Torsten Bendl

Dr. Torsten Bendl is a doctoral student and Researcher at the University of Regensburg's Institute of History, affiliated with the Junior Professorship for Public History and the Chair of History of Science. He focuses on the history of science popularization, astronomy, and material culture, particularly the use of glass plate slides in 19th-20th century astronomical communication.

• PhD topic: Dissemination of astronomical glass plate slides (1850-1950)
• Master's thesis: Karl Stöckl's scientific personas
• Bachelor's studies: Political science and history

His research bridges the history of astronomy, science communication, and visual culture. He explores how projection technologies shaped public understanding of science and has contributed to academic and popular publications on these themes.

Scientific awards include a doctoral scholarship from the Hans Böckler Foundation (2025). He has presented at international conferences in Munich, Wuppertal, and Halifax, focusing on scientific personas and astronomical outreach.

As a teaching assistant, he co-organized seminars on Regensburg's astronomical heritage and historical instrument collections. He also serves as spokesperson for the Driburger Kreis network of early-career historians of science.