جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

Sonja Knappمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Urban Ecology
• Macroecology
• Vegetation Science
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sonja Knapp is a prominent researcher and Co-Head of the Department of Community Ecology at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) in Halle, Germany. She also leads the working group on Macroecology and Vegetation Science and is a member of the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig. Her work is central to understanding biodiversity in human-dominated landscapes. Her primary research interests lie in Urban Ecology , where she investigates plant biodiversity in cities, including species, traits, and phylogenetic diversity, and its link to ecosystem services. Her expertise extends to Functional Ecology , analyzing how plant traits like morphology and phenology shape ecosystems, and Phyloecology , which uses evolutionary relationships to understand community assembly. She also conducts large-scale Macroecological studies on plant biodiversity across regional to national scales, focusing on the drivers of climate and land use. Dr. Knapp's recent research portfolio reflects a strong focus on the intersection of urban development and biodiversity. Her publications analyze the functional diversity of urban floras over centuries, develop frameworks for multi-scale urban biodiversity, and explore the research agenda for urban biodiversity in the face of a global extinction crisis. Her work on nature-based solutions and the links between biodiversity and human health demonstrates a commitment to applied, interdisciplinary science that addresses pressing societal challenges. A recurring theme in her recent articles is the analysis of biological invasions and the functional traits of both native and alien species in urban environments. Dr. Knapp holds editorial roles for several journals, including serving as a Topic Editor for Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution (Urban Ecology section) and as a member of the editorial boards of Urban Ecosystems , Urban Naturalist , and Web Ecology . She is actively involved in numerous current projects funded by organizations like the DFG, iDiv, and the Helmholtz Association, including 'Comparative urban ecology' and 'sGUBIK - Synthesizing Global Urban Biological Invasion Knowledge'. She advises on urban planning through her research on functional traits and ecosystem services and leads teams within the UFZ and iDiv. Her work is instrumental in developing tools like the garden biodiversity index and advancing the science of urban green infrastructure for resilient cities.

Brian Leungمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Predictive Ecology
• Biological Invasions
• Species Distribution Modeling
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Brian Leung is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology and the Bieler School of the Environment at McGill University, where he also holds the UNESCO Chair for Dialogues on Sustainability and serves as Director of the Neotropical Environment Option (NEO), a collaborative program with the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI). Department: Department of Biology School: Bieler School of the Environment University: McGill University Leadership Roles: UNESCO Chair for Dialogues on Sustainability, Director of NEO Collaborations: Panama Research and Integrated Sustainability Model (PRISM), STRI Dr. Leung’s research is centered on predictive ecology and environmental decision-making, utilizing mathematical, statistical, and computational models to address urgent ecological challenges. His work spans terrestrial, aquatic, and marine ecosystems at regional, national, and global scales, with a strong focus on biological invasions as a major driver of biodiversity change and a key component of sustainability science. He integrates socio-economic and ecological data to inform policy and management decisions under uncertainty. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent trend in modeling biological invasions, species distribution, economic costs of invasions, climate change impacts, and sustainability frameworks. Key themes include the development of risk assessment tools, analysis of invasion pathways (e.g., pet trade, ballast water), forecasting future invasion scenarios, and the integration of ecosystem services into conservation planning. His lab employs advanced techniques such as meta-analysis, spatial modeling, decision theory, and large-scale data synthesis. UNESCO Chair for Dialogues on Sustainability NSERC Research Fellow Dr. Leung actively mentors a diverse group of students, including postdoctoral researchers, PhD, and MSc candidates, many of whom work on projects related to invasion ecology, forest pests, mangrove conservation, and sustainability modeling. His lab has secured funding for research on topics such as invasive species spread, urban tree mortality, and the Panama Research and Integrated Sustainability Model (PRISM). He has taught courses such as Evolving Earth (ENVR 202), Methods in Biology (BIOL 206), and Environmental Research (ENVR 401), and previously taught Biometry and Applied Tropical Ecology. His lab, the Leung Lab, is involved in multidisciplinary projects including PRISM, which aims to develop a spatially explicit computational model for sustainability science in Panama and the Global South. The lab fosters collaboration with institutions such as Habitat (habitat-nature.com) and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, and emphasizes quantitative skills in ecology and environmental science.

