Rosalie Stolz

Rosalie Stolz is a Researcher at the Institute of Ethnology, University of Cologne. Her work focuses on Southeast Asian studies, particularly the Khmu Yuan community in Northern Laos. She explores themes in anthropology, cultural geography, and kinship studies.

• Current Research: Construction Pioneers. Building Innovation in Upland Northern Laos
• Completed Projects:
  • Making Aspirations Concrete: The Rise of Concrete Houses and Current Socio-Economic Change in Upland Southeast Asia
  • Concepts and Practices of Kinship and Sociality Among the Khmu Yuan of Northwestern Laos

Her recent publications analyze transformations in Khmu housing practices, the interplay of spirits and kinship, and the impact of socio-economic changes on material culture. She collaborates on interdisciplinary projects like Houses Transformed and Being a Parent in the Field, emphasizing ethnographic methodology and reflexivity.