Gabriela Christmann

Dr. Gabriela Christmann is Senior Researcher at Leibniz Institute for Research on Society and Space, heading the Research Group 'Social Innovations in Rural Spaces'. She holds an adjunct professorship in sociology at Technische Universität Berlin.

Her research examines social innovations in rural development, digitalization impacts on planning, and vulnerability/resilience in climate change contexts. Recent work focuses on digital community development and transformation processes in peripheral regions.

Educational background includes degrees in social work and sociology/political science from Universität Konstanz. Professional experience spans academic positions at TU Dresden, Kiel University, and visiting professorships at Institute for Advanced Studies Vienna.