Konstantin Hondros

Konstantin Hondros is a Researcher at the Institute of Sociology, University of Duisburg-Essen, focusing on creativity under regulatory uncertainty. His work bridges sociology, intellectual property law, and digital platforms.

• PhD (2020) in Sociology (summa cum laude), University of Duisburg-Essen
• MA in Sociology (2013), University of Vienna
• Diploma in Theater Studies (2013), University of Vienna

His research explores creativity in music/pharma industries, intellectual property, digital platforms, and visual sociology. He examines liminality in cultural production and regulatory challenges in innovation.

Recent publications include work on open science (R&D Management 2025), digital identity (Organization 2023), and creativity under uncertainty (Emerald 2022). Edits volumes on transnational music practices (transcript 2019).

Honors include a summa cum laude dissertation (2020). Coordinates the working group Organizing Creativity under Regulatory Uncertainty since 2021.

Teaching includes courses on Visual Sociology (2020/21) and Creative Work in the Cultural Economy (2020). Collaborates with Prof. Sigrid Quack and international teams.