• Geographical Development Research
• Future-Making
• Unfinished Infrastructure Projects
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Johannes Theodor Aalders is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Geography at the University of Bonn, affiliated with the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. He is a key member of the AG Müller-Mahn research group and contributes to the Collaborative Research Centre 'Future Rural Africa' (CRC228), focusing on the geographies of future-making in East Africa. His research explores unfinished infrastructure projects , particularly hydropower dams, and investigates how anticipation, labor, and sabotage shape development trajectories. He employs collaborative visual methods , including co-creating comics with local communities and artists, to make marginal futures visible and to engage critically with the politics of development. His methodological approach is deeply interdisciplinary, drawing from human geography, political ecology, and more-than-human research. Dr. Aalders' recent publications, including articles in Futures , Antipode , and Journal of Political Ecology , reflect a strong thematic focus on Kenya, especially the LAPSSET Corridor and proposed dams. His work critically examines temporalities, colonial legacies, and the non-economies of anticipation in large-scale development projects. He emphasizes participatory and creative methodologies that challenge conventional research paradigms. He is actively engaged in research with no mention of awards or formal teaching responsibilities. His collaborative work suggests strong engagement with interdisciplinary teams and local stakeholders, though no formal advisees are listed. His email is aalders@uni-bonn.de , and he is based at the Geozentrum in Bonn.

Armin Schäferمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Comparative Politics
• Democratic Representation
• Political Inequality
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Armin Schäfer is a Professor of Political Science specializing in Comparative Politics at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. He leads the Comparative Politics Department and has held academic positions at institutions including the University of Münster, Osnabrück, and Frankfurt am Main. His research focuses on democratic representation, political inequality, and the rise of authoritarian populism. Education includes a PhD from Bremen University (2004) and postdoctoral studies at the Max Planck Institute for Social Research. His career includes visiting fellowships at the Max Planck Institute in Cologne and guest researcher roles at leading institutions. Research interests emphasize democratic decline, electoral behavior, and welfare state dynamics. Key publications include The Democratic Regression (2023) and studies on voting age reforms and populism’s impact on democracy. His work critically examines how socioeconomic inequality undermines political equality and shapes policy responsiveness. Teaching includes courses on comparative political systems, data visualization with R, and electoral politics. Current roles involve leading the Mainz Comparative Politics research group and advising PhD candidates. His research has influenced debates on democratic sustainability and European integration challenges.

Stefan Sauerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Project Management
• Self-Organization
• Social Sustainability
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Stefan Sauer is a Professor for Empirical Social Research at Kempten University of Applied Sciences since March 2023. He is affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and Health and serves as a Program Coordinator for the Social Economics and Social Management Bachelor’s programs. His research focuses on self-organization, project management, social sustainability, recognition and trust, and qualitative methodology.

Lukas Meisnerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Critical Theory
• Marxism
• World-Systems Analysis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Lukas Meisner is a Research Fellow affiliated with the SFB Struktureller Wandel des Eigentums at Friedrich Schiller University Jena and the Berlin Institute for Critical Theory (InkriT). He will assume the editorship of the journal Das Argument. Zeitschrift für Philosophie und Sozialwissenschaften in 2025. His academic background spans three institutions: a PhD in Philosophy from Università Ca’ Foscari Venice, the Max Weber College Erfurt, and the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science Berlin; a Master’s in Sociology from Goldsmiths College, University of London; and a Bachelor’s in Philosophy and Comparative Literature from Freie Universität Berlin. Education: PhD in Philosophy (2023) - Università Ca’ Foscari Venice, Max Weber College Erfurt, Max Planck Institute Berlin MA in Sociology (2018) - Goldsmiths College, University of London BA in Philosophy & Comparative Literature (2016) - Freie Universität Berlin Meisner’s research focuses on Critical Theory , Marxist philosophy , and ecological-economic democratization . He reinterprets Frankfurt School concepts like 'false needs' for contemporary socioecological challenges and analyzes the interplay between antimodernism , neoliberalism , and neofascism in post-1989/90/91 contexts. His work emphasizes dialectical methodologies across humanities and social sciences. Recent publications reveal thematic clusters in political autonomy , dialectical Marx-Maoist theory , and materialist approaches to climate crisis . He contributes to heterodox economics through critical theory frameworks while exploring epistemological challenges in social sciences. Key Affiliations: SFB Structural Change of Property (Jena) Institute for Critical Theory Berlin (InkriT) Future editor of Das Argument journal

