Schirin Amir-Moazami is a Professor at the Institute of Islamic Studies, Freie Universität Berlin, within the Department of History and Cultural Studies. She leads the research and teaching profile Islam in Europe and serves as a Principal Investigator at the Berlin Graduate School Muslim Cultures and Societies since 2009. Education: PhD in Political Science/Sociology (European University Institute, 2004) Affiliations: Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin University Alliance (RePLITO), SCRIPTS Cluster of Excellence Her research focuses on political theory , critical secular studies , and Islamic practices in European public spheres . She examines how liberal-secular regimes produce knowledge about Islam, intersecting with gendered, racialized hierarchies and institutional inclusion logics. Recent work analyzes funding structures, research agendas, and epistemic frameworks shaping discourses on Islam in Europe. Key themes include racialization of minorities , secular governance of religion , and postcolonial critiques of liberal frameworks . She contributes to editorial platforms like the Trafo Blog-Essay Series and collaborates on projects addressing antimuslimischer Rassismus and liberal epistemic traps .
Boris Murmann is Professor at Stanford University, specializing in integrated circuit design, mixed-signal computing, and energy-efficient AI hardware. His research advances neural interface technologies, analog design automation, and tinyML systems. Recent work develops ultra-low-power neural recording ICs for brain-computer interfaces, RRAM-based memory systems, and open-source semiconductor design frameworks. Publications demonstrate innovations in compressive sensing for neural data, hardware-algorithm co-design, and reinforcement learning for analog circuit synthesis. Significant contributions include Medusa (TinyML processor), EMBER (RRAM macro), and methodologies for coarsely-quantized computer vision and analog design automation.
Prof. Dr. Martin Johns serves as Chair of Application Security at the Institute for Application Security within the Carl Friedrich Gauss Faculty at Technical University Braunschweig. He joined TU Braunschweig after working as Research Expert at SAP Security Research, where he shaped security strategy and led software security teams. Prior to SAP, he worked as software engineer in Germany at companies like TC Trustcenter and Infoseek Germany. Academic qualifications include a PhD in Computer Science (University of Passau, 2009) and a Diploma in Computer Science (University of Hamburg, 2003). His research focuses on web security and software security , particularly secure programming , vulnerability detection , and attack mitigation strategies. Recent publications cover topics like GDPR compliance frameworks , WebAssembly security , federated learning privacy , and server-side request forgery (SSRF) defenses. His work appears in top conferences including IEEE S&P, CCS, WWW, and ACM CODASPY.
Prof. Dr. Anette Eva Fasang is a Full Professor of Microsociology at Humboldt University of Berlin, where she also serves as Director of the Department of Social Sciences and Academic Director of the Berlin Graduate School of Social Sciences (BGSS). She leads major research initiatives on life course stratification, social demography, and inequality, and has held leadership roles at the WZB Berlin Social Science Center. Her work bridges sociology, demography, and quantitative methodology, with a strong focus on comparative welfare state analysis. Ph.D. in Sociology, Jacobs University Bremen (2005–2009) B.A. and M.A. in Sociology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich (1999–2004) Her research centers on life course dynamics, particularly how family formation, employment, and welfare regimes interact to shape social inequality across the lifespan. She employs advanced quantitative methods, especially sequence analysis, to study intergenerational transmission, gender disparities, and the long-term consequences of early-life trajectories. Her work spans comparative European and U.S. contexts and increasingly includes global perspectives, such as in Egypt and Senegal. The recent publications reflect a consistent focus on life course trajectories, social stratification, and methodological innovation. Key themes include the intersection of work and family, wealth and earnings accumulation, gender and racial inequality, and the impact of structural factors like welfare regimes and labor markets. Methodologically, her work advances sequence analysis and decomposition techniques for longitudinal data. Scientific Awards: Elected Fellow of the European Academy of Sociology (2024) Rosabeth Moss Kanter Award for Excellence in Work-Family Research (2023) Honorary Doctorate from the University of Turku (2022) Rosabeth Moss Kanter Award (2018) Prof. Fasang has supervised numerous doctoral students, many of whom have won top dissertation prizes. She leads significant research grants from the German Research Foundation (DFG), including the Cluster of Excellence SCRIPTS and the DYNAMICS research training group. Her advisory roles include the German Family Demographic Panel (FReDA) and scientific boards in Germany and Finland. She is actively involved in research teams and collaborative projects, such as the KOMPAKK study on household risks during the pandemic and the EQUALLIVES project on young adult life courses. Her work is deeply embedded in interdisciplinary networks across Europe and North America.
