Volker Heins

Prof. Dr. Volker Heins is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Duisburg-Essen, with a focus on Political Theory. He holds multiple affiliations, including being a Permanent Fellow at the Institute for Advanced Study in the Humanities (KWI), a member of the Board at the Käte Hamburger Kolleg / Centre for Global Cooperation Research, and a member of the Interdisciplinary Center for Integration and Migration Research (InZentIM).

• Key Roles: Head of the research area 'Global Cultural Conflicts and Transcultural Cooperation' (since 2013), Head of the Research Department 'Intercultural Studies' at KWI (since 2012).
• Education: Habilitation in Political Science (University of Giessen, 2001).

Research Interests include political theory, transcultural cooperation, cultural conflicts, and integration/migration studies. His work often intersects with cultural sociology and democratic governance.

Scientific Awards and Memberships:

• Permanent Fellow at the Kulturwissenschaftliches Institut Essen (KWI)
• Co-founder of the Academy in Exile
• Member of the Board of the Centre for Global Cooperation Research
• Member of the Interdisciplinary Center for Integration and Migration Research (InZentIM)

Advising and Grants: No explicit details about advising roles or grants are mentioned in the provided texts. However, his leadership in research departments and centers indicates significant academic contributions and potential involvement in funded projects.

Labs, Teams, and Networks: Heins is deeply engaged with interdisciplinary research teams, including the KWI's academic community and the Centre for Global Cooperation Research. His collaborations span international institutions like Yale University, McGill University, and the Frankfurt Institute for Social Research.