جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Paul Dávilaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Indigenous Literature
• German Romanticism
• Comparative Literature
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Paul Dávila is a Lecturer at the College for German Language and Culture (KSK) within the International Study Center (ISZ) at Heidelberg University. His academic journey includes a doctorate in Comparative German and Romance Studies (2021–2024), funded by a KAAD scholarship, focusing on Indigenous self-translation practices in Yanakuna poetry. He holds a Master's in International Literature from Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen (2011–2013) and a Bachelor's in Literature from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (2001–2007). His research spans Indigenous literature, German Romanticism, and intercultural studies, with a focus on nature communication, cultural translation, and post-colonial dialogue. Notable works include Two Poems of Nature (2022) and Las Riberas del Samsara (2010). He has authored articles on topics like Indigenous justice systems and the viability of Buen Vivir in Colombia's post-conflict context. Professionally, he has taught German language and literature at institutions across Colombia and Germany, including Universidad de los Andes and Universidad Nacional de Colombia. He co-founded Rimasqa Rimana (2023), an association promoting Andean languages and cultures. His work bridges Western Romantic traditions with Indigenous epistemologies, emphasizing collaborative intercultural scholarship.

• Martial Arts and Combat Sports
• Police Training and Conflict Management
• Nonlinear Pedagogy
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Swen Körner is a full Professor at the German Sport University Cologne, affiliated with the Department of Training Pedagogy and Martial Research. He is a leading figure in the interdisciplinary study of martial arts, police training, and reflexive sports science, with extensive collaborations across Europe. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Martial Arts Research and is a member of several international research groups and advisory boards. His research interests include martial arts and combat sports, nonlinear pedagogy, police conflict management, gamification in education, doping research, and systemic theory in sports and policing. His work critically examines the social, pedagogical, and ethical dimensions of training, violence, and institutional behavior, often applying systems theory to understand complex dynamics in law enforcement and sports education. The recent publications highlight a strong trend toward integrating nonlinear and reflexive approaches into police training, emphasizing the constraints-led approach, error culture, digitalization, and diversity. His work increasingly focuses on narrative and gamified methods in teaching, mental health in policing, and the sociocultural implications of self-defense systems. He also contributes to policy-relevant research on doping prevention and youth sports safety. Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Martial Arts Research Member, Tactical Decision Making Research Group, University of Liverpool Spokesperson, “Martial Arts and Combat Sports” Commission, German Society for Sports Science (dvs) Member, EU consortium “Safeguarding Youth Sport” Member, Center for Preventive Doping Research, German Sport University Cologne Expert reviewer for SNSF, DAAD, Mercator Foundation, and multiple journals Körner advises and collaborates extensively, particularly with Mario S. Staller and Barbara Bonn. He has led evaluations of NRW Sports Schools and doping prevention programs. His research is grant-supported through federal and foundation funding, though specific grants are not detailed. He is involved in multiple research groups and editorial boards, indicating a broad academic network and leadership role. He is active in developing pedagogical frameworks for police training, promoting reflective practice, and advancing the scientific understanding of martial arts in society. His work bridges academic theory and practical application in law enforcement, education, and sports policy.

Samuli Schielkeمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Social Anthropology
• Migration Studies
• Political Economy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Samuli Schielke is a distinguished anthropologist working at the intersection of migration, religion, and political economy. Since 2009, he has served as a Researcher at the Leibniz-Zentrum Moderner Orient (ZMO) , while also holding an adjunct teaching position in the MA Visual and Media Anthropology and BA Social and Cultural Anthropology programs at Freie Universität Berlin since 2010. His research explores the paradoxes of modern life in Egypt and the Middle East, focusing on: Migrant aspirations and social reproduction under globalization Moral ambiguities in religious and political contexts Temporal experiences in revolutionary societies Urban transformations and cultural memory Relationships between capitalism and stability Schielke's work reveals how ordinary people navigate unsolvable contradictions between spiritual values, economic pressures, and generational expectations. His 2023 article Between home and accommodation examines housing investments in climate-affected regions, while his monograph The Dream of Stability (2020-2023) provides comprehensive insights into Egyptian migration patterns. His scientific achievements include: Doctor of Social Sciences, University of Amsterdam (cum laude, 2006) Title of Docent (Habilitation) in Social Anthropology, University of Tampere (2017) Through extensive fieldwork in Egypt (2014, 2022) and the Gulf (2021, 2022), Schielke has developed innovative approaches to understanding the anthropology of destiny and the relationship between freedom and structural constraints. His teaching spans anthropology of Islam, visual anthropology, and theories of cultural practice at Berlin's graduate programs.

