جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

Claudine Moulinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Historical Linguistics
• Medieval and Early Modern Languages and Literature
• Manuscript and Book Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Claudine Moulin is a Full Professor of Historical Linguistics at the Department of German Studies, University of Trier. She co-directs the Trier Center for Digital Humanities and serves as Vertrauensdozentin der Deutschen Forschungsgemeinschaft. With academic roots in Brussels and Bamberg, she completed her PhD in 1990 and Habilitation in 1999 at the University of Bamberg. Her research spans medieval and early modern languages, manuscript studies, digital humanities, and Luxembourgish linguistics. As a leading scholar in historical linguistics, Moulin's work explores urban language history, phraseology, and cultural knowledge transmission through manuscripts. She has directed major digital humanities projects like LexicoLux and Cartul@rium, while pioneering digital codicology methods for medieval texts. Her research combines traditional philology with computational approaches. Her academic accolades include the Akademiepreis Rheinland-Pfalz (2010), Landesverdienstorden (2014), and the Verdienstkreuz am Bande (2025). She has held visiting professorships at Sorbonne, EHESS Paris, and EPHE, and received fellowships from the Humboldt Foundation and European Science Foundation. Notable Academic Roles: Co-founder and Chair of DHd (Digital Humanities in German-speaking countries) Founding member of Trier Center for Language and Communication Member of German Historical Institute Paris scientific board Advisory positions at Austrian Center for Digital Humanities and Herzog August Bibliothek Her editorial leadership includes chief editorship of Sprachwissenschaft journal and co-editorship of Germanistische Bibliothek monograph series. She has mentored over 40 graduate students in topics ranging from medieval marginalia to urban language studies.

Max Deegمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Transcultural Buddhist History
• Spread of Buddhism in Asia
• Buddhist Narratives
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Max Deeg is a leading scholar in Buddhist Studies at Cardiff University , holding a personal chair since 2009. With a career spanning institutions in Germany, Austria, and the UK, his research focuses on transcultural Buddhist history from India to East Asia, Chinese Buddhist travelogues , and interreligious encounters in medieval China. He has held visiting positions at universities in Japan, Nepal, the US, and Germany, and currently directs the Centre for the History of Religion in Asia (CHRA) . PhD from University of Würzburg (1990) Dr. phil. habil. in Religious Studies (1998) Full Professor at University of Vienna (2002-2006) His research explores Buddhist narratives as tools for constructing religious identity, foundation myths in trans-Himalayan contexts, and terminology evolution in Chinese Buddhist translations. Recent publications analyze Indian Buddhist monasticism through Chinese sources and religious concepts like xin (trust) across Buddhist, Manichaean, and Christian traditions. Awarded the KHK Visiting Research Fellowship (2016) and a DAAD Scholarship (1986-87) , Prof Deeg contributes to editorial boards of major journals. He supervises PhD students and teaches Buddhist Studies , Life of the Buddha , and Chinese Buddhist Texts .

Hans Beckمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• History and culture of ancient Greece
• Historical geography of Greece
• Historical environmental studies of ancient Greece
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Hans Beck serves as Professor of Greek History at the University of Münster (Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität) since 2018, with an additional appointment as Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Arts at McGill University. His academic career includes previous positions as Professor of Ancient History and Director of Classical Studies at McGill University (2005-2018), Heisenberg Fellow at Goethe-Universität Frankfurt (2004-2005), and Research Assistant at the University of Cologne (1997-2004). Beck earned his academic training through doctoral studies at the Universities of Erlangen, Canterbury, and Cambridge (1989-1996), followed by a fellowship at the Center for Hellenic Studies in Washington, DC (2001-2002). His educational background reflects a strong international foundation in classical studies. His research spans multiple interconnected fields within ancient history, with particular emphasis on the history and culture of ancient Greece, historical geography of Greece, environmental studies of the ancient Greek world, political culture of the Roman Republic, and ancient historiography. Beck's work consistently explores themes of localism, federalism, and political structures across ancient societies, with notable contributions to understanding Greek city-states, regional identities, and comparative political systems. His approach often bridges geographical, historical, and cultural perspectives to examine how ancient communities organized themselves politically and maintained regional identities within larger frameworks. Analyzing his recent publications reveals a sustained focus on local political structures within broader contexts, particularly examining how Greek city-states maintained autonomy while participating in federal leagues. His work increasingly incorporates comparative approaches, connecting Greek political structures with those of Rome and even ancient China, reflecting his editorial work on cross-cultural studies. Beck demonstrates particular expertise in analyzing how physical landscapes shaped political organization and how religious practices reinforced regional identities. Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (2018) Anneliese Maier Research Award from Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (2014) Heisenberg Fellowship from Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (2004) Doctoral scholarship from German Academic Exchange Service (1995) Doctoral scholarship from Hanns Seidel Foundation (1994) Beck has supervised numerous doctoral students including Jordan Christopher (2022), Chandra Giroux (2021), Wentian Fu (2020), Rebecca Robinson (2017), Alex McAuley (2015), and François Gauthier (2015), covering diverse topics from ancient Qin and Macedon to cult practices in ancient empires. His academic leadership extends to directing research projects B3-49 'Belonging in/to Lakonia' and B3-40 'Localism and Religion in Ancient Greece' within the Excellence Cluster focusing on 'Religious Diversity and Legal-Political Unity.' As head of the project 'Belonging in/to Lakonia' and 'Localism and Religion in Ancient Greece,' Beck leads interdisciplinary research teams examining archaeological and historical evidence from the Sanctuary of Apollo at Amyklai and its surroundings. His work integrates textual analysis with material culture studies, creating comprehensive approaches to understanding ancient regional identities and religious practices. Beck's leadership in these projects demonstrates his commitment to bridging traditional disciplinary boundaries in classical studies.

