جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Critical Political Education
• Political Didactics
• Social Science Diagnostics
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Ralph Blasche is a Lecturer in the Department of Didactics of Social Sciences at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Siegen, where he has been employed since April 2022. He works under Junior Professor Dr. Alexander Wohnig and contributes to research and teaching in political education. His research interests include critical political education, conflict orientation, maturity as a developmental goal in education, political didactic concepts, and the critique of imperial lifestyles in educational contexts. He explores how political education can foster critical consciousness and democratic engagement through theoretical and didactic frameworks. The recent publications of Ralph Blasche are primarily contributions to edited volumes and critical reviews in leading journals of political education. His work spans themes such as reflexivity, interdisciplinary teaching, protest and participation, and the integration of German studies into political education. The articles reflect a strong focus on theoretical foundations, critical pedagogy, and the socio-political challenges facing contemporary education systems. He is a member of the German Association for Political Education (LV Hessen) and the GEW (LV Hesse), indicating active engagement with professional educational communities. Ralph Blasche has delivered lectures and workshops at academic events, including at the University of Siegen and the University of Vienna. His teaching and research are closely tied to ongoing doctoral work on maturity in political education, reflecting a commitment to both academic scholarship and practical educational application.

Wiebke Voigtمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Early Modern History
• Reformation History
• History of Public Sphere
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Wiebke Voigt is a Research Associate at Dresden University of Technology's Faculty of Philosophy, working in subproject G of the Collaborative Research Center since 2018. Her doctoral research investigates invectivity in early Reformation pamphlets (1521 to the German Peasants' War), analyzing how political-religious conflicts shaped cross-regional public spheres through print media. Her academic background includes: Bachelor's studies in History, Philosophy, and Sociology at TU Dresden (2011-2015), featuring a DAAD-funded year at the University of Helsinki (2014-2015) Master's degree in History from TU Dresden (2018), graduating as top student of the Faculty of Philosophy and receiving the Lohrmann Medal Voigt's research centers on Early Modern History with specialized focus on Reformation-era public discourse, invective communication strategies, and confessional conflict dynamics. She examines how pamphlet wars constituted proto-public spheres across social strata while driving inclusion/exclusion processes. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges historical analysis with communication theory, extending to violence history, gender studies, and Nordic historical contexts. Her publication record reveals consistent thematic concentration on 16th-century communication structures, particularly how invective language functioned in Reformation pamphlets to define religious identities and political boundaries. These works collectively demonstrate how early modern print culture transformed localized disputes into transregional conflicts that reshaped European society. Key recognitions include: Lohrmann Medal (2018) as top graduate of TU Dresden's Faculty of Philosophy DAAD scholarship for international study (2014-2015) Deutschlandstipendium merit-based funding (2015 onwards) Supported by the Deutschlandstipendium throughout her graduate studies, Voigt collaborates with senior researchers including Gerd Schwerhoff on DFG-funded projects examining premodern violence and communication. Her current SFB subproject integrates archival analysis of pamphlets with theoretical frameworks from media studies. She actively participates in research teams focused on early modern public spheres, presenting findings at international venues like the German Historical Institute's Anglo-German Doctoral Seminar. Voigt operates within the SFB subproject G team at TU Dresden, which employs interdisciplinary methodologies to investigate how Reformation-era pamphlet conflicts created interconnected communication networks that transcended local boundaries and accelerated confessional formation across early modern Europe.

