Philipp Cornelius David Immel

Philipp Cornelius David Immel is a PhD Student and Research Assistant at the Department of East and South Asian Cultural Studies under the Chair of Contemporary Chinese Studies at the University of Würzburg. His work focuses on the societal implications of China's Social Credit System, urban governance, and policy analysis.

• Education: MA in Chinese Studies (Distinction, University of Würzburg), BA in Asian Studies and Chinese (University of Bonn)
• Affiliations: Member of DGA, ASC, and DLR-Graduate-Program

Research Interests: Immel investigates the interplay between power dynamics and social governance in China, particularly through the lens of the Social Credit System. His work also explores high-modernist urban planning in Beijing as a tool for population control. Key themes include:

• Social theory applications to Chinese governance
• Institutional analysis of local policy implementation
• Authoritarian adaptability in urban contexts
• Reflexive modernity in state-led planning

Scientific Contributions: His research has been published in the Journal of Current Chinese Affairs and presented at academic conferences. Awards highlight his institutional recognition and funding support.