Manuela Westphal

Manuela Westphal is a Professor at the University of Kassel's Institute of Social Work since 2010, specializing in socialization with a focus on migration and education. She serves as an associate member of IMIS and actively works to improve social and educational participation for marginalized communities.

Her research centers on intersectional dynamics within refugee migration contexts, particularly examining how disability and gender intersect in educational and familial settings. Key research areas include:

• Migration and Education
• Refugee Migration
• Intersectionality
• Disability Studies
• Gender Studies
• Family Studies
• Social Work

Professor Westphal currently leads a Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) project titled "Change and Dynamics of Family Intergenerational Relationships in the Context of Refugee and Asylum," investigating evolving family structures among refugee populations. While specific student mentorship details are unlisted, her academic position implies active supervision of graduate research in migration and social work disciplines.