Mark Algee-Hewittمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Digital Humanities
• 18th Century Literature
• Gothic Literature
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Mark Algee-Hewitt is an Associate Professor of English at Stanford University , where he has been a core faculty member since 2015. Currently on leave (2024-2025) , his work bridges literary criticism with digital humanities , computational analysis, and 18th-century transnational literature . He directs the Stanford Literary Lab and has held administrative roles including Director of Graduate Studies in English and Modern Thought and Literature. Education: PhD in English and American Literature (2008), NYU; MA in English Literature (2002), Western University; BA in English and Computer Science (2000), Mount Allison University. Research spans digital humanities , aesthetic theory , and 18th-century Enlightenment/Romanticism , with additional work in Gothic novels , poetry , and contemporary literature . His projects include mapping discursive patterns in Johnson’s Dictionary and analyzing the sublime’s disappearance in Romantic texts. Collaborations extend to the OECD , Smithsonian Museum , and Columbia Law School . Recent publications focus on computational methods in literary analysis, Gothic soundscapes, and the sublime’s discursive evolution. Over 15 years, he has mentored doctoral students like Christopher Cappello and Carmen Thong , while serving on advisory boards for Journal of Cultural Analytics and ADHO . Awards include 2023-2024 Public Knowledge Grant and 2020 Arnold L. Graves Award . Scientific Awards: International Research Exploration Seed Grant (2023-2024) Public Knowledge Grant (2023-2024) Arnold L. Graves and Lois S. Graves Award (2020) Stanford Outstanding Teaching Award (2018) Annenberg Faculty Fellowship (2015-2017)

David Stooksburyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Climate Science
• Water Resource Management
• Environmental Engineering
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David Stooksbury is an Associate Professor at the University of Georgia, leading the Engineering + German dual-degree program. His expertise spans climate science, drought management, and interdisciplinary education initiatives. He is affiliated with the Driftmier Engineering Center and actively contributes to environmental policy and disaster preparedness strategies. He holds a Ph.D. and has held professional appointments in climatology-related roles. His work focuses on integrating engineering education with language studies to enhance diversity in STEM fields, while also addressing critical water resource challenges through applied climatology research. Key research interests include drought planning, El Niño impacts on hydrology, and the development of climate adaptation frameworks. He has advised on state-level drought response strategies and contributed to national climate service initiatives. Award-winning educator, Stooksbury has pioneered international engineering design courses emphasizing bilingual collaboration. His advocacy extends to public safety through disaster preparedness education and climate communication strategies.

Patrick C. Trettenbreinمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Neurobiology of language
• Sign language processing
• Cognitive neuroscience
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Dr. Patrick C. Trettenbrein is a Researcher and Lecturer at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences and the University of Göttingen. His primary affiliation is with the Department of Neuropsychology at the Max Planck Institute. He holds a PhD in Psychology from the International Max Planck Research School NeuroCom and an MA in Linguistics from the University of Graz. His research focuses on the neurobiology of language, particularly the modality (in)dependence of syntactic processing and the neurocognitive basis of sign languages. Current projects investigate word class distinctions in German Sign Language (DGS) and the functional neuroanatomy of sign language processing. He has been funded by the German Research Foundation Priority Programme on 'Visual Communication.' Key contributions include meta-analyses of sign language neuroanatomy and studies on gestural demonstrations as markers of lexical categories. Upcoming talks address iconic strategies in DGS and cortical pathways in deaf signers. His work bridges cognitive neuroscience, linguistics, and societal impacts of cognitive science.

Alexandra Trederمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Language Education
• Multilingualism
• Migration Pedagogy
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Dr. Alexandra Treder is an Equal Opportunities Officer and Research Associate at the University of Paderborn's Faculty of Arts and Humanities. She currently holds a DAAD-Lektorin position at FES Acatlán, UNAM (Mexico City) since September 2024. Previously, she served as a research associate in German as a Second Language at the University of Paderborn (2022–2024) and DAAD language assistant at the University of Seville (2021–2022). Her academic career includes teaching German as a foreign/second language at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena and vocational German in adult education contexts. Education: MA in German as a Foreign/Second Language (2018–2022), Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena BA in German as a Foreign/Second Language & Intercultural Business Communication (2013–2018), same institution Research Interests: Focuses on multilingualism in professional education contexts, intercultural language pedagogy, migration-related language acquisition, and teacher subjectivation processes in post-migrant societies. Current PhD project examines teachers' language-related identity development in multicultural settings. Key Engagement: Coordinator of the 'Language Education & Multilingualism' section at ELINET (since 2024) Paderborn Local Representative for 'Mothers in Science' Network (2022–2024) Member of German Society for Foreign Language Research (DGFF) and German as a Foreign/Second Language Association (FaDaF) Awards: Honours Programme participant (2020) and Deutschland Scholarship recipient (2020–2021) during her MA studies. Professional Activities: Organized interdisciplinary conferences on multilingualism and cultural spaces, led graduate workshops, and contributed to diversity initiatives at university level.

