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Prof. Dr. Thomas Thiemeyer is a Professor of Museum Studies at the Ludwig-Uhland-Institut für Empirische Kulturwissenschaft, University of Tübingen. He holds a PhD from 2010 on WWII museum presentations and previously worked as a curator at HG Merz, contributing to the Mercedes-Benz and Porsche Museums. His research focuses on museum practices, memorial culture, and the intersection of AI with cultural institutions. Current projects include studies on colonial collections, Holocaust remembrance, and the societal impact of AI in Tübingen. He has authored/co-edited books like Das Depot als Versprechen and Geschichte im Museum, and leads DFG-funded initiatives such as 'The Depot as Promise' and 'From the Era of the Witness to Digital Remembrance.'
Education & Career
- PhD (2010) under Gottfried Korf at Tübingen University
- Junior Professor (2011–2016), Full Professor since 2016
- Prior work at HG Merz (2003–2006)
Research Interests
- Museum and archival research
- Colonial memory and heritage
- Ai ethics and urban impact
- Cultural theory and identity politics
Key Projects
- DFG-funded 'Scenography in Exhibitions' (2023–2027)
- Exploration Fund 'Colonial-era Collections' (2016–2018)
- Baden-Württemberg-Stiftung 'Shoah Remembrance' (2015–2018)
Publications
- Over 50 peer-reviewed articles and monographs
- Recent works on AI ethics, colonial memory, and museum depots
Awards & Recognition
- DFG Communicator Prize 2024 for Cyber and the City exhibition
Teaching & Outreach
- Course on AI ethics and cultural change
- Collaborations with computer science departments
- Public exhibitions and media contributions