Katrin Bonarens

Katrin Bonarens serves as a Lecturer and Scientific Associate at the Chair of Economic Geography within the Institute of Geography and Geology at the University of Würzburg since April 2024. Her academic profile reflects a strong interdisciplinary background spanning geography, East Asian studies, and political science with international research experience.

Her research focuses on Economic Geography with specialization in migration processes, particularly examining East Asia (with emphasis on China), urban mobility patterns in Würzburg, and infrastructure development projects in China. Her work bridges geographical analysis with regional studies of East Asia.

Ms. Bonarens maintains an active research profile with field experience across multiple international contexts. Her academic trajectory demonstrates commitment to understanding complex migration and development dynamics through geographical frameworks.

She provides academic guidance to students and contributes to the research activities of the Chair of Economic Geography. Her international educational background enhances her perspective on global migration and development issues.

Her research activities are supported by the institutional framework of the Institute of Geography and Geology, which provides resources for geographical research and analysis at the University of Würzburg.