Martin Dillerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Formal Argumentation
• AI Systems
• Probabilistic Argumentation
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Martin Diller is a Researcher at the International Center for Computational Logic (ICCL) at TU Dresden, where he has been since May 2019. He is part of the 'Logic Programming and Argumentation' group led by Sarah Gaggl. His current research focuses on formal models of argumentation and their application in AI systems, particularly within the SEMECO interdisciplinary cluster on AI-assisted regulatory workflows for medical systems and cybersecurity. Education: Holds a joint MSc in Computational Logic from TU Wien, TU Dresden, and University of Bolzano (via the EMCL program with an Erasmus Mundus scholarship). Previously completed a MA in Philosophy (Logic & Epistemology) and BSc in Computer Science at Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Argentina, with postgraduate funding from CONICET. Also conducted research internships at University of Aberdeen, UCL, NICTA (Canberra), and others. Key Projects: Active in the Transregional Collaborative Research Center ‘Foundations of Perspicuous Software Systems’ (2019–2022), and the Center for Scalable Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (2023). Currently leads research in probabilistic argumentation and flexible dispute derivations for assumption-based arguments. Key Contributions: Developed the 'flexABle' system for argumentation framework analysis, contributed to admissibility criteria in probabilistic argumentation, and advanced methods for integrating natural language processing with formal argumentation systems. Grants & Funding: Involved in EU-funded interdisciplinary projects and German collaborative research initiatives. Labs/Teams: Core member of the Logic Programming and Argumentation group at ICCL, collaborating with institutions worldwide.

• Bioethics
• Biomedical Discourse
• Discourse Analysis
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Lesley-Ann Kern is a research associate and doctoral candidate at the Philipps University of Marburg within the DFG-funded project Kontroverse Diskurse. Sprachgeschichte als Zeitgeschichte seit 1990 , focusing on Human and Technology in biomedical and bioethical discourses. Her work bridges German linguistic pragmatics and controversial public debates , particularly analyzing how language constructs ethical norms in fields like organ donation , genetic engineering , and sustainability communication . Education: Studied Romance and German Studies at Bonn/Sorbonne (2013-2022), followed by linguistics at Bochum. Research Focus: Explores the linguistic conceptualization of technology , validity claims in bioethical arguments , and interdisciplinary discourse analysis using qualitative and quantitative methods. Methodology: Engaged in collaborative annotation processes, multimodal corpus analysis, and narrative modeling across bioethics and sustainability discourses. Grants: Funded by the DFG project on controversial discourses since 1990. Collaborations: Works with Constanze Spieß , Dorothee Meer , and Marcus Müller on projects at the intersection of medicine, ethics, and political communication . Her publications reveal trends in bioethical discourse analysis , particularly examining shifts in terminology around human dignity , reproductive technologies , and environmental narratives . She has presented at major conferences in Bochum, Heidelberg, Marburg, and Bremen .

• Variational Linguistics
• Dialectology
• Political Communication
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Heiko Girnth is an Adjunct Professor at the Research Center Deutscher Sprachatlas (DSA) under the Department of German Studies and Arts at Philipps-University Marburg. His research spans multiple domains including Variational Linguistics , Dialectology , Political Communication , Grammaticalization , and Text Linguistics . Research Focus: Political discourse analysis, grammaticalization processes in German dialects, multimodal communication in political talk shows, and geolinguistic mapping of language variation. Key Publications: Authored and co-authored works on political rhetoric, dialectological studies, and text typology, including books on language in politics and edited volumes on political talk shows. Teaching: Offers courses like 'Sagen und Meinen' (Seminar) and 'Textlinguistik' (Lecture) at Philipps-University Marburg. Collaboration: Active in interdisciplinary projects, notably the Mittelrheinischer Sprachatlas (MRhSA), focusing on morphological and phonological dialect variation. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Research Center Deutscher Sprachatlas , contributing to linguistic mapping and dialectological research.

