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Prof. Dr. Christian W. Haerpfer is a prominent political scientist serving as President of the World Values Survey Association (WVSA) since 2013 and a university lecturer at the University of Vienna's Institute of Political Science since 2003. He holds the venia docendi qualification for political science and has been director of the Institute for Comparative Survey Research and founder/director of initiatives like the Eurasia Barometer and New Democracy Barometer. His research focuses on democratization in Eastern Europe/Eurasia, comparative electoral systems, and post-communist societal transformations. Education: PhD in Political Science/Modern History (University of Vienna, 1980), MSc in Political Science (University of Strathclyde, 1981), and academic teaching qualification (2003). He has held visiting professorships at universities in Glasgow, Kharkiv, Kigali, Kyiv, Prague, and Jerusalem. His awards include residential fellowships at the Leverhulme Trust, Woodrow Wilson Center, and European University Institute. Research emphasizes comparative survey methodologies, with a focus on understanding political support for democracy, electoral behavior, and sociopolitical change in post-communist regions. Recent publications explore democratization dynamics, health transitions post-communism, and social capital in Eurasia. His work bridges theoretical political science with applied survey research in transitional societies. Awards: Multiple residential fellowships at prestigious institutions highlight his scholarly impact. His advisory roles include chairing IPSA's Research Committee on Comparative Survey Research since 2009. Labs/Teams: Leads major cross-national survey projects (WVS, Eurasia Barometer) that analyze societal transformations across Eastern Europe and Eurasia through large-scale data collection and analysis.

• Democratization
• Comparative Politics
• Political Theory
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Henning Deters is a political scientist and researcher at the University of Vienna's Centre for European Integration Research (EIF), part of the Faculty of Social Sciences. He holds a PhD from Bremen International Graduate School of Social Sciences. His primary research focuses on EU judicial politics, environmental policy, single market policy, and computational analysis. Deters has held roles including Assistant Professor at the University of Innsbruck and postdoctoral researcher in FWF-funded projects on EU judicial appointments. He has taught courses on EU regulatory policies and European integration at multiple institutions. Education includes a Diplom degree in Political Science from Universität Bremen and an MA from BIGSSS. His work combines qualitative and quantitative methods, with recent emphasis on computational approaches. Notable publications analyze EU policy dynamics in areas like the Posted Workers Directive, climate governance, and judicial politics. He actively contributes to academic discussions through blogs like Regioparl and maintains a focus on EU institutional transformations. His research highlights include examining the role of German regional parliaments in EU policymaking and analyzing the EU's Green Deal. Deters' current projects investigate judicial appointments at the Court of Justice of the EU and the politicization of legal challenges. His work bridges theoretical insights with practical data analysis, often using web-scraping and statistical methods. Key Positions: Postdoctoral Researcher (University of Vienna), Assistant Professor (University of Innsbruck), Research Associate (Danube University Krems) Teaching: Courses on EU policy, judicial politics, and European integration Awards: None explicitly listed, though his work has been peer-reviewed and published in top journals Labs/Teams: EIF Research Group, Regioparl Project

• EU Judicial Politics
• EU Environmental Policy
• EU Climate Policy
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Privatdozent Dr. Oliver Gruber is an Associate Professor at the University of Vienna's Department of Political Science, affiliated with the Institute of Political Science. His work focuses on migration policy, education systems, and far-right political agendas. He teaches courses like 'The Austrian Political System in the Context of Social and Political Transformation' and has held academic positions since at least 2020. Research interests include the intersection of education policy and far-right movements, integration mechanisms for migrants, and socioeconomic disparities in schooling. He has published extensively on topics such as Austria's Bismarckian welfare system's role in migrant integration and the educational policies of populist parties. Recent works analyze how right-wing parties translate discourses into actual policies, particularly in education sectors. His publications span monographs, edited volumes, and journal articles in outlets like Journal of Contemporary European Studies and On Education . He co-edited Focus on Multilingualism (2022), addressing language policies across Europe. Current projects include examining educational inequality from socioeconomic and ethnic angles, as seen in his 2025 publication. Gruber collaborates with institutions like the Vienna Chamber of Labor on policy briefs and maintains a research profile emphasizing empirical analyses of political systems and integration challenges. His work bridges academic research with practical policy critique, often highlighting gaps between political rhetoric and implemented policies.