Eva Spiesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Religious plurality
• Contemporary Christianity in Africa
• Religion and development cooperation
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Eva Spies is a Professor for the Study of Religion with Focus on Africa at the University of Bayreuth within the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences . She holds a PhD in Cultural Anthropology from the University of Mainz and leads the Research Section Moralities in the Africa Multiple Cluster of Excellence (EXC 2052). Key Roles : Principal Investigator, Bayreuth International Graduate School of African Studies (BIGSAS) Vice Dean of Research Co-founder, German Association for the Study of Religion's Africa working group Research Interests span religious plurality, development cooperation, and transformative practices. She coined the concept of religious engineering to analyze how religious resources shape social/political worlds. Regional expertise in Niger/West Africa and Madagascar/Indian Ocean , with focus on: South-South mission Religion and pandemic response Intercultural hermeneutics Epistemological conflicts Material culture in development Projects : Africa Multiple Cluster of Excellence (2025): "Religious engineering. The making of moralities, development and religion in Niger" Humboldt Research Hub (2021): "Fighting pandemics with religion?" (with Moi University and University of Zimbabwe) Education : PhD in Cultural Anthropology, University of Mainz

• Middle Eastern History
• Mamluk Studies
• Islamic Studies in Europe
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Albrecht Fuess is a Professor of Islamic Studies at Philipps University of Marburg since 2010, specializing in Middle Eastern History (13th–17th centuries), Mamluk socio-cultural dynamics, and contemporary European Islamic discourses. His research spans historical continuity in Ottoman-Mamluk-Safavid interactions, Islamic youth cultures, and Mediterranean geopolitics. Research Focus: Medieval Islamic history, Transottomanica mobility studies, Islam in Europe, and cultural integration of Muslim migrants. Awards: Le Studium Fellowship (2007–2009) at Université de Tours. His publications emphasize military-economy interplay, legitimacy through religious narratives, and resource management in empires, with a focus on Mamluk and Ottoman transformations. He has advised on doctoral projects covering topics like Islamic welfare, Arabic ʾAmālī literature, and Cypriot-Ottoman relations. Leadership: Co-coordinator of Transottomanica (DFG-SPP 1981), member of ANR and DAAD committees, and liaison professor for the German National Academic Foundation. Editorial Roles: Co-editor of 'Transottomanica' and 'Muslim Worlds' series, and advisory board member for journals in Cairo, Paris, and Leuven.

