Mikkel Dack

Mikkel Dack is an Associate Professor of History at Rowan University's College of Humanities & Social Sciences, where he also serves as Director of Research for the Rowan Center for the Study of the Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights. He specializes in modern European history with research spanning political violence, de-radicalization, and democratic transitions. His award-winning book Everyday Denazification in Postwar Germany examines Allied denazification policies through civilian experiences.

Dr. Dack's scholarship focuses on:

• Post-WWII societal reconstruction
• Comparative fascism and anti-fascism campaigns
• Holocaust education methodologies
• Violent extremism prevention strategies

His research has generated the Deradicalization Database (DeRadDB), cataloging historical efforts to counter political extremism.

Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on denazification processes, Holocaust pedagogy, and WWII social history, with methodological emphasis on digital humanities and trauma studies. Major recognitions include:

• Distinguished Guggenheim Scholar award
• Humboldt Fellowship

He directs interdisciplinary projects funded by German Research Foundation, French National Research Agency, and Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.