Prof. Nicola Breugst is a Professor of Entrepreneurial Behavior at the TUM School of Management, Technical University of Munich. Her research focuses on the psychological dimensions of entrepreneurship, particularly the interplay between founders' thought processes, emotions, and their social/environmental contexts. She explores how entrepreneurial teams influence decision-making, employee motivation, and venture success. Her work challenges the 'lone entrepreneur' myth, emphasizing systemic interactions between founders and their ecosystems. Education: B.A. in Psychology from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich; Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship from Friedrich Schiller University Jena. Professional Experience: Held academic roles at the University of Duisburg-Essen, Max Planck Institute for Economics, Indiana University Kelley School of Business, and National University of Singapore. Research Interests: Entrepreneurial cognition, team dynamics, equity distribution, founder relationships, and the socio-economic factors shaping new ventures. Notable contributions include studies on trust in teams, envy's role in performance, and pivoting strategies in uncertain markets. Awards: 2022 Teaching Excellence Award (TUM School of Management), 2020 Best Paper in Entrepreneurial Cognition (Academy of Management), and multiple recognitions for mentorship and scholarly contributions. Grants/Advising: Extensive supervision of doctoral students (2018 award), with research supported by international collaborations. Active in entrepreneurial education and cross-cultural studies.
Wolfgang Mayer is a Professor for Performative Practice at the State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart , teaching collaborative artistic processes. He co-founded the art group Discoteca Flaming Star (DFS) in 1998 with Cristina Gómez Barrio, focusing on performative works that challenge memory and institutional frameworks. 1990–1995: Studied at Academy of Fine Arts Munich 1996–1997: DAAD scholarship at School of Visual Arts NYC 2005–2006: Whitney ISP participant Mayer’s research integrates performative practice , body theory , and collaborative art . His works interrogate memory , feminist narratives , and public space dynamics through sculptures , performances , and experimental music . Recent projects like Momentum:synthesize.r (2024) and Love Any Out of (90 Seconds) End (2023) explore temporal structures and emotional labor . Scientific honors include: 2013 Fundacion Estrenos Grant 2006–2007 Pollock-Krasner Scholarship 1993 Salzburg Summer Academy scholarship He emphasizes non-formalized artistic development through Sound & Body modules, public space interventions , and critical response protocols . Mayer’s DFS collective has shown globally at institutions like The Kitchen , Whitney Museum , and Tate Modern , often collaborating with figures like Rita McBride and Jeremiah Day.
Prof. Dr. Lena Wessel is a Mathematics Education faculty member at the Department of Mathematics Didactics, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics, University of Paderborn. She leads teacher training programs and participates in university governance as elected Faculty Council member. Research Focus: Her work centers on comprehension-oriented mathematics instruction at secondary/vocational levels, emphasizing language development, continuity in curriculum design (spiral principle), and digital mathematics tools. As DZLM network partner, she develops professional development programs for secondary educators. LiaNMU project (scalar products, plane reflections) VioLa project (digital discussion formats) LLV.HD project (cross-university learning networks) Key Contributions: She has coordinated major projects like MESUT (language-supported fraction understanding) and LaMaVoC (language in vocational mathematics). Her 2024 publications analyze language-integrated pedagogy and algebraic concept unification in teacher training.