Rainer Forstمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهش

• Political Philosophy
• Critical Theory
• Justice
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Rainer Forst is a Research Professor of Political Theory at the WZB Berlin Social Science Center (since 2009) and a Full Professor of Political Theory and Philosophy at the Institute of Political Science, Goethe University Frankfurt (since 2004). He is the Co-Director of the Research Centre 'Justitia Amplificata' (since 2009) and Co-Speaker of the Cluster of Excellence 'The Formation of Normative Orders' (since 2007). His visiting positions include Thomas Mann Fellowship (2021) , Harris Distinguished Visiting Professor (2009) , and Visiting Professorships at the University of Washington (2015) and Rice University (2015) . Education: Habilitation (2003) and PhD (1993) in Philosophy from Goethe University Frankfurt. Research Interests: Forst’s work centers on political philosophy , critical theory , and the normative foundations of justice and human rights . He explores concepts like toleration , democratic legitimacy , and transnational (in)justice , emphasizing the right to justification as a core ethical principle. His scholarship bridges Kantian constructivism , Marxist critique , and modern democratic theory , addressing crises in democracy and solidarity in contemporary contexts. Publications: His recent work spans toleration , transnational justice , and democratic theory , with a focus on critical theory and normative orders . Books like Normativity and Power (2017) and Justification and Critique (2014) reflect his interdisciplinary approach, integrating philosophy , political theory , and global ethics . Scientific Awards: Recipient of the prestigious Leibniz Prize (2012) , Thomas Mann Fellowship (2021) , and Heisenberg-Scholar (2003–2004) , underscoring his influence in political philosophy . Labs/Teams: Co-leads the Research Centre 'Justitia Amplificata' and the Cluster of Excellence 'The Formation of Normative Orders' , fostering collaborative research on justice, democracy, and global ethics.

• Global South Studies
• Latin American Literature
• Film Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sebastian Thies is Professor and Chair for Ibero-American Literary and Cultural Studies at the University of Tübingen, where he has been employed since October 2012. He serves as Vice Director of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Global South Studies (ICGSS) and coordinates the BMBF/DAAD thematic network 'Futures under construction in the Global South'. His academic journey began with a PhD in Hispanic Studies from the University of Osnabrück in 2000, followed by positions at the University of Bielefeld where he progressed from Junior Professor for Hispanic Literary and Media Studies to Full Professor for Inter-American Studies. Thies' research focuses on Global South Studies, with particular emphasis on Latin American literature, film, and media. His work explores subjectivity formations, entangled temporalities, and political communication across borders. He has directed significant research initiatives including the doctoral studies program 'Entangled Temporalities in the Global South' and has co-edited major reference works such as The Routledge Handbook for Global South Studies on Subjectivities (2024). His extensive publication record demonstrates a consistent engagement with transnational cultural phenomena, particularly examining how Latin American cultural production intersects with global political and social dynamics. Thies frequently collaborates with international scholars, reflecting his commitment to transdisciplinary and transregional approaches to cultural analysis. Project Leader: Research Training Network 'Entangled Temporalities in the Global South' Vice Project Leader: Thematic network 'Literary Cultures of the Global South' Associated Investigator: BMBF-Area Studies Project 'The Americas as a Space of Entanglement' Project Leader: Research Group 'E Pluribus Unum? Ethnic Identies in Processes of Transnational Integration' Thies actively supervises doctoral students through the Interdisciplinary Centre for Global South Studies and has established collaborative networks across Latin America, particularly with institutions in Mexico and Colombia. His current research agenda focuses on 'Futures under construction in the Global South' and continues to explore the intersections of cultural production, political communication, and subjectivity formation in transnational contexts.

• Intertwined history of Eastern Europe and the Middle East
• Memorial discourses
• Communication history of cities, regions, and states
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Stefan Rohdewald is a Professor of East and South-Eastern European History at the University of Leipzig since 2020. Previously, he held positions at Justus Liebig University Giessen (2013-2020), University of Passau (2003-2012), and University of Zurich (1998-2001). His research focuses on transregional histories, religious memory, and intercultural communication in Eastern Europe and the Ottoman sphere. Key roles include coordinating DFG’s Transottomanica program and leading the GiZo partnership with University of Zagreb. Education: PhD (2004, University of Zurich), Habilitation (2012, University of Passau). Research interests span memorial discourses, Ottoman-Europe relations, and sport history. Major projects include studies on Serbo-Bulgarian religious figures and transottoman mobility dynamics. He chairs conferences on minority politics and Ottoman Europe, contributing to over 70 peer-reviewed publications. Award-winning publications include Götter der Nationen (2014) and Vlad der Pfähler (2017). His work bridges Eastern European, Ottoman, and transnational histories through innovative methodological frameworks.

