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Markus Kienscherf is Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at the John F. Kennedy Institute for North American Studies, Freie Universität Berlin. His academic work bridges political sociology, security studies, and critical criminology, with a focus on the intersections of capitalism, governance, and social control.
His research interests include:
- Political Sociology
- Governmentality Studies
- Security Studies
- Social Movements
- Critical Criminology
- Surveillance and Social Reproduction
- Neoliberalism and Counterinsurgency
Kienscherf's recent publications explore the political economy of surveillance, the gendered dynamics of labor under lockdown, and the racialized logic of policing. His work consistently engages with critical theory, drawing from Foucault, Marx, and postcolonial thought to analyze contemporary regimes of power. He has authored a monograph on US security regimes and published in top journals such as Surveillance & Society, Feminist Economics, and Security Dialogue.
He supervises doctoral research, including dissertations on urban displacement in Los Angeles and identity politics under capitalism. While no scientific awards are listed, his sustained scholarly output and engagement with pressing socio-political issues underscore his academic impact. Kienscherf also participates in interdisciplinary research and offers courses on core sociological and political themes. His office is located in Berlin, and he is accessible via email and virtual office hours.