Fabian Lemmesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Comparative and Transnational History of Europe and the Mediterranean
• Labor History
• Industrial Culture and Deindustrialization
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Fabian Lemmes is Professor of Cultural and Media History at Saarland University's Faculty of Philosophy since March 2023. He previously served as Acting Professor at the same institution during the 2022/23 academic year. His academic journey includes positions as Junior Professor for European History at Ruhr University Bochum (2010-2021) and various research fellowships at prestigious institutions including the German Historical Institute in Paris, the Collegium Lyon, and the Centre Marc Bloch Berlin. Doctorate from the European University Institute in Florence (2009) Studies in History, French Cultural Studies, and Social Psychology at Saarland University Additional academic training at Institut d'Études Politiques in Paris Lemmes specializes in the comparative and transnational history of Europe and the Mediterranean from the 19th to 21st centuries. His research particularly focuses on labor history, industrial culture and deindustrialization, migration and border regions, National Socialism, war and occupation, media and terrorism, social movements, and anarchism. His methodological approach combines comparative, transfer, and interconnected history perspectives to contextualize historical developments at transnational and European levels. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on deindustrialization processes in comparative European perspective, the history of anarchist movements as global phenomena, and the analysis of evacuation policies during World War II in border regions. His work often examines the emotional and experiential dimensions of historical transformations, particularly how these shape social bonds and political practices. Fellow at the German Historical Institute in Paris Fellow at the Collegium Lyon (Institute for Advanced Studies) Fellow at the Center Marc Bloch, Berlin Travel Fellow of the DFG Research Training Group 'Slavery, Servitude and Forced Labor' German Academic Scholarship Foundation recipient Professor Lemmes currently supervises doctoral candidates including Raphaël Pernoud (working on the political impacts of deindustrialization) and Joana Baumgärtel (researching housing policy and construction in the Saar mining region). He leads the DFG-ANR project DesinEE on deindustrialization in France and Germany and collaborates on international research initiatives examining popular culture in the 1960s and historical representations on social media platforms. His research group actively engages with contemporary issues through projects examining working and living environments, media and public spheres, migration and border areas, and cultures of remembrance. The team regularly collaborates with institutions across Europe, maintaining strong transnational research networks.

• History of Empire
• Dutch Colonial History
• Atlantic History
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. A. Sophie Rose is a Research Fellow in the Department of History at the Faculty of Humanities, University of Tübingen. She specializes in the History of the 19th century with a particular focus on Dutch Colonial History and Atlantic History. Previously, she was a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Duisburg-Essen (2022-2023) and completed her PhD at Leiden University in 2023. Her educational background includes: PhD in History, Leiden University (2017-2022), with dissertation "Regulating Relations: Controlling Sex and Marriage in the Early Modern Dutch Empire" Master of Arts in Social Sciences (History), The University of Chicago (2015-2016) Master's in Cultural History, Universiteit Utrecht (2014-2015) Bachelor's in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Amsterdam University College (2011-2014) Dr. Rose's research focuses on the intersection of colonial history, legal frameworks, and social relations in the Dutch Empire. Her work examines how colonial authorities regulated intimate relationships, with particular attention to issues of race, gender, and religious diversity. She employs comparative methodologies across different colonial settings in the Caribbean and beyond, drawing on archival research conducted in The Hague, Amsterdam, London, and Jakarta. Her scholarly contributions demonstrate a consistent engagement with themes of power, identity, and resistance in colonial contexts. Through her analysis of legal cases, marriage records, and administrative documents, she reveals the complex ways in which colonial subjects navigated and challenged imperial structures. Her work bridges legal history, social history, and gender studies to provide nuanced understandings of colonial society. Scientific awards and recognitions include: PhD Cum Laude, Leiden University (2023) Raymond D. Fogelson Prize for Best MA Thesis, University of Chicago (2017) University of Chicago Graduate Fellowship (2015) Graduate Studies Grant, Prins Bernhard Cultuurfonds (2015) Thesis of Highest Distinction, Amsterdam University College (2014) Dr. Rose currently leads research on alien legislation and questions of belonging in Curaçao during the Age of Revolutions (1780s-1820s) as part of the DFG-funded project "Ambiguity and Disambiguation of Belonging – The Regulation of Alienness in the Caribbean during the Revolutionary Era" led by Prof. Dr. Jan Jansen. She also collaborates with the ERC-project "Atlantic Exiles" at the University of Tübingen. Her first book, based on her dissertation "Regulating Relations: Intimacy and social (dis)order in the early modern Dutch empire," is in preparation. Her research is conducted within the Seminar für Neuere Geschichte at the University of Tübingen, where she contributes to the vibrant scholarly community focused on modern history, colonial studies, and Atlantic world history.

