Timo Tohidipur

Prof. Dr. Timo Tohidipur is a Professor at the Legal Department of the Department of Social Work & Health at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences. His work focuses on Migration Law, European Union Law, and Human Rights, particularly in border regions and transnational contexts.

Education:

• Dr. jur. (2007, Summa cum laude), Goethe-Universität Frankfurt/M.
• Second State Examination (2000)
• First State Examination (1997)

Research interests include European border regimes, migration policy, constitutional transfer, and the intersection of law with social work. His publications highlight legal challenges in migration, refugee rights, and the role of EU institutions like FRONTEX.

Scientific awards:

• 1822-Universitätspreis für exzellente Lehre (2012, 2nd prize, 10,000 Euro)

Recent projects involve transnational collaborations with institutions in Jordan, Malaysia, and Morocco, focusing on diversity, women's rights, and localization in social work. He has delivered lectures globally, addressing topics such as refugee protection, climate change, and critical analyses of EU migration policies.