Hannes Kaufmannمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Critical Social Theory
• Legal and State Theory
• Authoritarianism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hannes Kaufmann is a Research Assistant at the Chair of Political Theory and History of Ideas at Justus Liebig University Giessen, working under Prof. Dr. Regina Kreide since May 2020. He is actively engaged in research, teaching, and academic service within the Institute of Political Science. Education: Master of Arts in Political Theory from Johann-Wolfgang-Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main, TU Darmstadt, and Universität Warschau (2012-2016) Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with minor in History from Johann-Wolfgang-Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main (2009-2012) Hannes Kaufmann's research focuses on critical social theory, legal and state theory, authoritarianism, and questions of (in)equality and (in)justice. His work demonstrates a strong engagement with Frankfurt School critical theory, particularly the works of Theodor W. Adorno and Max Horkheimer. He examines how legal systems produce and maintain social hierarchies, with particular attention to how marginalized groups experience legal frameworks. His research often bridges theoretical analysis with contemporary political issues including migration politics, authoritarian tendencies in modern democracies, and the relationship between law and social movements. His publications reveal a consistent focus on critiquing liberal legal frameworks through Marxist and critical theory lenses. Recent work explores the relationship between law and critique, transformations of liberal reason in migration politics, and the role of theatricality in political protest. His research shows increasing engagement with decolonial perspectives and questions of global justice. Kaufmann has been actively involved in academic service, including coordinating the working group 'Theorie, Gesellschaft, Politik' at the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung and serving as spokesperson for the section 'Menschenrechte und Demokratie' at the Graduiertenzentrum für Sozial-, Wirtschafts- und Rechtswissenschaften. He has received funding through a doctoral scholarship from the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung (2017-2020) and was a member of the Graduate Centre for the Study of Culture at Justus Liebig University Giessen (2016-2019). As an educator, Kaufmann has taught multiple courses on political theory, critical theory, and justice at Justus Liebig University Giessen since 2018, demonstrating his commitment to academic mentorship and knowledge dissemination.

Julia Pauliمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Kinship
• Migration
• Social Class
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Julia Pauli is a Full Professor (W2) at the Institute of Social and Cultural Anthropology, University of Hamburg, where she has been employed since October 2011. Her research focuses on kinship transformations, migration dynamics, class formation, and demographic change, with long-term ethnographic fieldwork in Mexico (since 1995) and Namibia (since 2003). She leads multiple DFG-funded projects examining transnational kinship, marriage patterns, and migration. Research Interests: Pauli's work explores the intersections of kinship, migration, and social stratification. She investigates how transnational mobility reshapes family structures, aging experiences, and class identities in Latin America and Southern Africa, with emphasis on Mexico-Namibia comparisons. Her recent projects analyze return migration's impact on kinship navigation and housing practices. Education: Habilitation (2010) and PhD (1999) in Social Anthropology from University of Cologne Magister degree (1995) in Anthropology, German Literature, and Film Sciences Awards: Heisenberg Fellowship (DFG, 2011) Offermann-Hergarten Award (2001) Doctoral Advising & Grants: Supervises 8+ PhD students on topics including migration and kinship. Secured continuous DFG funding since 2003 for projects such as Return to Mexico: Migration and Pluralization of Kinship (2022-2025) and Fertility Transition in Oman (2016-2022). Leads collaborative research initiatives like the LiMA project on aging and multilingualism.

