Nina Baur

Prof. Dr. Nina Baur is a Professor at the Institute of Sociology at Technische Universität Berlin, specializing in the Department of Methods of Empirical Social Research. Her work focuses on social processes, interdisciplinarity, and structural inequalities. She led sociological research within the UniCat Cluster of Excellence, analyzing the impact of project-based organizational structures on scientific careers and knowledge production. Her research bridges macro, meso, and micro levels, emphasizing spatial dynamics and long-term social change.

Key affiliations include the TU Berlin Faculty VI and the Department of Methods, where she advances innovative research methodologies. Collaborations with international scholars and institutions underscore her commitment to global comparisons and policy-relevant analysis. Recent work addresses sustainability in value chains, consumer protection, and spatial transformations.

Methodological expertise spans qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods approaches, including ethnography, longitudinal analysis, and spatial data integration. Her contributions to social theory highlight intersections between economic systems, gender roles, and urban development. Current projects explore resilience in commodity chains and digital consumer protections.