Stefan van der Poel

Dr. Stefan van der Poel is a researcher at the Research Centre for Historical Studies (CHS) within the Faculty of Arts at the University of Groningen. His scholarly work focuses on Holocaust studies, European memory, and Jewish history, with particular emphasis on post-WWII migration and Jewish intellectual history.

His research interests center on Shoah studies (66% fingerprint match), European Memory (58%), and Judaism (33%), with additional connections to German Jews, European Identity, and crisis history. His work examines the complex trajectories of Jewish communities in post-Holocaust Europe, analyzing themes of displacement, memory formation, and cultural survival.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on migration after the Holocaust, Jewish intellectuals in exile, and Dutch-Jewish history. His scholarship bridges historical analysis with contemporary memory studies, examining how traumatic pasts shape present identities and political landscapes in Europe.

Through his NWO-funded project "De Holocaust in de mediene," van der Poel investigates Holocaust representation in media, contributing to public understanding of historical trauma. His work extends beyond academia through frequent media contributions on Holocaust-related topics and Dutch-Jewish history.

His research activities include organizing symposia on war experiences, contributing to historical documentaries, and providing expert commentary on Jewish history for Dutch media outlets. His work demonstrates strong engagement with both scholarly communities and public history initiatives.