Bruno Castanho Silvaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Quantitative Methods
• Causal Inference
• Machine Learning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Bruno Castanho Silva is an Assistant Professor for Methods of Empirical Social Research at the Free University of Berlin, holding joint appointments at the Institute of Sociology and Otto Suhr Institute of Political Science. He serves as an Executive Board member of the Methods Excellence Initiative (MethodsNET) and leads the Text Analysis team within Team Populism. His academic career spans institutions across Europe, reflecting his expertise in quantitative political methodology and comparative politics. His educational background includes a PhD in Political Science (Summa cum laude) from Central European University in Budapest (2012-2017), an MA in International Relations from the University of Tallinn, Estonia (2010-2012), and a BA in International Relations from the University Center Curitiba, Brazil (2006-2010). Castanho Silva's research focuses on quantitative methods , particularly causal inference, machine learning, and structural equation modeling. Substantively, he investigates political representation of underrepresented groups , populism in comparative perspective , and social media in politics . His methodological expertise is evident across his publications, which often bridge sophisticated statistical techniques with substantive political questions. He has made significant contributions to the measurement and understanding of populism across different contexts, examining both elite and citizen manifestations of this phenomenon. His recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated methodological approaches applied to comparative political phenomena, particularly regarding populism, political communication, and representation. A notable trend is his focus on cross-national comparisons, with studies spanning Europe, the Americas, and beyond. His work frequently employs innovative research designs including survey experiments, natural experiments, and comparative analysis of political speech. Castanho Silva has been actively involved in teaching quantitative methods through various platforms, including the ECPR Summer/Winter Courses for Methods and Techniques (2017-2022) and as a lecturer at McDaniel College Budapest (2017). His academic service includes participation in various scholarly initiatives focused on methodological excellence in political science. He leads the Text Analysis component of Team Populism, where his work focuses on developing and applying computational methods to analyze political rhetoric across different contexts. His involvement with the Methods Excellence Initiative (MethodsNET) reflects his commitment to advancing methodological standards in social science research.

Viktoria Ferencمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Biogeography
• Macroecology
• Plant Ecology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Viktoria Ferenc is a Researcher at the State Museum of Natural History Stuttgart , affiliated with the Botany Department. Her work focuses on Biogeography and Macroecology , particularly the interactions between native and alien plant species in invaded communities. Research Areas: Biogeography, Macroecology, Plant Ecology, Invasive Species, Community Ecology, Ecological Interactions Viktoria’s research investigates how trait hierarchies influence alien species dominance and how invasion dynamics affect native ecosystems. Her recent publications address multi-species comparisons, competition mechanisms, and functional trait analyses in invaded plant communities. Contact: viktoria.ferenc@smns-bw.de

Fengzhi Heمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Freshwater Conservation
• Biodiversity Patterns
• Anthropogenic Impacts
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Fengzhi He is a Professor at the Northeast Institute of Geography and Agroecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), and a Guest Scientist at the Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB) in Germany. His research focuses on freshwater megafauna conservation, biodiversity patterns in riverine ecosystems, and anthropogenic impacts on freshwater systems. He holds a Ph.D. in River Science from Freie Universität Berlin and Queen Mary University of London (2015–2019), and prior degrees from Chinese institutions. He has held postdoctoral roles at Aarhus University, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and IGB. His work includes projects like 'Freshwater Megafauna Futures,' exploring megafauna's ecological roles and threats, and the SMART Joint Doctorate program for river system management. He has authored/co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications, focusing on hydropower impacts, biodiversity loss, and restoration strategies. Key contributions involve global analyses of free-flowing rivers' importance to megafauna and meta-analyses of stressor effects on freshwater ecosystems. He collaborates internationally, addressing conservation challenges through interdisciplinary approaches. His projects emphasize ecosystem restoration and policy-relevant science to safeguard freshwater biodiversity.

Keren Cytterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Experimental Storytelling
• Social Alienation
• Cultural Systems Analysis
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Prof. Keren Cytter is a Professor at the Department of Photography and Film at Kunstakademie Münster. Her work explores social alienation, language representation, and cultural systems through experimental storytelling and human perception. She has held solo exhibitions at prominent institutions including the Ludwig Forum Aachen (2022), Kunstmuseum Winterthur (2020), and the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (2015). Education: Born 1977 in Tel Aviv, Israel Her research focuses on the intersection of art and societal structures, employing multimedia formats such as film, performance, and photography. Recent works investigate themes of isolation, linguistic ambiguity, and institutional critique. Cytter's practice bridges conceptual rigor with visceral emotional impact, challenging conventional narrative frameworks. She received the prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship in 2021, recognizing her innovative contributions to contemporary art. Her exhibitions often feature immersive installations that provoke critical engagement with cultural norms and individual agency.

