male refugees and coordinated international social work programs.

Labs/Teams: Directed the Global Studies Program (2009–2014), an international social sciences initiative across five countries. Active in interdisciplinary networks like the Erasmus Mundus program (2008–2009).