Lars Heilsberger

Lars Heilsberger is a Professor of Political Science and Governance at the Police and Public Administration University of North Rhine-Westphalia since September 2020. He specializes in institutional research, political systems, and digital governance frameworks.

• Current position: Professor for Political Science and Governance (since 2020)
• Former roles: Program Manager "Online-Partizipation" (2015-2020), Research Coordinator at Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf (2012-2015)
• Education: Master of Public Administration in Science Management (2014-2016), Doctorate in Political Science (2007-2012)

His research focuses on:

• University governance structures
• Empirical administrative science
• Political participation in academic institutions
• Integrative models of political stability
• Digitization of public administration processes

Recent publications emphasize governance theory, empirical methods in public administration, and digital participation frameworks. He has contributed to edited volumes on Governance and Political Participation.

He works at the Duisburg campus and teaches in the Social Sciences department. Contact: lars.heilsberger@hspv.nrw.de