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Nacim Ghanbari is a Professor of Modern German Literature: Literary and Cultural History / Historical Semantics at the Department of German Studies, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Siegen, where he has been a faculty member since 2015, first as a Junior Professor and since November 2020 as a full Professor. He previously held research and teaching positions at the University of Konstanz and visiting roles at the University of Chicago and Princeton University.
His education includes studies in German, History, and Philosophy at the Universities of Konstanz and Hanover, followed by a doctorate in Literature from the University of Konstanz in 2008. He was a Visiting Research Scholar at the University of Chicago (2005) and completed postdoctoral research there (2014–2015).
His research focuses on 18th-century German literature, historical semantics, cultural and literary theory, and the intersections of literature with emancipation and intellectual history. He has organized events such as the 'Letter Fates' workshop on Sophie von La Roche and contributes to the 'Journal for Cultural Studies' as a member of the editorial team.
Though no recent publications are listed in detail, his 2024 monograph Patronage and German Literature in the 18th Century (Wallstein) reflects his central scholarly themes. His work bridges literary analysis with cultural and philosophical inquiry, often engaging with Enlightenment thought and historical discourse.
- Feodor Lynen Fellowship, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (2013)
- DFG Research Training Group Fellow, University of Konstanz (2003–2007)
As a professor and active researcher, Nacim Ghanbari advises graduate students and leads research initiatives, though specific advisees are not named. He has participated in DFG-funded networks such as 'Media of Collective Intelligence' (2011–2014) and held fellowships at institutions like the IFK International Research Center in Vienna. His teaching includes courses on 18th-century literature and emancipation.
He is affiliated with the editorial board of the 'Journal for Cultural Studies' (since 2010) and has led academic workshops and lecture series, contributing to a vibrant research environment in cultural and literary studies at Siegen.