• Political Science
• Migration and Integration Policy
• Education Policy
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Peter Slominski is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Vienna's Institute of Political Science, affiliated with the Center for European Integration Research (EIF). His roles include Vice Director of Studies for Political Science and leadership in EU-related research initiatives. He holds academic qualifications from the Universities of Vienna and Amsterdam, specializing in communication science, political science, and law. Research focuses on European integration, EU energy/climate policy, migration governance, and legal-political frameworks. Key projects include EU border management accountability studies and climate governance innovation. His work bridges legal and political dimensions of EU policy, emphasizing institutional dynamics and agency interactions. Publications span monographs on EU political systems, edited volumes on migration agencies, and peer-reviewed articles in journals like Journal of Common Market Studies and Global Environmental Politics . Current research explores EU foreign policy hostage-taking by member states and agency governance in crisis contexts. Funding includes Austrian Science Fund (FWF) grants for Frontex accountability studies and EU migration policy analysis. Collaborations involve international networks like COST Actions on climate governance and EU foreign policy.

• European Integration
• EU Energy Policy
• European Governance
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Ass.-Prof. Joseph Melchior is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Political Science, University of Vienna. He serves as Study Program Director and holds a Mag. (1989) and Dr. (1992) in Political Science from the University of Vienna. His research focuses on the EU political system, democracy, governance, higher education policy, and democratic theory. Education Mag. in Political Science, Sociology, and Economics (University of Vienna, 1989) Dr. in Political Science (University of Vienna, 1992) Postgraduate studies in Political Science at the Institute for Advanced Studies (1989-1991) Research Projects "Austrian cultural policy from 1970 to 1990" (1990-1992) "Higher Education Policy in Transition - Austria and Hungary in Comparison" (1994-1995) "On a European Community as a Community of Citizens" (1997-1998) Scientist-in-Charge for Austria in the EU-funded "European Citizenship and Integration" Network (1997-2000) Professional History Research associate at Austrian Center for Cultural Documentation (1990-1993) Assistant at the Institute for Advanced Studies (1994-1999) University assistant (since 1999) and Assistant Professor (since 2005) Grants & Collaborations Funded projects by the Federal Ministry of Education, Science, and Research European Commission-funded thematic network participation Institute Roles Manages the Study Program Director's office in the New Institute Building, Universitätsstrasse 7, Room B215. Office hours: Thursdays 1:15–2:15 PM (email registration required).

• European Union Political Systems
• Democracy and Constitutional Development
• Governance Research
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MMag. DDr. Ursula Naue is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Vienna’s Institute of Political Science, located within the Faculty of Social Sciences. She serves as ERASMUS Coordinator and Mobility Coordinator, overseeing international academic mobility programs. Her professional roles include membership in the Vienna Monitoring Office for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Advisory Group for Austria’s National Action Plan on Disability (2012-2021). Since 2021, she has been a member of the Board of Trustees of the Upper Austrian College of Teacher Education. Naue holds interdisciplinary training in Prehistoric Archaeology, Ethnology, and later Political Science and Journalism from the University of Vienna. Her research focuses on disability policy, aging policy, participation research, inclusion mechanisms, and human rights implementation. She coordinates Austria’s collaboration with the European Disability Expertise (EDE) under the European Commission’s Employment, Social Affairs & Inclusion Directorate. Her scholarly contributions span over two decades, addressing topics such as dementia governance, DNA testing in migration policies, and political participation of disabled individuals. She maintains an active online presence via her homepage and regularly teaches through the University’s course directory (u:find). Currently, her office is located at Universitätsstraße 7, room D 220, Vienna. Naue’s work emphasizes bridging policy and practice in disability and aging sectors, with a focus on participatory frameworks and evidence-based governance. While no specific awards are listed, her sustained engagement in policy advisory roles underscores her professional impact.

