Simon Hecke

Simon Hecke is a Lecturer for special tasks in General Sociology and Sociological Theory at the Faculty of Sociology, Bielefeld University. His work bridges sociological theory with empirical studies in historical sociology, organizational sociology, and global societal dynamics.

• Current roles: Research assistant at Faculty of Sociology (since 2024), doctoral researcher at DFG Research Training Group 'World Politics' (2020–2023)
• Research focus: Intersections of sociological theory, globalization, law, religion, and world society
• Education: M.A. in Sociology (Bielefeld University, 2016–2020), B.A. in Sociology and History (Bielefeld University, 2007–2011)

He contributes to interdisciplinary research environments including the Institute for World Society and Bielefeld Graduate School in History and Sociology.

Scientific Awards

• Scholarship from the Evangelisches Studienwerk eV Villigst (2007–2015)