Philip Koch

Philip Koch is a Research Associate at the Institute of Sociology, Friedrich Schiller University Jena (FSU Jena), where he has been affiliated since 2019. His research focuses on qualitative case studies in Spain examining bioeconomy strategies and social inequalities. Previously a student assistant in the BMBF junior research group 'Bioeconomy and Social Inequalities' at FSU Jena (2017-2019), he holds a Master of Arts in Sociology from FSU Jena (2016-2019) with research in Ecuador, and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Resource Management from BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg (2012-2015) with studies in Mexico.

His research examines social movements, bioeconomy strategies in international comparison, political economy, and social relations with nature. Recent work investigates socio-ecological conflicts in European rural contexts and contradictions in bioeconomy policies. Koch's publications analyze tensions between sustainability promises and economic growth imperatives within bioeconomy frameworks.

Koch has co-taught courses including 'Bioeconomies in Europe' and 'Sustainability and Social Transformation' through research colloquia and block seminars. His academic contributions focus on developing frameworks for understanding socio-ecological mentalities in post-fossil transformations.