Kyung-Ho Chaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Literature and Science
• Evolutionary Biology
• Walter Benjamin Studies
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Kyung-Ho Cha serves as Junior Professor of Modern German Literature at the University of Bayreuth's Faculty of Languages & Literature within the Department of New German Literature. His academic journey includes studies at Bonn, Oxford, and Columbia University, followed by doctoral work at Technical University Berlin completed in 2010. His research centers on three interconnected domains: literature-science intersections with focus on evolutionary biology and Walter Benjamin's writings; literary representations of migration; and human rights discourse in contemporary literature. This tripartite framework informs his critical analysis of authors like Elfriede Jelinek and Fatih Akin. Cha's publications reveal consistent engagement with transnational themes, particularly examining German-Turkish cultural dynamics, refugee narratives, and ethical dimensions of literary representation. His work demonstrates methodological rigor in bridging literary analysis with philosophical and scientific discourse. German National Merit Foundation Fellowship DAAD Fellowship ICI Berlin Institute Fellowship DFG Fellowship Volkswagen-Foundation Support Harvard Mahindra Humanities Center Fellowship (2011-2012) Cha has directed significant research projects including the DFG-funded 'Seelenwanderung und literarische Kommunikation' at Freie Universität Berlin and contributed to the DFG Graduiertenkolleg 'Körper-Inszenierungen'. His editorial work on human rights literature demonstrates leadership in establishing interdisciplinary scholarly dialogues. Current research continues to explore migration narratives within the 'Future Migration' initiative at Bayreuth.

Oliver Müllerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Philosophical Anthropology
• Philosophy of Technology
• Ethics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Oliver Müller is a Professor at the Department of Philosophy, University of Freiburg, and serves as Vice Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy. His academic journey includes a doctorate from Humboldt University Berlin (2005) and a habilitation in Philosophy (2012). Müller leads research on Philosophical Anthropology, Philosophy of Technology, and Ethics, with a focus on human-machine interactions and Anthropocene ethics. He supervises doctoral and postdoctoral researchers across projects like livMatS and BrainLinks-BrainTools. Research interests span neuroethics, transhumanism, and socio-technological systems, emphasizing ethical frameworks for emerging technologies. Publications explore AI ethics, drone warfare, and phenomenological embodiment, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement with neuroscience and environmental philosophy. Honors include the MTZ Bioethics Award and Heisenberg Fellowship. Müller directs participatory discourse initiatives bridging art and science, fostering public engagement with technological ethics. His work advances critical dialogues on human enhancement and ecological responsibility in the digital age.

Bistra Andreevaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Phonetics and phonology of intonation and rhythm
• Cross-language and individual differences in syllabic prominence
• Intonation and information structure
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bistra Andreeva is a full Professor of Phonetics and Phonology at Saarland University, Department of Language Science and Technology. She is also a principal investigator of the DFG-funded project “Judeo-Spanish in Bulgaria: a contact language between archaism and innovation” (2022-2025) and leads or co-leads several other externally funded projects on prosody, information structure, and language contact. She teaches and has taught at Saarland University, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, and other European universities. Education & Academic Background Habilitation (kumulative Habilitationsschrift): “Contrastive Prosody: Bulgarian vs. German”, Saarland University, 2016. PhD (Dr. phil.): “Zur Phonetik und Phonologie der Intonation der Sofioter-Varietät des Bulgarischen”, Saarland University, 2007. Research Interests Andreeva’s research focuses on the phonetics and phonology of intonation and rhythm, cross-language and individual differences in the production and perception of syllabic prominence, the relation between intonation and information structure, minority languages (especially Judeo-Spanish in Bulgaria), and the interaction between information density and prosodic structure. Her methodological expertise includes experimental phonetics, corpus-based studies, and acoustic analysis. Major Projects SFB 1102 C1: “Information Density and the Predictability of Phonetic Structure” (DFG, 2014-2026) JuSpa: “Judeo-Spanish in Bulgaria: a contact language between archaism and innovation” (DFG, 2022-2025) Prosodic aspects of Bulgarian compared to other languages with lexical stress (Bulgarian National Science Fund, 2019-2024) Prosodic manifestations of focus in French and English from a Bulgarian point of view (DAAD & Sofia University, 2021-2023) Scientific Awards & Recognition While no major named prizes are listed, Andreeva’s work has been continuously supported by competitive grants from the German Research Foundation (DFG), DAAD, and Bulgarian National Science Fund. Her publications appear in top-tier journals and conference proceedings (Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, Interspeech, Speech Prosody, International Congress of Phonetic Sciences). Teaching & Supervision She offers a broad spectrum of courses including Experimental Phonetics, Prosody, Phonetics & Phonology of Slavic Languages, Introduction to Instrumental Phonetics, and seminars on language contact. She has supervised numerous BA, MA, and PhD theses and regularly teaches at the PhD School of Sofia University. Labs & Teams She is affiliated with the Phonetics Laboratory at Saarland University and collaborates closely with the Institute for Bulgarian Language (Bulgarian Academy of Sciences), working in interdisciplinary teams involving phoneticians, computational linguists, and field linguists.