Stefan Gosepath is a Professor of Practical Philosophy at the Institute of Philosophy, Faculty of Humanities, Free University of Berlin. He serves as Principal Investigator for multiple major research projects including the Volkswagen Foundation's 'The Deserving Rich' and the Excellence Cluster 'Contestations of the Liberal Script' (SCRIPTS), where he coordinates the Research Unit 'Order'. His academic affiliations include membership in the Academy of Sciences and Literature Mainz and participation in the Berlin-Potsdam Research Group on International Rule of Law. His research spans political philosophy with particular focus on theories of justice (global and intergenerational), equality, democracy, human rights, and responsibility. Key areas include social and legal philosophy, action theory, meta-ethics (particularly rationality and normativity), and theories of the good life. His work critically examines meritocracy, inheritance systems, and wealth distribution within liberal democracies. Notable publications demonstrate evolving focus from foundational theories of egalitarian justice to contemporary challenges including pandemic ethics, digital governance, and contestations of liberal democracy. His recent work analyzes merit systems, inheritance justice, and global philosophical frameworks through interdisciplinary lenses combining philosophy, sociology, and political science. Opus Magnum Stipendium der VW Stiftung (2021/22) Ordinary Member, Academy of Sciences and Literature Mainz (since 2020) Principal Investigator, Excellence Cluster SCRIPTS (since 2019) Gosepath leads multiple collaborative research initiatives including 'Transforming Solidarities' (Berlin University Alliance) and 'Liberal Order, Legitimate Authority and Disagreement' (with Mattias Kumm). His work connects theoretical frameworks with practical policy challenges, particularly regarding social cohesion in migration societies and democratic resilience. He maintains active engagement with public discourse through media appearances and policy-relevant interventions on issues of justice and democratic governance.
Dr. Tyll Robin Lemke is a researcher at Saarland University in the Department of Modern German Linguistics (Neuere deutsche Sprachwissenschaft). He serves as a scientific staff member in Project B3 of the Collaborative Research Center SFB 1102. His academic focus includes experimental linguistics, syntax, and psycholinguistics, with specialized expertise in ellipsis phenomena and fragment analysis. Lemke's research explores the cognitive underpinnings of language production and comprehension, particularly investigating how predictability, context, and information theory shape linguistic structures. His work employs diverse methodologies including corpus analysis, psycholinguistic experiments, computational modeling, and gamified experimental paradigms to examine ellipsis, fragments, and syntactic phenomena in German. Analysis of Lemke's recent publications reveals consistent themes: the role of predictability in language production, constraints on ellipsis resolution, information-theoretic approaches to language efficiency, and experimental validation of syntactic theories. His research bridges theoretical linguistics with cognitive science through innovative experimental designs. In the upcoming 2025/26 winter semester, Lemke is teaching courses on Experimental Linguistics and Ellipsis in Theory and Experiment. He maintains an active research program within the SFB 1102 collaborative framework and regularly presents at international linguistics conferences.
Holger Kockelmann is a Professor at the University of Leipzig, serving as Director of the Egyptological Institute and Egyptian Museum - Georg Steindorff. He also holds the position of Dean of Studies within the Faculty of History, Arts and Regional Studies. His academic career spans multiple institutions including the University of Bonn, Trier, Tübingen, Würzburg, and Ain Shams University. Education: Magister Artium in Egyptology (1994-2000) from the University of Trier, Master of Studies in Oriental Studies at Oxford (2000-2001), Habilitation at Tübingen (2014) Research Interests focus on hieroglyphic temple inscriptions, hieratic and demotic texts, cultural history of Greco-Roman Egypt, comparative Egyptian religious phenomena, and Egyptian onomastics. He leads the Edition of the Temple Inscriptions of Philae project funded by Gerda Henkel Stiftung since 2021. Article Trends show specialization in Philae temple epigraphy, religious text analysis, and visual-textual discrepancies in temple art. His work spans 2016-2021 with co-authorship on collaborative projects. Notable Memberships: International Association of Egyptologists (since 2010), Egypt Exploration Society (since 2006), ICOM (since 2023) Collaborative Efforts include partnerships with institutions like Fondazione Museo delle Antichità Egizie di Torino, Austrian Academy of Sciences, and projects involving digital humanities (e.g., Digital Rosetta Stone). His work integrates archaeological, philological, and computational approaches to ancient Egyptian studies.