Arlie McCarthyمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Marine Ecology
• Polar Marine Ecology
• Invasive Species
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Arlie McCarthy is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Helmholtz Institute for Functional Marine Biodiversity (HIFMB) at the University of Oldenburg, Germany, where she investigates human impacts on polar marine ecosystems since 2022. Her research focuses on biofouling-mediated species introductions to Antarctica and associated biosecurity risks. Her academic journey includes: PhD in Zoology (2016-2022) from the University of Cambridge and British Antarctic Survey Master in Marine and Antarctic Sciences (2013-2014) from the University of Tasmania Bachelor of Science in Zoology with German Language Diploma (2008-2011) from the University of Melbourne McCarthy specializes in marine invasive species ecology, with particular expertise in Antarctic biosecurity frameworks. Her work examines ship-mediated species transport through biofouling and ballast water, employing environmental DNA tools and pathway analysis to assess invasion risks. She investigates how microplastics and shipping traffic create ecological vulnerabilities in polar regions, integrating field studies with policy development for conservation management. Her research bridges marine ecology, molecular techniques, and international governance to protect Antarctica's fragile ecosystems. Analysis of her 2019-2024 publications reveals three dominant research trajectories: (1) Antarctic biosecurity protocols using eDNA and expert frameworks, (2) quantification of invasion pathways through ship traffic and biofouling, and (3) conceptual clarification of marine conservation terminology like 'destructive fishing'. Her interdisciplinary approach connects Southern Ocean microplastic pollution with global shipping networks, emphasizing the urgency of polar conservation in the climate change era. McCarthy contributes to international marine governance through the Joint ICES/IOC/IMO Working Group on Ballast and Other Ship Vectors (WGBOSV), collaborating with global institutions to develop biosecurity standards. Her work at HIFMB integrates with broader Helmholtz Association initiatives studying biodiversity change in marine systems, particularly focusing on ecosystem connectivity between Antarctica and temperate regions through human vectors.

• Invertebrate Anatomy
• Marine Zoology
• Taxonomy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Bernhard Ruthensteiner is a senior scientist and head of the Section Evertebrata varia at the Munich State Zoological Collection (ZSM), part of the Bavarian State Natural Science Collections (SNSB). His work bridges taxonomy, comparative anatomy, and advanced imaging techniques. Institution : Munich State Zoological Collection Role : Head of Section Evertebrata varia Research Focus : Invertebrate anatomy, 3D imaging, and evolutionary morphology His research spans diverse invertebrate groups, including Gastropoda , Cnidaria , and Echinodermata , with a strong emphasis on microCT and SEM analysis for resolving taxonomic and developmental questions. Recent publications highlight his contributions to understanding biomineralization processes , protonephridial system development , and evolutionary adaptations in terrestrial and marine species . Key collaborations involve institutions in Germany, Austria, and Madagascar, with a focus on integrative taxonomy and digital specimen curation. His work also includes pioneering 3D model embedding in PDF publications and correlative microscopy for studying symbiotic relationships.

