Veronika Tacke

Prof. Dr. Veronika Tacke is a Professor of Organizational Sociology at Bielefeld University's Faculty of Sociology. She leads the Working Group Tacke within Research Unit 3 (Sociology of Organizations) and serves as Coordinator for Internships. Her academic journey includes a Diplom in Sociology (1987), a Dr. rer. soc. (1994), and Habilitation (2002). Key research focuses include organizational structures in functionally differentiated societies, technology-driven rationalization processes, and European sociological frameworks.

Education highlights: Studied and worked at Bielefeld University since 1981, including a Research Fellowship at the European University Institute in Florence (1997-1999). Notable roles include interim professorships and international teaching engagements at Luzern University (2003-2004). Awards include her 1994 thesis distinction and a prestigious Humboldt Foundation stipend.

Teaching responsibilities span core modules in Organizational Sociology, Specialization in Organizations, and interdisciplinary research projects. She actively contributes to curriculum design and academic advising in the faculty's Bachelor's and Master's programs.