Prof. Dr. Frank Kammerzell is a Professor at the Department of Archaeology and Cultural History of Northeast Africa within Humboldt University of Berlin since May 2003. His academic career includes habilitation at the University of Göttingen (1999) and extensive research collaborations with Hebrew University of Jerusalem and University of Vienna. His educational background encompasses Medieval and Modern History (major 1980), Egyptology (major), Coptic Studies, General and Indo-European Linguistics, and Assyriology. He earned his Dr. phil. from Göttingen with a dissertation on 'Studies on the Language and History of the Carians in Egypt' (1990) and completed habilitation with 'Language contact and language change in ancient Egypt' (1999). Kammerzell's research spans Egyptian phonology, morphology, syntax, lexis, language history, diachronic typology, language contact, writing systems, and Carian history in Egypt. His work integrates linguistic analysis with archaeological contexts, examining language evolution through contact and typological shifts. Notable projects include studies on Egyptian-Akkadian typological developments and classifiers in ancient Egypt. His publications since 2000 demonstrate sustained focus on Egyptian linguistic structures, writing systems, and cross-linguistic influences. Key themes include verb classifiers, glossing rules for Ancient Egyptian, and lexical semantics-pragmatics interfaces, bridging Egyptology with broader linguistic theory. Graduate Scholarship from the State of Lower Saxony (Doctoral Scholarship) 1987-1989 Kammerzell has led significant research projects funded by the DFG, Fritz Thyssen Foundation, and Volkswagen Foundation. His collaborative work with institutions in Jerusalem and Göttingen highlights international partnerships. While specific advisees aren't listed, his editorial roles suggest mentorship in academic publishing. He co-founded research groups on multilingualism and script systems, contributing to journals like Lingua Aegyptia and Ägypten und Levante , underscoring team-based archaeological-linguistic research.
Dr. Francesca Delogu is a Scientific Associate at Saarland University's Department of Linguistics and Language Technology. Her research focuses on the cognitive and neural bases of online language understanding, particularly expectation-based mechanisms, event/script knowledge, pragmatic inferences, and reference processes. Specializes in ERP (Event-Related Potentials) and eye tracking methodologies Collaborates extensively with Prof. Matthew W. Crocker and Dr. Herbert Brouwer Her work examines how extra-linguistic knowledge influences semantic integration and lexical retrieval, with applications in computational linguistics and language technology. She has taught courses on experimental methods in psycholinguistic research since 2012. Key research trends include the functional dissociation of ERP components (N400/P600) in language comprehension, rational redundancy in referential expressions, and the role of discourse context in expectation generation. Her publications span journals like Language, Cognition and Neuroscience , Cognitive Science , and Brain Research .
Sandra Hajek is a researcher at the Department of Romance Philology, University of Göttingen. She works under the chair of Prof. Dr. Guido Mensching and serves as a scientific assistant in the editorial team of the Zeitschrift für französische Sprache und Literatur (ZFSL) . Current research focuses on: Sprachgeographie/Geolinguistik Dialektometrie Sprachgeschichte Varietätenlinguistik Sprachkontakt Romanische Sprachen in hebräischer Graphie Her publications include monographs on Campanian dialect variation and collaborative studies on Hebrew-scripted Romance glosses. Recent work centers on Judeo-French linguistic traditions, medieval botanical terminology, and dialectometrical analyses of Sardinian and Old Occitan elements. Contact: shajek1@gwdg.de
Prof. Dr. Tobias Berger is Junior Professor of Political Science with a focus on Transnational Politics of the Global South at the Otto Suhr Institute for Political Science, Freie Universität Berlin. He is also a Principal Investigator in the Excellence Cluster 'Contestations of the Liberal Script' (SCRIPTS). His work bridges international relations, political sociology, and legal anthropology, with a strong emphasis on the Global South. University: Free University of Berlin School: Otto Suhr Institute for Political Science Department: Department of Politics and Social Sciences Position: Junior Professor Education: PhD, Berlin Graduate School for Transnational Studies MPhil in Political Theory, University of Oxford BA in Politics & Development Studies, School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London His research interests center on international political sociology , human rights beyond liberalism , legal pluralism , and transnational politics of South Asia . He employs ethnographic and interpretative methods to explore how global norms are translated in local contexts, particularly in Bangladesh and across the Global South. The recent articles reflect a strong trend toward critical approaches to human rights , translation theory , non-Western security practices , and post-liberal political orders . His work interrogates the liberal script in global governance, especially in education, security, and constitutionalism, often from a decolonial and relational perspective. Scientific Awards: No specific awards mentioned in the text. As a Principal Investigator in the SCRIPTS excellence cluster, he leads major research initiatives such as 'De-Centering Human Rights', 'Negotiating the Future of Education', and 'Security Doctrines in a Changing World'. He has collaborated with institutions like UNESCO and the OECD and has secured funding for interdisciplinary, transregional research. He has advised on development and humanitarian projects in Cambodia and worked with indigenous communities in Ecuador. He has edited influential volumes like World Politics in Translation (2018) and special issues on transnational non-state actors. He is affiliated with research networks across Europe and the Global South and contributes to debates on global governance, norm contestation, and epistemic justice.