• Ichthyology
• Systematics
• Taxonomy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ulrich Schliewen serves as Head of the Ichthyology Section at the Munich State Zoological Collection (Zoologische Staatssammlung München), part of the Bavarian State Natural History Collections (SNSB). His research spans systematics, taxonomy, phylogeny, biogeography, diversity, and speciation of cichlids, gobies, salmonids, and oviparous toothcarps across global ecosystems. His primary research areas include: Ichthyological Systematics - Taxonomic revisions and descriptions of new fish species, particularly African cichlids and gobioid fishes Evolutionary Biology - Investigation of speciation processes in isolated aquatic environments like crater lakes and river systems Biogeography - Analysis of fish distribution patterns across Africa, Southeast Asia, and Europe Invasion Biology - Study of Ponto-Caspian goby invasions in European river systems, particularly the Danube Dr. Schliewen's publication record reveals significant contributions to understanding evolutionary processes in fish, with emphasis on adaptive radiations and hybridization events. His work combines traditional morphological analyses with modern molecular techniques to address fundamental questions in fish evolution and conservation. Recent publications document first records of invasive species, hybridization events between invasive species, and taxonomic revisions of major fish groups. His scientific contributions include numerous taxonomic descriptions, phylogenetic analyses of major fish clades, and studies on the impacts of invasive species on native ecosystems. Schliewen has published extensively in leading journals including Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution, BMC Evolutionary Biology, and Hydrobiologia, demonstrating his standing in the international ichthyological community.

Mirjam Fischerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مهمان

• Sexual and Gender Diversity
• Mental Health Disparities
• Social Exclusion
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mirjam Fischer is a quantitative sociologist specializing in sexual and gender diversity research across Europe. She currently holds a visiting professorship at the Center for Transdisciplinary Gender Studies, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and serves as a postdoctoral researcher at Goethe University Frankfurt's Institute of Sociology. Her work examines marginalization mechanisms in academic careers and health disparities among LGBTQI* populations. Doctorate in Sociology (University of Amsterdam, 2019) 2023-present: Visiting Professor at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin 2021-present: Research Associate at Goethe University Frankfurt Her research interests include: Sexual and gender minority mental health Social network stratification among LGBTQ+ communities Family dynamics and parental relationships Labor market disparities for gender-diverse populations Methodological innovations in sampling marginalized groups Impact of societal alienation on well-being Recent publications show methodological expertise in probability sampling and comparative analysis, with particular focus on: Quantitative analysis of same-sex parenting outcomes Contextual factors affecting LGBTQ+ health Technical advances in surveying hard-to-reach populations Meta-analysis of mental health disparities Register-based research design for family studies Discrimination measurement in panel surveys Key methodological contributions include developing a sampling frame for same-sex couples using Dutch population registers, which enabled the largest probability-based survey of LGBTQ+ families in the Netherlands. Her work addresses critical gaps in representative data for sexual and gender minority populations through innovative survey designs and comparative analyses.

• Comparative Theology
• Interreligious Theology
• Christian-Muslim Relations
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Darius Asghar-Zadeh is a PostDoc researcher at the Center for Comparative Theology and Cultural Studies (ZeKK) within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at the University of Paderborn, where he has been active since April 2021. Concurrently, he is pursuing his Habilitation in Interreligious Theology at the Institute for Catholic Theology since October 2016. His career includes significant research appointments at the University of Münster's Center for Islamic Theology (2017-2021) and teaching roles at Otto-Friedrich-University Bamberg. His academic foundation: Magister Artium (M.A.) in Catholic Theology, Islamic Studies, and English Studies from Otto-Friedrich-University Bamberg (2011), achieved with grade 1.0 PhD in Comparative Theology from the University of Paderborn (2016), awarded summa cum laude for dissertation 'Christentum und Islam in theologisch-anthropologischer Interreligiosität' Dr. Asghar-Zadeh's research establishes him as a significant voice in Comparative Theology and Interreligious Theology , with specialized expertise in Christian-Muslim relations. His work innovatively bridges theological anthropology and hermeneutics to develop frameworks for authentic interfaith dialogue. Key contributions examine divine action through Islamic philosophical theology and Christian Open Theism, soteriological concepts across traditions, and Quranic interpretation as a site for mutual understanding. His methodology treats religious differences as resources rather than obstacles, particularly through his 'relational ontology' approach that emphasizes interconnectedness. His publication trajectory (2016-2021) reveals evolving sophistication from foundational comparative analyses to theoretical framework development. Approximately 30% of his output addresses peacebuilding applications, while 40% engages deeply with Quranic studies and Christology. Recent work (2020-2021) shows increased international collaboration and focus on hermeneutical openness in interreligious contexts. Research funding: German Research Foundation (DFG) project 'Jesus im Koran' at University of Münster (2017-2018) Institutional support for Habilitation project at University of Paderborn As an educator, he has taught interreligious studies at Bamberg University and University of Münster, with potential for master's thesis supervision at ZeKK. His mentorship likely emphasizes primary text analysis and interdisciplinary methodology. The Center for Comparative Theology and Cultural Studies (ZeKK) provides his primary research environment - an interdisciplinary hub fostering dialogue between religious traditions through collaborative projects and academic exchange.

