Frank Dietrich

Prof. Dr. Frank Dietrich serves as Professor of Political Philosophy and Ethics at Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf since 2012, while concurrently lecturing in the Continuing Master's Program in Medical Ethics at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz since 2010. His academic trajectory reflects deep engagement with philosophical ethics across institutional contexts.

His educational foundation includes:

• 1994: Diplom in Social Sciences (Political Science specialization) at Gerhard Mercator University Duisburg
• 2000: PhD in Philosophy at Gerhard Mercator University Duisburg
• 2008: Habilitation in Philosophy at Leipzig University

Research centers on normative frameworks in political philosophy and medical ethics, with significant contributions to biopolitical discourse through DFG-funded projects. His work bridges theoretical philosophy with practical healthcare ethics, particularly evident in his leadership of ethics-focused initiatives and medical humanities education.

Current service roles demonstrate institutional commitment: since 2021 as speaker of the ELSA working group and board member of Stem Cell Network NRW, and since 2022 as disability officer for students at Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf. Earlier career included substantive acting professorships across German universities including Bayreuth, Bielefeld, and Greifswald, plus DFG Kolleg-Forschergruppe participation at Münster (2012-2013).