Julia Berke

Prof. Dr. Julia Berke serves as a Professor in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Health at Kempten University of Applied Sciences, specializing in Social Law. Her work is integral to the faculty's mission in social and health care education, with active involvement in the AAL Living Lab, Institute for Health and Generations (IGG), and Competence Center for Empirical Youth Work and Social Research.

Her research focuses on Social Law, particularly Health Law and Youth Law, addressing legal frameworks in social security systems, health care provision, and youth welfare policies. This expertise directly informs the faculty's academic programs including Social Work with Youth focus, Health Management, and Gerontological Care, preparing students for regulated professional environments in social and health sectors.

Prof. Berke contributes to interdisciplinary research through the AAL Living Lab (ambient assisted living technologies), IGG (health and generational studies), and the Competence Center for Empirical Youth Work. These centers drive evidence-based innovation in legal-social interfaces, with her work emphasizing the application of law to contemporary challenges in aging populations, youth welfare systems, and health care delivery.