Prof. Dr. Marianne Braig is a Professor of Political Science with a focus on Latin America at the Institute for Latin American Studies, Freie Universität Berlin. She has held this position since 2002 and previously served as Director of the Institute from 2003 to 2006. Prof. Braig is actively involved in the Center for Area Studies and serves as Principal Investigator for the Research Unit Temporality at the Berlin Graduate School for Global and Transregional Studies (BGTS). She also serves as Speaker of the Security Section of the Collaborative Research Center (SFB) 700 "Governance in Areas of Limited Statehood" at Freie Universität Berlin. Prof. Braig's educational background includes a PhD (Dr. phil.) in Sociology from Freie Universität Berlin (1989, summa cum laude) and a State doctorate from the Department of Political and Social Science at Freie Universität Berlin (1999). She studied Anthropology and History at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) in 1977 and completed her diploma with double majors in Economics and Sociology from Freie Universität Berlin in 1977. Her academic career includes positions as Assistant Professor at the Institute for Latin American Studies (1988-1997) and Professor at Goethe-Universität Frankfurt (1997-2002). Prof. Braig's research spans several interconnected fields with a particular focus on gender segmentation in labor markets, social and educational policy, transformation and development in Latin America, political culture of the state and governance, and intertwined inequalities in the global context. Her work often examines how gender, class, and regional dynamics intersect in shaping social and political outcomes, particularly in Mexican and broader Latin American contexts. She has conducted extensive fieldwork in Mexico, where she has studied urban spaces, informal economies, and governance structures. Her research methodology combines theoretical rigor with empirical investigation, often employing comparative frameworks to analyze local phenomena within global structures. Prof. Braig's recent publications reveal a consistent focus on inequality, governance, and transformation processes in Latin America, with increasing attention to global interconnections and contemporary crises. Her work bridges political science, sociology, and gender studies, often employing comparative frameworks to analyze how local phenomena connect to global structures. Recent publications show growing engagement with issues of forced labor, pandemic responses, and sustainability challenges, reflecting her ability to address emerging global issues through the lens of Latin American experiences. Her scientific recognition includes: Margherita von Brentano Award for outstanding achievements in the advancement of women studies and gender research, Freie Universität Berlin (2013) Prof. Braig has led numerous significant research projects, including the Maria Sibylla Merian International Centre for Advanced Studies on "Conviviality in Unequal Societies," the "desiguALdades.net" research network on interdependent inequalities in Latin America, and the "GLOCON" project on land conflicts in Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa. She has received funding from major German research organizations including DFG, BMBF, DAAD, and various foundations. Her international collaborations span across Latin America, particularly with institutions in Mexico, Peru, and Chile, and she has served as Visiting Professor at prestigious institutions including Colegio de México and Universidade de São Paulo. Prof. Braig maintains active leadership roles within Freie Universität Berlin, including membership on the Board of Trustees (Kuratorium) since 2008, the Excellence Council (Excellenzrat) since 2009, and the Executive Board of the Center for Area Studies since 2008. She has also contributed significantly to academic governance beyond her institution, serving as Vice President of the Latin American Studies Association (LASA) for 2017/18 and as a member of the Comité Científico Asesor Internacional (CCAI) at the PUCP since 2018.
