Jens Stappenbeck

Jens Stappenbeck is a Doctoral Researcher at the Peace Research Institute Frankfurt (PRIF) within the Research Department International Security. His work centers on risk analysis, early crisis detection, and genocide prevention. He also serves as Managing Director of Genocide Alert e.V. and Expressive Data GbR.

• Master of Arts in International Studies/Peace and Conflict Research, Goethe University Frankfurt
• Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Freie Universität Berlin
• Bachelor of Arts in Political and Islamic Studies, Ruprecht Karls University Heidelberg

Stappenbeck specializes in peace and conflict research, focusing on early warning systems, genocide prevention, and international security. His publications address mass atrocities, crisis analysis, and policy frameworks for conflict prevention across regions like Syria, Myanmar, and Sudan. He advocates for data-driven approaches and digital platforms to enhance predictive capabilities.

Scientific activities include membership in the Speakers' Council of the Platform for Civil Conflict Transformation (since 2020), participation in the SWARM project (since 2020), and contributions to the Good Judgement Platform (2016–2019). His work bridges academic research and practical policy implementation through organizations like Genocide Alert e.V.