Christopher Zirnigمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Digitalization
• Big Data
• Work Organization
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Christopher Zirnig is a Researcher at the Department of Sociology within the Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences at the University of Hohenheim, where he has been working since March 2015. His research focuses on the sociological implications of digital transformation, particularly examining how technological advancements reshape work organization and social structures. Dr. Zirnig's educational background includes a Master of Arts in Sociology from Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg (2012-2015) and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences from the University of Augsburg (2009-2012). Prior to his position at Hohenheim, he worked as a Research Assistant at the Max Planck Institute for Foreign and International Criminal Law and the Chair of Security Research at the University of Freiburg. His primary research interests encompass Digitalization , Big Data applications , Work Organization , Vocational Education , Social Change , and AI Ethics . Dr. Zirnig investigates how datafication and artificial intelligence impact workplace structures, employee qualifications, and social inequalities, with particular attention to human-centered approaches that preserve worker autonomy and well-being in technologically transformed environments. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals an evolving research trajectory from empirical studies of regional digital workplace trends toward more theoretical and ethical considerations of AI implementation. His work increasingly addresses the human dimensions of technological change, exploring workplace alienation, humane work design with AI, and the development of AI competencies for future business professionals across multiple disciplinary contexts including sociology, business management, and education. Dr. Zirnig has received research funding through significant projects including: ABBA (AI for Business | Business for AI) since 2022 Ethical and socially responsible AI in companies (2020-2022), funded by Baden-Württemberg's Ministry of Economic Affairs Future Project Working World 4.0 Baden-Württemberg (2016-2019) Industry 4.0 in Plant and Mechanical Engineering - Qualification 2025 (2015-2016) He actively collaborates with interdisciplinary research teams across sociology, business, education, and technology fields, frequently partnering with regional government bodies to translate research findings into practical applications for workforce development and digital transformation initiatives in Baden-Württemberg.

Tim Henningمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Normative Ethics
• Metanormativity
• Applied Ethics (Bioethics, Business Ethics)
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Tim Henning is a Professor of Philosophy at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, leading the Practical Philosophy I Department. His expertise spans normative ethics, applied ethics (bioethics, business ethics), metanormativity, personal identity, and analytical philosophy of language. He holds office hours by appointment and is reachable at thenning@uni-mainz.de. Henning's research explores the intersection of language and ethics, particularly how language shapes moral discourse and exclusion. Notable works include Academic Freedom and Morality (2024) and The Future of Humanity (2022). His 2009 monograph Being a Person and Telling Stories won the Wolfgang Stegmüller Prize. He frequently engages in public debates on ethics, academic freedom, and longtermism through podcasts and media appearances. His articles address epistemic norms in practical reasoning, Kantian ethics, and consequentialist dilemmas. He has edited volumes on Kantian ethics, instrumental reason, and epistemic virtues. Current research includes a 2025 monograph on the dark side of language. Awards: Wolfgang Stegmüller Prize (2009) Key Themes: Moral language, ethical responsibility in academia, personal autonomy, and structural ethics in economics.

Andrej Malchukovمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Morpho-syntactic Typology
• Tungusic Languages
• Ditransitive Constructions
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Andrej Malchukov is an Adjunct Professor at the Department of English and Linguistics, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (FB 05). He holds a senior researcher position at the St.-Petersburg Institute for Linguistic Research (Russian Academy of Sciences) since 2002. His academic background includes a Candidate's thesis (1990) and habilitation (2002) on the morpho-syntax of the Tungusic language Even. His research focuses on morpho-syntactic typology, grammaticalization, and Siberian languages, particularly Tungusic. He has led major DFG-funded projects on ditransitive constructions and valency classes, and co-edited pivotal works like Grammaticalization Scenarios . Research Interests : Malchukov’s work spans typological studies of valency systems, ditransitive constructions, grammaticalization pathways, and Tungusic languages. He emphasizes cross-linguistic comparison and areal influences, contributing to theoretical frameworks like semantic maps and hierarchical models. His current projects include the German-French ComPLETE initiative on complex predicates and collaborative studies on grammaticalization across language families. Key Projects : DFG-funded 'Ditransitive Constructions in the World’s Languages' (2006–) 'Valency Classes in the World’s Languages' (2009–2012) 'Universal and Areal Patterns in Grammaticalization' (with Walter Bisang) ComPLETE (Complex Predicates Typology, German-French collaboration) Professional Roles : He serves on editorial boards of Journal of Linguistics , Vestnik Sankt-Peterburgskogo Universiteta , and the Mouton Comparative Handbook in Linguistics series. He has reviewed for major journals and funding agencies (DFG, NSF, ANVUR). A former member of the SLE executive committee (2016–2019), he also chairs international PhD committees and holds academic leadership roles in interdisciplinary teams. Awards : Member of Academia Europaea since 2022, recipient of prestigious fellowships from JSPS, Alexander von Humboldt, and others. His contributions to linguistic typology and Tungusic studies have been recognized through global collaborations and editorial leadership.

