Thomas Widlok

Thomas Widlok is a Professor of the cultural anthropology of Africa at the University of Cologne, Germany. His research focuses on mobility, particularly examining models of nomadic indigenous peoples in southern Africa and elsewhere, while expanding to study global mobility patterns of knowledge workers. He leads the Anthropology of Economic Experimentation research department and is part of the Mobility Lab (MoLab). His current book project explores comparative mobility frameworks.

Education details are not explicitly provided in the text, but his academic role implies advanced degrees in anthropology. Research interests include fieldwork in southern Africa, Australia, and other regions, with a focus on cultural dynamics and migration patterns.

No specific grants or awards are listed, though his leadership in MoLab and academic publications suggest sustained scholarly engagement. The text does not mention lab teams or future works beyond his ongoing book project.