معرفی
Nina Clara Tiesler is a senior lecturer in Social Theory at the Institute of Sociology, Leibniz University of Hannover, and an associated researcher at the University of Lisbon. Her interdisciplinary work bridges sociology, religious studies, and cultural anthropology, focusing on migration, globalization, and identity, particularly in Muslim communities and women's football.
Education:
- PhD in Sociology and Cultural Anthropology, University of Hannover (2004)
- Habilitation in Sociology and Cultural Anthropology (2015)
- Venia Legendi in Sociology and Cultural Anthropology (2016)
- MA in Comparative Religion, Sociology, and Political Science, University of Hannover (1998)
Research Interests:
Her research spans migration and diaspora studies, Islam in Europe, gender and sports, and transnationalism. She explores how migrant communities construct identity, how Islam is practiced and perceived across European contexts, and how women’s football serves as a lens for understanding gendered mobility and globalization.
Publications Overview:
Her work includes influential books like Women, Soccer and Transnational Migration (2014/2016) and Globalized Football (2008), alongside numerous articles on Muslim youth, Portuguese diaspora, and ethnoheterogenesis. Her research often combines ethnographic depth with theoretical innovation.
Awards and Grants:
- João Havelange Grant (2012–2013)
- Resident Fellow at Rockefeller Bellagio Center (2006)
- PhD Scholarship from Heinrich Böll Foundation (1999–2003)
Roles and Affiliations:
She serves on the board of the Institute of Sociology at Leibniz University, is a member of the Center for Atlantic and Global Studies, and contributes to the Examination Board and Selection Committee for the Master's in Religion in the Public Sphere. She also advises students and peers across religious studies and sociology.
