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Professor Dr. Peter A. Windel is a full Professor at the Faculty of Law, Ruhr University Bochum, where he holds the Chair of Procedural Law and Civil Law. He has held this position since January 26, 1999, succeeding Walter Zeiss. He previously served as Dean (2006–2008) and Vice Dean (2008–2010) of the Faculty of Law and is now regarded as the 'wise old man' of the faculty. His academic work is centered at the intersection of procedural and substantive private law.
- Born: 1959
- Education: Studied law at Heidelberg and Göttingen Universities
- Doctorate (Dr. iur. utr.): 1991, University of Heidelberg
- Habilitation: 1996, Faculty of Law, University of Heidelberg
- Previous Teaching: Heidelberg and Bayreuth
His research interests include civil law, civil procedure, insolvency law, liability law, constitutional aspects of civil proceedings, and the integration of substantive and procedural law. He emphasizes the inseparability of form and content in legal doctrine. He is actively involved in international legal dialogue, particularly with East Asian jurisdictions, and has published extensively in multiple languages.
The 15 most recent publications reflect a consistent focus on German private law, comparative analysis (especially with Japan and China), legal dogmatics, insolvency, and the philosophical foundations of legal personhood. His work spans doctrinal commentary, critical essays, and cross-jurisdictional studies, demonstrating sustained scholarly engagement across civil and procedural law.
Professional Memberships:
- Association of Civil Law Teachers
- Association of Civil Procedure Teachers
- Academic Association for International Procedural Law
- German University Association
- German-Chinese Lawyers Association (DCJV)
- German-Japanese Lawyers Association (DJJV)
- Alliance for Research on East Asia (AREA) Ruhr
- China Competence Network Ruhr Niederrhein (CNET RNR)
He leads a research team including a private lecturer and several student assistants. He supervises academic work and teaches courses in civil and procedural law. He organizes the 'International Legal Dialogue' course, fostering cross-border legal education. While no formal grants or awards are listed, his editorial roles (e.g., co-editor of KTS – Journal of Insolvency Law since 2004) and extensive publication record indicate high academic standing.
Professor Windel is involved in several collaborative initiatives, including the 'International Legal Dialogue' student conference and joint publications with international scholars. His chair hosts research assistants and student workers, forming an active academic team. He also contributes to public legal discourse through commentary and obituaries in professional journals.
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