• Computational Humanities
• Text Technology
• Quantitative Corpus Linguistics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Alexander Mehler is a full professor of Computational Humanities and Text Technology at the Goethe University Frankfurt , where he leads the Text Technology Lab (TTLab) . He has held leadership roles in multiple academic societies including the German Society for Computational Linguistics & Language Technology and the German Society of Semiotics , and is a founding member of the German Society for Network Research (DGNet) . His research focuses on quantitative analysis of textual units in spoken/written communication, linguistic network modeling , and 4D text technologies integrating Virtual/Augmented Reality. Current projects include ENTAILab (DFG-funded infrastructure for social sciences), FACES (VR-based survey research), and C08/B05 modules in the Critical Online Reasoning (COR) framework. He has supervised numerous PhD candidates in areas spanning multilingual NLP , 3D scene generation from text , stemma analysis tools , and network-theoretic approaches to language classification . His lab's work intersects with machine learning , cognitive modeling , and digital humanities infrastructure . As principal investigator, he leads projects funded by DFG (SPP 2431, SFB 1629, FID 326061700) and LOEWE programs , with recent developments in mimodockerized NLP pipelines and VR-based learning systems . Key collaborations include ACM Conference on Hypertext and KONVENS NLP conferences . His methodological expertise spans multimodal data analysis , neural active learning , and cross-linguistic computational models . He has developed open-source infrastructures for digital humanities research and educational analytics , including the TextImager platform .

Sven Strobelمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Digital Libraries
• Video Portal Development
• Agile Project Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sven Strobel is a researcher at the German National Library of Science and Technology (TIB), affiliated with Leibniz Universität Hannover. Since 2013, he has served as Product Owner for the TIB AV-Portal, a scientific video platform, and founded the "Agility in Libraries" Community of Practice to promote agile methodologies within library environments. His work bridges library science and digital technology development. His educational background includes: Linguistics and History studies at the University of Stuttgart Doctorate in Linguistics through an international graduate program Dr. Strobel's research focuses on digital video platform development for academic content, with specialization in agile project management methodologies adapted for library settings. His technical expertise spans software engineering for library applications, AI integration (particularly speech recognition), and knowledge management systems . He investigates process optimization within information institutions and the adaptation of Scrum frameworks to academic library contexts, emphasizing user-centered design and iterative development approaches. His publication history reveals an evolutionary trajectory of the TIB AV-Portal from basic video repository to sophisticated platform incorporating mobile access, data sovereignty features, AI-powered enhancements, and multilingual support. The publications demonstrate consistent focus on technical reliability, user experience optimization, and the practical application of agile development principles to meet researchers' evolving needs across disciplines. Dr. Strobel has established significant collaborative networks: Founder of the "Agility in Libraries" Community of Practice Regular contributor to international workshops on scientific video platforms Active participant in the TPDL (Time-Based Media and Persistent Digital Objects) community Key developer in TIB's Non-Textual Materials research group His laboratory work centers on advancing the technical capabilities of video-based scholarly communication infrastructure while ensuring alignment with academic workflows. This includes developing features for diverse research communities who utilize video for knowledge dissemination, from lectures and presentations to research data visualizations and experimental documentation, with particular attention to accessibility and long-term preservation.

• Early Childhood Education
• Gender Studies
• Social Pedagogy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Lars Burghardt is a Professor of Educational Sciences with a focus on Childhood at the Department of Social Work, Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences since October 2024. Previously, he served as an acting Professor of Early Childhood Education at Rhineland-Palatinate University of Technology Kaiserslautern-Landau (2023-2024) and as an Akademischer Rat auf Zeit at Otto-Friedrich University Bamberg (2019-2024). His educational background includes a Doctorate in Education from Otto-Friedrich University Bamberg (2019), a Master of Arts in Educational Science with a focus on Early Childhood and Family Education (2013), and a Bachelor of Arts in Educational Science with a focus on Childhood & Adolescence from Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt am Main (2011). Dr. Burghardt's research focuses on gender representations and diversity in picture books, quality development in early childhood education institutions, use of early childhood care facilities, promoting sector-specific competencies in childcare, and analyzing effects of early childhood care. His work bridges theoretical educational science with practical applications in early childhood settings. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on gender diversity in children's literature, early childhood education quality assessment, and the impact of early childcare on child development. His research employs both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, often in collaborative projects with national and international research teams. Dr. Burghardt is an active member of several professional organizations including the German Society for Educational Science (DGfE), the European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI), and the Society for Empirical Educational Research (GEBF). He regularly presents his research at national and international conferences and has been invited to speak on topics related to gender diversity in early childhood education.

