Georg Glasze

Georg Glasze is a Full Professor at the Institute of Geography, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, leading the Working Group on Cultural/Political/Digital Geographies. His research explores how spaces are (re)produced through socio-technical processes, focusing on discourse theory, digital sovereignty, and geopolitical conflicts.

• Key Research Areas:
  • Discourse and practice theory in geographies
  • Digital transformation's political implications
  • OpenStreetMap governance and inequalities
  • Smart City critiques and digital governmentality

His recent publications analyze European digital policies, environmental crises' spatial dimensions, and contested digital sovereignty frameworks. The working group collaborates with institutions in Canada, France, and Jordan, addressing global challenges through localized case studies.

• Notable Projects:
  • Resilienz digitaler Infrastrukturen (2024-2028, funded by BMFTR)
  • Offene Geodaten (2024-2026, DFG-funded)
  • Geo-Daten zur digitalen Dokumentation von Menschenrechtsverletzungen (2022-2025, BMFTR)