Winfried Fluck

Winfried Fluck is a Professor of American Culture at the John F. Kennedy Institute, Freie Universität Berlin, where he has held his position since 1989. He has previously served as Professor of English and American Literature at Universität Konstanz (1983–1989) and held visiting professorships at Dartmouth College, University of Richmond, Princeton University, Universitat Autònoma Barcelona, and other institutions.

• Professor of American Culture, John F. Kennedy Institute, Freie Universität Berlin (1989–present)
• Professor of English and American Literature, Universität Konstanz (1983–1989)
• Harris Visiting Professor, Dartmouth College (Spring Term 2011)
• Tocqueville Visiting Professor, University of Richmond (Spring Term 2010)
• Guest Professor, Princeton University (1996)

His research spans interdisciplinary approaches to American cultural history, focusing on cultural theory, American Studies, film, popular culture, and visual arts. He has led major initiatives such as the Graduate School for North American Studies and the 'Futures of American Studies' Institute at Dartmouth, funded by the German Excellence Initiative and Alexander von Humboldt-Foundation.

Fluck has received significant scholarly recognition, including the Mellon-Fellowship at the National Humanities Center (1986–1987). He has also held leadership roles in academic organizations, such as Chair of the German Research Foundation (DFG) committee for Literary Studies, Drama, and Media Studies (2004–2008).

As an editor, he contributes to REAL - Yearbook of Research in English and American Literature, Nordamerikastudien, and Berliner Beiträge zur Amerikanistik. His career emphasizes transnational collaboration, exemplified by projects like the International Transcoop-Project 'Transnational American Studies' (2006–2009).