Georg Lammich

Dr. Georg Lammich is a Research Associate at the Institute of Political Science within the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Duisburg-Essen (Germany). Since April 2022, he has led the DFG-funded project ChiTA (China and the Transformation of Political Order in Africa). His research focuses on Sino-African relations, regionalism, interregionalism, conflict management in Sub-Saharan Africa, African Union governance, and political settlements.

• Key Roles: Project Coordinator, Teaching Faculty Member, Researcher
• Education: PhD in Social Sciences (2019), Diploma in East Asian Studies (prior 2008)

His publications analyze policy diffusion, interregional capacity-building, and China’s developmental state model in Africa. Recent work explores Tanzania-China relations, AU international actorness, and knowledge transfer mechanisms. He has held teaching positions since 2018, offering seminars on conflict analysis, development theory, and international relations. Awards include a DAAD Research Scholarship (2014). Current projects examine China’s evolving security engagement in Africa.