- Sociological Theory
- Urban Sociology
- Space Theory
- +۱ مورد دیگر
Prof. Dr. Martina Löw is a Professor of Sociology at Technische Universität Berlin, holding the Chair of Sociology of Planning and Architecture. She serves as head of the DFG-funded Collaborative Research Centre SFB 1265 "Re-Figuration of Spaces" and previously held leadership roles including President of the German Sociological Association (2011-2013) and professorship at Technical University Darmstadt. Löw's research centers on the dynamic interplay between social structures and spatial configurations, with expertise in sociological theory, urban sociology, space theory, and cultural sociology. Her theoretical framework of "re-figuration of spaces" examines contemporary spatial transformations driven by globalization, digitalization, and migration, emphasizing how urban environments shape and are shaped by social practices. Her publication trajectory from 2001-2020 reveals consistent focus on spatial sociology, evolving from foundational work on space construction to current analyses of urban inequality, experiential city dynamics, and commons management within re-figurative contexts. Key thematic threads include spatial uncertainty, shared meaning production, and governance of interconnected urban systems. Scientific Awards: Christian-Wolff prize from Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg for habilitation thesis "Raumsoziologie/Sociology of Space" Research Leadership: Löw directs the major DFG Collaborative Research Centre SFB 1265 and previously coordinated the LOEWE focus "Intrinsic Logic of Cities," securing substantial funding from German research foundations. Her work supports interdisciplinary investigations into spatial dynamics across urban, digital, and global scales. Research Environment: As SFB 1265 head, Löw leads a large multi-institutional consortium examining contemporary spatial re-figuration. The center integrates urban studies, sociology, and planning perspectives to address challenges including social inequality and sustainable spatial development in rapidly changing environments.