• Disability Policy
• Aging Policy
• Participation Research
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Dr. Katharina Theresa Paul is an Associate Professor at the University of Vienna , within the Faculty of Social Sciences and Department of Political Science . She specializes in interpretive policy research , with a focus on health policy , knowledge politics , and vaccination strategies . Her work bridges policy analysis and public health, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. Education: PhD in Social and Political Sciences from the University of Amsterdam (2009) Assistant Professor at Erasmus University Rotterdam (2010–2013) Research: Dr. Paul leads projects on vaccination decision-making (FWF START Prize recipient, 2021) and investigates knowledge dynamics in policy contexts. Her team explores how diverse knowledge forms influence health governance. Recent studies include microbial community responses to environmental stressors and alpine ecosystem dynamics. Awards & Grants: FWF START Prize (2021) FWF-funded projects on vaccination policy and microbial ecology Labs & Teams: Coordinates the Life Science Governance Group at the Institute of Political Science, integrating policy analysis with ecological research. Collaborates on interdisciplinary projects like the Valuing Vaccination initiative.

• Interpretive policy research
• Health policy
• Knowledge politics
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Gertrude Saxinger is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Political Science, University of Vienna, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences. She is a leading scholar in cultural and social anthropology, focusing on labor dynamics, extractive industries, and indigenous rights in Arctic regions. Her research explores topics such as FIFO work, corporate social responsibility, and the socio-environmental impacts of resource extraction. Saxinger is a co-founder of the Austrian Polar Research Institute (APRI) and actively contributes to interdisciplinary collaborations, including the EU PolarNet II project. She has received prestigious awards, including the 2007 Dissertation Prize for Migration Research from the Austrian Academy of Sciences. Her work bridges academic and indigenous knowledge through projects like DÁVGI, emphasizing decolonial research practices. Saxinger’s research spans global sites, from Siberia to the Yukon, addressing contemporary challenges in solidarity, sustainability, and environmental justice. She has authored/co-authored numerous books and articles, including works on labor mobility and Arctic communities. Her research interests include: qualitative ethnographic methods, critical raw materials, green transition debates, and indigenous resistance to extractivism. She has been involved in projects such as ‘Beyond Hot Air’ (SSHRC-funded) and ‘SolPan+’ (studying solidarity during the pandemic). Her work often integrates transdisciplinary approaches, collaborating with policymakers and local communities to ensure equitable outcomes. Saxinger also leads the Research Group at the Austrian Polar Research Institute, furthering Arctic studies and global environmental policy analysis.

• Political Science
• Cultural Anthropology
• Environmental Policy
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Natália Varabyeu Kancelová is a pre-doc researcher at the University of Vienna's Institute of Political Science, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences. She holds a BA in Transcultural Communication and an MA in Interdisciplinary East European Studies (Social Science Specialization). Her current research focuses on 'unsolidarity' through a comparative study of urban spaces in Vienna and Bratislava, examining refugee experiences of solidarity and inclusion. Previously, she worked as an organizational assistant at the Institute of Political Science, a research administrator for the Governance of Digital Practices platform, and a student assistant in the FWF SFB 'German in Austria' project. Her research interests include lack of solidarity, local inclusion processes, right-wing extremism in rural areas, and political developments in Slovakia. She has contributed to policy analysis on social divisions during crises via her work on the 2025 SSM-Qualitative Research in Health paper. Her 2024 study on radical voters in Slovakia explored the rise and fall of the ĽSNS party, combining fieldwork with sociopolitical analysis. Natália has also gained experience in political education and policy consulting through roles at the Friedrich Ebert Foundation in Slovakia. Her academic background includes studies in Slavic Studies and Political Science, complementing her interdisciplinary approach to contemporary social and political challenges.