Felix Süttmannمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Natural Language Processing
• Bayesian Statistics
• Meta-Research
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Felix Süttmann is an applied statistician affiliated with Georg-August-University Göttingen and works at the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin) since 2022. He focuses on survey methodology, including nonresponse modeling, mixed-mode effects, and complex weighting, while also engaging with Bayesian statistics and machine learning applications. Doctoral candidate at Berlin Graduate School of Social Sciences Previously worked as a sampling statistician at the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA) for TALIS Research interests span natural language processing, Bayesian modeling, and sustainability, with a strong emphasis on methodological rigor in survey research and econometrics. His work at DIW involves improving nonresponse adjustment factors using ML tools and developing stand-alone weights for refugee samples. Recent publications address sampling techniques in SOEP, nonresponse correction, and weighting methodologies for migration studies, alongside his 2020 work on deep learning for NLP. His methodological contributions include copula-based Bayesian hierarchical models for sample selection. Lectures and presentations cover topics like nationwide household sampling, survey mode preferences, and record linkage weighting adjustments at conferences such as the European Survey Research Association (ESRA) and the Society for Longitudinal and Life Course Studies (SLLS).

Lieven Vandelanotteمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Speech and Thought Representation
• Viewpoint and Multimodality
• (Inter)subjectivity
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Lieven Vandelanotte is an Associate Professor of English Linguistics at the University of Namur and a Research Fellow in Linguistics at KU Leuven. He currently holds the Francqui Research Professor title (2023-2026) and leads the English Unit and Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures at UNamur. Education: PhD in Language and Literature: Germanic Languages, KU Leuven (2005) MA in Language and Literature: Germanic Languages (English and Dutch), KU Leuven (2000) His research focuses on speech and thought representation , viewpoint and multimodality , (inter)subjectivity , and cognitive-linguistic text analysis . He explores patterns in multimodal communication (e.g., memes), grammaticalization processes, and functional approaches to discourse. His research trends emphasize multimodal discourse analysis , cognitive-functional linguistics , and corpus-based studies , particularly in digital contexts like internet memes and online stance expression. Scientific Awards: Francqui Research Professor (2023-2026) He has co-edited 10 books and journal special issues, served as editor for English Text Construction (2010-2019), and supervised six formal advisees (PhD/Master’s level) as per institutional records. Administrative roles include Vice-Dean of Arts at UNamur (2009-2013) and leadership in the NaLTT research institute (since 2024).

• Adult Literacy
• Digital Education
• Human-Technology Interaction
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mareike Kholin is a Researcher at the German Institute for Adult Education , specializing in the intersection of adult literacy, digital education, and human-technology interaction. Her career spans roles at the University of Bonn (2013–2019) and freelance lecturing at Fresenius University of Applied Sciences (2018–2019). She holds a doctorate in Psychology from the University of Bonn (2018) and complements her academic work with systemic coaching certifications. Education : PhD in Psychology (2018), Master of Science in Psychology (2013) from the University of Bonn. Her research focuses on digital tools for teachers , personality assessment in professional contexts, and social skills in performance evaluation . She leads projects like KANSAS, a search engine for authentic language-learning texts, and AI2TEACH, aiming to enhance digital literacy in adult education. Her recent publications emphasize personalized learning strategies, emotional intelligence, and the role of dark personality traits in leadership success. Kholin’s work has been recognized with the Award for Innovation in Adult Education . She actively develops open educational resources (OER) and evaluates digital tools to bridge standardization and differentiation in adult literacy instruction. Scientific Awards : Award for Innovation in Adult Education. She collaborates on systemic coaching initiatives and contributes to policy discussions on literacy and globalization’s impact on labor values. Her empirical studies explore how self- and peer-assessments predict workplace performance, integrating psychological frameworks with educational technology.