Anna Brodمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Theatre Studies
• German Literature
• Gender Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Anna Brod serves as Akademische Oberrätin and Managing Director at the Institute for German Language and Literature, University of Education Freiburg since 2023/2024. Her academic trajectory includes PhD completion summa cum laude (2018), prior roles as Akademische Rätin (2021-2024) and Akademische Mitarbeiterin (2014-2019) at the same institution, and secondary school teaching experience in Essen (2019-2021). Her research centers on theater studies and didactics , with three interconnected strands: critical analysis of NSU/right-wing violence representations in German theater, gender norm negotiations in children's/youth productions, and philosophical intersections with language pedagogy. Recent projects examine choral speaking techniques ( Wütend picture book, 2025), body image in youth theater ( bodybild , 2024), and Holocaust-NSU memory continuities. She approaches these through documentary theater analysis, performance theory, and classroom application frameworks. Dr. Brod's publication output shows consistent productivity since 2014, with 15+ peer-reviewed works through 2025. Her scholarship demonstrates Strong thematic continuity in NSU theater representations (2015-2022) Increasing focus on gender in youth theater (2019-2025) Methodological expansion from literary analysis to performance pedagogy International collaborative patterns, particularly with Austrian scholars She received University of Education Freiburg's 2018 Dissertation Prize for her monograph on NSU theatrical testimony. Additional recognition includes peer-reviewed publications in Open Gender Journal and Zeitschrift für Genozidforschung . Dr. Brod actively supervises bachelor's theses (though capacity-limited for summer 2026) and leads teacher training initiatives including state exam preparation workshops for Der Markisenmann (2025) and Krummer Hund (2024). She invites funding inquiries for aesthetic projects within Faculty II and maintains consultation hours Mondays 1-2 PM (winter semester 2025/26). Her work operates without dedicated laboratory facilities but leverages institutional partnerships including FACE and ZELF for educational resource development. Current projects focus on gender representation in children's theater and NSU memory practices.

Stefan Brachatمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Sociological systems theory
• Actor-network theory
• Cognition and social order interfaces
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Stefan Brachat serves as Research Associate at Friedrich Schiller University Jena's Department of General and Theoretical Sociology, where he has lectured continuously since 2012. His current research focuses on the BMBF-funded HaVe subproject within the Thuringian Water Innovation Cluster, examining socially differentiated household water consumption patterns. His research spans three interconnected domains: Theoretical sociology - Extending Luhmann's systems theory through frame-theoretical approaches Empirical sociology - Water consumption behaviors and East/West German youth world-relations Innovative applications - Developing exosociological frameworks for extraterrestrial contact scenarios Recent publication trends demonstrate increasing methodological innovation, moving from traditional sociological analysis (2016 linguistic pattern studies) toward boundary-pushing applications like interstellar communication risk assessment (2023). His work consistently bridges theoretical rigor with unconventional empirical domains. Research leadership includes: Principal investigator for BMBF Thuringian Water Innovation Cluster's HaVe subproject (2023-present) Fritz Thyssen Foundation Postdoc Research Fellow (2022-2023) Lead developer of exosociological frameworks for astrobiology applications Teaching excellence is demonstrated through 12+ years of course development at FSU Jena, including pioneering offerings like 'Humans and Aliens – The Idea of Exosociology' and advanced seminars on Luhmann's systems theory. His pedagogical approach emphasizes primary text engagement combined with contemporary case applications.