• Lack of solidarity
• Local inclusion processes in the context of flight from Ukraine
• Right-wing extremism/populism in rural areas
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Dr. Gianpaolo Chiriacò is a Senior Post-doc Researcher at the Institut für Romanistik, Universität Innsbruck, specializing in Ethnomusicology, Cultural Studies, and Postcolonial Studies. His work bridges music, race, and performance, focusing on African diasporic vocal traditions in Italy and colonial legacies. He holds a PhD in Cultural Heritage from the University of Salento (2010) and has held fellowships at institutions like Columbia College Chicago and the University of Salento. Research Interests: Voice Studies and Ethnomusicology Sound Archives & Social Justice Critical Race Theory African Diasporas in Italian Music Key Projects: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Global Fellowship (2023–2026): Investigates Italian colonialism through sound ethnographies. FWF-Arts Based Research Program (2022–2024): Explores African presence in Neapolitan music. Awards: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowships (2012–2015, 2023–2026) Lise Meitner Program Grant (2019–2021) Teaching: Designs courses on Ethnomusicology and Popular Music, emphasizing performative learning and public engagement. Recent collaborations include student publications and multimedia projects.

• Ethnomusicology
• Cultural Studies
• Italian Studies
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PD Dr. Isabella Walser-Bürgler is a professor at the University of Innsbruck's Institute for Classical Philology and Neo-Latin Studies. She specializes in early modern Latin literature, rhetoric, and European cultural history. Her work focuses on Neo-Latin texts, Habsburg historiography, and the intersection of literature with political and religious discourse. Education: Completed studies and habilitation in classical philology at Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg and Leopold-Franzens-University Innsbruck. Key roles include organizing conferences like 'Early Modern Discourses on Europe' and leading the FWF-funded project 'The Dissertations of the Academia Taxiana.' Research interests span Neo-Latin literature, European identity formation, and the rhetoric of academic inaugural orations. Awards include the Rhetorica Prize (2022) and the Preis der Landeshauptstadt Innsbruck (2024). Her publications include monographs on Anton Wilhelm Ertl and Giovanni Battista Graser, and co-edited volumes on the Neo-Latin novel and European discourses. Teaching includes advanced Latin literature seminars and courses on rhetorical theory. Active in educational initiatives like 'Mittel- & Neu-Latein macht Schule,' promoting Neo-Latin texts in school curricula. Engaged in peer review for journals such as History of European Ideas and book series like Acta Conventus Neolatini .

• Classical Philology
• Neo-Latin Literature
• Early Modern History
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Thomas Meyer is a Professor of Comparative Political Institutions at the University of Vienna's Department of Government, part of the Faculty of Social Sciences. He serves as Deputy Head of the Department and has previously worked at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (2019-2021). His research focuses on political institutions, decision-making processes, political competition in changing societies, elite communication, government formation, and voter behavior. Meyer holds a PhD from the University of Mannheim's CDSS program, with prior affiliations at the MZES and the Berlin Social Science Center's Manifesto Project. His recent work analyzes coalition governance dynamics, media coverage of elections, and policy compromise in parliamentary systems. Key projects include the AUTNES panel studies and content analyses of party communication. He has contributed to over 117 publications, emphasizing empirical studies of European democracies. Active in scholarly networks, Meyer advises multiple projects and collaborates internationally on comparative political research. Awards: No specific prizes/fellowships listed, though his extensive publications and research leadership indicate significant academic recognition. Grants/Research: Principal investigator on 'The Politics of Portfolio Design in European Democracies' (2022-2024). Collaborates on initiatives like AUTNES, focusing on party websites, social media, and electoral communication analysis. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical governance challenges in multi-party systems. Labs/Teams: Co-leads the Department of Government's research clusters on comparative politics and coalition governance. Involved in interdisciplinary projects analyzing political communication and institutional adaptation across Europe.

