Philipp Naucke

Dr. Philipp Naucke is a Lecturer in Social and Cultural Anthropology at Philipps University of Marburg, affiliated with the Institute for Social Anthropology and Religious Studies. His academic career includes acting professorships and visiting research roles, such as at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York (2023). He holds a Magister (summa cum laude) and a PhD from Philipps University, focusing on peace communities in Colombia and Guatemala.

His research expertise centers on conflict anthropology, political anthropology, and the anthropology of the state, with a regional focus on Latin America, particularly Colombia and Guatemala. Key themes include peacebuilding, violence, memory, and state-society interactions. He has conducted extensive fieldwork in Colombia and Guatemala, analyzing peasant peace initiatives and state dynamics in conflict zones.

Naucke’s awards include the 1st ADLAF Award 2022 for outstanding dissertation contributions. He teaches courses on conflict anthropology, peace research, and state theories, and has led research projects funded by the DFG (German Research Foundation). His work bridges theoretical and applied anthropology, emphasizing local perspectives in conflict resolution.

He is a member of academic networks such as the ADLAF and EASA, and has contributed to media discussions on Colombian peace processes and conflict dynamics.