معرفی
Dr. Martin Weißmann is a Researcher in the Department of Sociological Theory at Bielefeld University's Faculty of Sociology, serving as Spokesperson for Department 1 (Sociological Theory) during the 2023-24 term. His academic roles include Research Associate under Prof. André Kieserling and editorial work for soziopolis (Hamburg Institute for Social Research).
Education:
- PhD in Sociology from Bielefeld University (2021), awarded the DHPol Prize 2022 for his thesis Organized Mistrust and Differentiated Control: On the Sociology of the Police
- Master of Arts in Sociology (Bielefeld/Gothenburg, 2015), focusing on organizational sociology and sociological theory
- Double Bachelor's degrees in Sociology and in Philosophy/History from Bielefeld University (2012)
Research Interests: Weißmann specializes in sociological theory, organizational sociology, and the sociology of the police. His work critically examines systems theory, particularly Niklas Luhmann's contributions, and explores themes like dehumanization in genocide, police interrogation practices, and institutional control mechanisms. He advocates for sociologically disciplined critique as a methodological framework.
Teaching & Advising: He coordinates student supervision and course logistics, offering Zoom consultations. His teaching spans sociological theory and organizational sociology, with prior roles as a lecturer for special tasks (2015-2016). He advises on final theses and oversees departmental administrative duties.
Affiliations: Member of the editorial team at soziopolis, contributor to interdisciplinary symposia (e.g., on Hegel and Honneth), and former research assistant at Bielefeld's Department of History and the German Police University.
