Nikolaos Psarros

Nikolaos Psarros is an Associate Professor in Theoretical Philosophy at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Philosophy, University of Leipzig, where he has taught since 1998. His career spans both chemistry and philosophy, including a PhD in Nuclear Chemistry (1988) and habilitation in Philosophy (1997). He held prestigious Heisenberg fellowships (1998) and habilitation fellowships (DFG 1994, Stifterverband 1992).

• Education: High School Diploma (1977), Chemistry/Philosophy studies (Würzburg 1977–1983, Marburg 1979–1983), Diploma in Chemistry (1983), PhD in Chemistry (1988), Habilitation in Philosophy (1997).

Research Interests focus on reconciling Platonic/Aristotelian ontological traditions with modern pragmatism and phenomenology. Key areas include:

• Philosophy of chemistry
• Ontology and social ontology
• Philosophy of nature
• Philosophical anthropology
• Time and temporal epistemology
• Methodological synthesis between sciences and philosophy

Publications & Projects highlight his interdisciplinary approach, including the ongoing project Elements of a New Philosophy of Nature (2012–present) and monographs bridging historical and contemporary philosophy.

Awards include:

• Heisenberg Fellowship (1998)
• Habilitation Fellowships (DFG 1994, Stifterverband 1992)

Advising includes mentoring doctoral students and collaborations with institutions like the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He also serves on the Ethics Council of the University of Leipzig (2018–present) and acts as a PROMOS expert (2017–present).