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Lena Wittenfeld is a Researcher at the Faculty of Sociology, Bielefeld University, affiliated with the Department 4 - Politics and Society and the Political Theory and History of Ideas Group under Prof. Dr. Oliver Flügel-Martinsen. She is also a member of the BiSEd network and serves as the Erasmus Coordinator for Political Science at her faculty.
Education:
- Master's degree in Political Science: Democratic Governance and Civil Society (2023), University of Osnabrück
- Bachelor's degrees in Social Sciences (Major: Political Science) and English & German (2-subject), University of Osnabrück
Research Interests: Her work focuses on Political Theory, Feminist Epistemology, and Postcolonial Critique, with a particular emphasis on reimagining sovereignty, security, and nuclear disarmament through feminist and queer lenses. She explores the epistemological violence inherent in feminist frameworks and the intersection of gender with international policy-making.
Scientific Contributions: Lena actively contributes to debates on feminist foreign policy in national and international conferences, including presentations at the DVPW Frühjahrstagung and EISA PEC. Her research is linked to third-party funded projects and think-tank collaborations like Polis180 e.V., where she leads the 'Gender und Internationale Politik' program and serves as President since 2024.
Awards and Roles:
- Sylke-Temple Fellowship 2023/2024
- Erasmus Coordinator for Political Science at Bielefeld University
- Program Director for 'Gender und Internationale Politik' (2023–2025)
- President of Polis180 e.V. (2024–2025)