Zaur Gasimovمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Eastern European History
• Russian-Turkish Relations
• Nationalism and Transnationalism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Zaur Gasimov is a Lecturer at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and currently serves as DAAD Departmental Coordinator and Co-Head at the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Turkish-German University. He holds a habilitation in Modern History and Eastern European History, with a focus on Eastern European History, political science, and sociology. Education : B.A. in International Relations from Baku State University; M.A. from Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt; Doctorate in Eastern European history Research : Concentrates on Russian-Turkish relations, nationalism in Eastern Europe, cultural transfer processes, and historical narratives. His habilitation thesis analyzed Polish-Turkish anti-Soviet alliances. Publications : Authored monographs on Prometheism, Azerbaijani historiography, and Russification policies. Collaborated on comparative studies of cultural transfer and Ottoman-Russian entanglements.

Grzegorz Lechowskiمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Economic sociology
• Industrial organization and governance
• Transnational innovation and production systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Grzegorz Lechowski is a visiting researcher at the WZB Berlin Social Science Center within the Research Group Globalization, Work, and Production. His work focuses on technological, organizational, and regulatory changes in globalized industrial and digital economies, with expertise in digital sovereignty, geopolitics of tech, and automotive sector transitions. Doctoral candidate at Freie Universität Berlin Co-edited the 2025 book Global Shifts in the Automotive Sector with M. Krzywdzinski, J. Humphrey, and T. Pardi Collaborated with institutions like ETUI, SASE, and Gerpisa Network Research Themes : Lechowski examines the EU's digital sovereignty discourse, geopolitical tensions in tech value chains, and electromobility's impact on automotive labor and production. His studies span state-business dynamics, Industry 4.0, and global production reorganization. Key Trends in Publications : His outputs highlight geopolitical disruptions in automotive and digital sectors, EU industrial policy, green transitions, and reconfiguration of global value chains. Topics include electric vehicle supply chains, labor rights in electromobility, and corporate adaptation to regulatory shifts. Teaching : Lecturer at Helmut Schmidt University Hamburg for courses on globalization of industry and labor (2021) and introduction to sociology (2020). Projects & Collaborations : Co-led a VolkswagenStiftung-funded study on automotive responses to the pandemic (2021–2023). Participated in the Blankensee Colloquium on global digital economies (2022).

• International Relations
• Regulatory Policy
• Migration Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hannah Engeler is a Researcher at the Institute of Political Science (IPW) at Heidelberg University, affiliated with the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences. She serves in Examination Administration and holds a master’s degree in Comparative Conflict Analysis and International Governance from Heidelberg University, Aarhus University, and the Università degli Studi di Milano. Since 2024, she has been pursuing a doctoral degree focusing on ambiguity in international politics. Education: Master’s in Comparative Conflict Analysis and International Governance (Heidelberg/Aarhus/Milano) Her research interests include international relations, regulatory policy, migration/asylum policy, and methodological approaches such as qualitative discourse analysis and computational text analysis. Her 2023 publication explores economic metaphors in political discourse, bridging political science and applied linguistics. Consultation hours: Mondays 10:00–11:00 a.m. (registration required). Telephone availability: Mondays 9:00–10:00 a.m. and Thursdays 9:30–10:30 a.m. No scientific awards are listed. No advising or grants are mentioned. She is part of the IPW team, contributing to academic administration and research in political science.

Ulrike Freitagمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social and cultural history of the Arab world
• Urban history
• Arabian Peninsula
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Ulrike Freitag is a distinguished scholar in Islamic Studies and social history of the Arab world, holding a Professorship at Freie Universität Berlin and serving as Director of the Leibniz-Zentrum Moderner Orient (ZMO) . Her work bridges urban history, transregional Islamic networks, and Arabian Peninsula studies within Indian Ocean and Red Sea contexts. Education : PhD in Islamic Studies (Freiburg, 1991), Habilitation (Bonn, 2002) Research : Focus on Ottoman urban violence, Saudi state formation, Hadhrami diaspora, and historical urbanism in Jeddah Her supervision of PhD projects spans topics from Moroccan Sufi sanctußen to Yemeni Jewish communities. Recent scientific awards include fellowships at Leiden University and Käthe-Hamburger Kolleg. She contributes to public discourse through Tagesspiegel op-eds and international conferences.