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Dr. Tilman Musch is an Associate Professor in Social and Cultural Anthropology at the University of Bayreuth, affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. He leads the Gerda Henkel Foundation-funded research project ‘Saharagärten’ focusing on sustainable agroforestry in the Central Sahara. His work integrates spatial anthropology, nomadism studies, and environmental adaptation across West/Central Africa and Siberia. He holds a doctorate from INALCO Paris (2007) and has conducted extensive fieldwork in Niger, Chad, and Kyrgyzstan.
- Current role: Research Director at Chair of Anthropology of Africa & Institute for African Studies (IAS)
- Key projects: Gerda Henkel Foundation grants (since 2021), Max Planck Institute collaboration (2022-2024)
- Research foci: Customary law among Tubu Teda, Saharan gardening innovation, and human-environment dynamics
His research explores how nomadic communities in arid regions adapt spatial concepts, legal frameworks, and ecological practices. Recent studies address seed selection in Saharan oases and ethnozoological knowledge systems. He publishes widely in interdisciplinary journals like Anthropos, Paideuma, and Journal of Global Archaeology.
- Recent initiatives: Short documentaries on Tubu festivals and photo reportages from Ennedi region
- Grants include DFG (2013-2016), Fritz Thyssen Foundation (2008-2009), and IFRA scholarships (2008-2010)
Musch’s studies bridge anthropology with environmental science, emphasizing participatory methods like citizen-science approaches in Niger. His work contributes to understanding marginalized communities’ resilience strategies in rapidly changing socio-ecological contexts.