Julia Hainzمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Performance Art
• Aesthetics
• Critical Theory
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Julia Hainz is a researcher at the School of Arts, Offenbach University of Art and Design, focused on the aesthetic of fluidity and performative difference beyond capitalist flexibilization. Her research engages with contemporary performance art, examining alienation, otherness, and fluidity through the lens of capitalist structures. She draws on critical theory, referencing scholars like Catherine Wood and Andreas Reckwitz, and performance artist Verity Spott’s work on trans* manifestos and identity norms. PhD project analyzing heterotopia and navigation of performative difference Collaborated in the 2020 performance no hold on at Kunsthalle Schweinfurt Supervised by Prof. Dr. Juliane Rebentisch and Prof. Kerstin Cmelka

Helma Blesesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nursing Science
• Patient/Person Orientation
• Human-Machine Interaction in Healthcare
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Helma Bleses is a Professor of Nursing Science and Clinical Nursing at the Department of Nursing and Health at Hochschule Fulda, where she has been employed since October 2006. Her work focuses on the intersection of nursing science, technology, and patient-centered care, with particular emphasis on dementia care and human-machine interaction in healthcare settings. Dr. Bleses holds a Doctorate in Nursing Science from the Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin (2005). Prior to her professorship, she served as Head of the Organizational Development Department at Gemeinschaftsklinikum Koblenz – Mayen (2006) and as a Personnel Development and Public Relations Officer at St. Elisabeth Hospital Mayen GmbH (1996-2005). She completed her nursing studies at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, graduating with a Diploma, and has additional qualifications in quality management and logotherapy. Her research primarily explores patient/person orientation, organizational development, and human-machine interaction in healthcare, with a special focus on dementia care. She has pioneered work on telepresence robotics in home care settings for people with dementia, examining both technical implementation and ethical considerations. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates nursing science with technology development to create more person-centered care solutions. Dr. Bleses' publication record shows a clear trajectory toward integrating technology into nursing practice, particularly in dementia care. Her most recent work focuses on ethnographic studies of care situations without direct human caregivers, examining how technology can support rather than replace human connection. She has been instrumental in developing frameworks for ethical implementation of care robotics and understanding the nuanced interactions between people with dementia and technological aids. 1st Prize of the Nursing Journal 2015 provided by the Josef and Luise Kraft Foundation Dr. Bleses has secured significant third-party funding for research projects including FreiZeit (DFG/SNF), EthiKo, Akt-on, RoboLand, EmoRobot, and EMOTi-KOMM. She has supervised numerous student research projects, particularly in the fields of dementia care, quality management, and technology implementation. Her work often involves interdisciplinary collaboration with computer scientists, ethicists, and healthcare practitioners. Dr. Bleses leads research teams working on the FreiZeit project (exploring experiences of persons with dementia in care-free time) and has been instrumental in establishing research collaborations between Hochschule Fulda and international partners including Hochschule St. Gallen (Switzerland), University of Dortmund, and Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg. Her work with the RoboLand and EmoRobot projects has created a strong foundation for human-robot interaction research in nursing contexts.

Eva-Ellen Weißمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human Resources Management
• Organizational Theory
• Organizational Behavior
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Eva-Ellen Weiß is a Professor of Human Resources Management and Organizational Development in Healthcare at the Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences . Her research examines employee attitudes and behaviors in organizations, with a focus on work stress, turnover intentions, recruitment, retention, and leadership dynamics in healthcare settings. PhD in Business Administration from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (2017) Former HR manager in a law firm and advisor to the German Red Cross North Rhine Regional Association Appointed professor at Niederrhein University in May 2019 Research Interests include: Worktime control and stress dynamics Role of religiosity in stress-strain relationships Transformational leadership effects on employee wellbeing Effort-reward imbalance in helping professions Turnover intentions among young academics Mental health in healthcare organizations Her publications appear in The International Journal of Human Resource Management , Higher Education , and Leadership and Organization Development Journal . Teaching Engagements : Summer semester: Personnel Management, Change Management, Organizational Development, Writing Scientific Texts Winter semester: Fundamentals of Personnel Management, Organizational Behavior, Organizational Theory, Social Management Simulation Additional courses: Leadership Coaching for Executives She also serves as an Equality Commissioner and Faculty Council Member at Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences.