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Raphaela Averkorn is a Professor in the Department of History – Middle and Modern History at the University of Siegen, Faculty I. She holds the esteemed Jean Monnet Chair ad personam, reflecting her expertise in European integration and transnational historical studies. Her work is closely associated with the Research Center for Transnational Cultural History and the Research Center for Regional Cultural History at the university.
Her research focuses on Medieval and Modern History, with a particular emphasis on transnational and regional cultural developments. Her expertise bridges historical analysis with contemporary European studies, supported by her Jean Monnet Chair status, which promotes teaching and research on European integration. Key areas include European integration history, cultural exchange, and regional identity formation across historical periods.
Raphaela Averkorn has been recognized with the prestigious Jean Monnet Chair ad personam award, a competitive European Union designation given to leading scholars in the field of European studies.
She leads an academic team including research assistants such as Dr. Giuseppe Cusa and Bachelor-level assistant Colin Mertens. While specific PhD or Master’s students are not listed, her leadership role and research centers suggest active supervision and mentorship. She maintains an office at Adolf-Reichwein-Str. 2, AR-H 403, 57076 Siegen, and her administrative support is provided by secretary Freya Schauerte.
Her academic work is embedded within dedicated research centers focused on transnational and regional cultural history, indicating a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach to historical scholarship.
