Frank Sowa

Frank Sowa is a Professor of Sociology at the Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences. His research focuses on qualitative methods, social inequality, homelessness, and digital inclusion. He has published extensively on topics including welfare state transformation, Arctic cultural studies, and social work practices. Sowa leads projects like 'Smart Inklusion für Wohnungslose' and has collaborated with international institutions on housing policy and resilience research. He has held roles such as editor of academic journals and advisor to policy bodies like the German Federal Employment Agency. His work bridges academic inquiry with practical social interventions, emphasizing field research and participatory approaches.

• Education: PhD in Sociology (university unspecified)
• Key Affiliations: TH Nürnberg, IAB (Institut für Arbeitsmarkt- und Berufsforschung), and international academic networks.

Research interests span homelessness as a social problem, digital divides among marginalized groups, and the representation of indigenous cultures in global contexts. His recent work explores urban figurations of housing insecurity and the impact of pandemics on vulnerable populations. Sowa’s interdisciplinary approach integrates sociology, ethnography, and policy analysis.

Publications include edited volumes on qualitative writing pedagogy and homelessness, and his work on Greenlandic Inuit and Japanese whaling communities highlights cultural resilience in globalized contexts. He frequently presents at international conferences on social work, urban studies, and Arctic sociology.

Grants/Advising: Active in collaborative research projects with funding from the EU and German institutions. Advises on policy reforms in employment services and social inclusion strategies.

Labs/Teams: Leads interdisciplinary teams at TH Nürnberg, focusing on applied research in social work and digital social innovation.