Frank Dietrich

Prof. Dr. Frank Dietrich is a W3 Professor of Practical Philosophy at the Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf since 2012. He serves as Spokesperson of ELSA-AG and Board Member of Stem Cell Network NRW, and acts as Commissioner for Students with Disabilities since 2022. His research spans political philosophy, ethics, and medical ethics, with particular focus on distributive justice, secession, and AI ethics.

Education:

• Diploma in Social Sciences (Political Science), Gerhard Mercator University Duisburg (1994)
• Doctorate in Philosophy, Gerhard Mercator University Duisburg (2000)
• Habilitation in Philosophy, University of Leipzig (2008)

Research Interests include:

• Political Philosophy: Territorial rights, democratic boundary problems, collective self-determination
• Ethics: Autonomy, parental authority, freedom of expression in digital networks
• Medical Ethics: Organ allocation, Xenotransplantation, disability rights
• Migration/Climate: Ethical implications of climate-induced migration, asylum rights

Publications (selected) cover AI & Ethics, Journal of Social Philosophy, Migration and Climate Change, and Medical Resource Rationing.

Scientific Awards:

• Fellowship at Alfried Krupp Wissenschaftskolleg Greifswald (2007/08)
• Board member of Stem Cell Network NRW (since 2021)
• Commissioner for students with disabilities (2022)

Grants & Projects include DFG-funded research on Bioethics (2012/13), MLP Corporate University CFP training (2010-2020), and University of Mainz Medical Ethics program.