• Political Institutions
• Decision-Making Processes
• Political Competition
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FH-Hon.Prof. Susanne Binder is a Senior Researcher at the Ilse Arlt Institute for Social Inclusion Research (University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten) since 2023, affiliated with the Department of Social Sciences. She concurrently holds teaching roles at the University of Vienna (since 1999), FH St. Pölten (since 2012), and Donau University Krems (since 2020). Her work focuses on migration studies, social inclusion, intercultural education, and environmental action. She coordinates the long-term 'Intercultural Mentoring for Schools' project (2009–2023) and leads initiatives like the CLEA environmental action project. Education: Studied Ethnology and Cultural Anthropology at the University of Vienna and Utrecht University (Netherlands). Established the 'Plattform für Kulturen' in 2000 to promote cultural integration. Delivers workshops on diversity in academia, migration, and identity construction across Austria. Active in bridging gaps between schools and scientific communities via Young Science initiatives since 2016. Key research areas include refugee integration, cultural identity dynamics, and intercultural pedagogy. Her work emphasizes participatory methods and community-based approaches, with recent projects addressing climate action (CLEA) and mentoring programs for vocational trainees. Awards: None explicitly listed, though recognized for educational outreach efforts. Labs/Teams: Core member of the Ilse Arlt Institute, collaborating with institutions like the Karl Ritter von Ghega Institute. Involved in cross-university projects such as the 'Bridging Gaps' initiative. Coordinates master’s programs in Social Pedagogy and Social Work at FH St. Pölten.

• Social Inclusion
• Migration Studies
• Intercultural Education
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Claudia Wilhelm is an Associate Professor of Media & Intersectionality at the University of Vienna's Department of Communication. She serves as Vice-Director of Studies and part of the Doctorate in Social Sciences Directorate. Her academic career includes roles at Friedrich Schiller University Jena (PhD in 2012), University of Tübingen, and University of Erfurt, with a guest stay at the University of Texas at Austin. Her research focuses on digital communication, media use effects, and youth media research. She has led projects funded by the EU and Austrian Science Fund (FWF), including studies on media literacy interventions, time allocation in media use, and hate speech analysis. Her research interests emphasize digital visibility, gender aspects of media use, and intersectional approaches. Key collaborations include projects like 'Fake News Commissioner' (Vienna City-funded) and 'GENHA' (EU-funded), examining anti-gender hate speech. She has published widely in journals such as Journalism , New Media & Society , and Information, Communication & Society . Wilhelm’s work bridges theoretical frameworks and practical interventions, advocating for digital literacy and critical media engagement. She leads the Political Communication Research Group and contributes to academic discourse on journalist-audience relationships and media literacy strategies.

• Digital Communication
• Media Use and Effects
• Children and Youth Media Research
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Barbara Prainsack is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Vienna's Faculty of Social Sciences. Her work focuses on bioethics, data governance, and healthcare policy, particularly in the context of global crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. She leads projects such as the Austrian Corona Panel and 'WoCo: Daten und Analysen zum Wandel der Arbeit,' examining societal responses to pandemics and digital transformation. Her research interests include pandemic solidarity, ethical implications of AI in healthcare, and equitable access to biomedical innovations. Notable contributions include advocating for 'data solidarity' as a framework for governing health data and critiquing technosolutionist approaches to consent mechanisms. Prainsack has organized over 100 academic activities, including lectures on NHS solidarity and AI ethics. Her media engagements address topics like the future of work and AI's societal impact. She contributes to EU policy consultations on issues ranging from genomic data governance to climate ethics. Recent projects emphasize cross-national qualitative studies, such as analyzing vaccination decision-making in Europe and solidarity practices during lockdowns. Her work bridges academic research with public engagement, aiming to inform policies that balance technological innovation with societal values.

• Public Health Policy
• Bioethics
• Data Governance
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