Matthias Kuppler

Matthias Kuppler is a Researcher at the University of Siegen, affiliated with the Sociology department in Faculty I (Social Sciences). He holds a B.Sc. in Social Sciences and an M.Sc. in Sociology and Social Research from the University of Cologne. His research focuses on analytical sociology, social network analysis, and agent-based modeling to explore cultural exchange dynamics and artistic communities. Central to his work is the EUROLIT project, analyzing literary translation networks across Europe to identify underlying social mechanisms. He previously collaborated on family sociology and social gerontology with Prof. Michael Wagner, and explored algorithmic fairness with Dr. Christoph Kern. His contributions span interdisciplinary methods, addressing topics like global literary fields, automated decision-making ethics, and aging-related policies.

Education:

• B.Sc. Social Sciences, University of Cologne (2013–2017)
• M.Sc. Sociology and Social Research, University of Cologne (2017–2019)

Professional Experience:

• Research Associate, University of Siegen (2022–present)
• Fellow, Graduate School of Economic and Social Science, University of Mannheim (2020–2021)
• Research Associate, University of Cologne (2019–2020)

Research Projects:

• EUROLIT: Analyzing European literary translation networks (2022–2024)
• Family sociology and aging studies under Prof. Wagner
• Algorithmic fairness in machine learning

Research Themes: Kuppler’s work bridges macro-level cultural phenomena and micro-level social interactions. His EUROLIT project addresses intercultural exchanges through network analysis, while his earlier studies explored longitudinal family dynamics and methodological challenges in surveying elderly populations. He critically examines fairness in AI systems, linking technical metrics to sociopolitical implications.

Grants & Collaborations: Involved in DFG-funded projects, notably the EUROLIT initiative. Collaborates with institutions like the University of Mannheim on interdisciplinary topics. His work appears in venues such as the DFG Gepris platform and international conferences.

Labs & Teams: Contributing to the EUROLIT team at the University of Siegen, focusing on large-scale translation data collection and modeling. Engaged in collaborative networks across European universities for cultural sociology research.