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Harald Zapfمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• American Literature
• Cultural Studies
• Postcolonial Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Harald Zapf is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of English and American Studies at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), specializing in American literature and cultural studies. Affiliated with the Faculty of Philosophy and Theology, he focuses on postcolonial theory, hybridity, and multiculturalism in the Americas. 2002 Lilli Bechmann Rahn Doctoral Prize 2001 Bavarian American Academy Dissertation Prize His research explores intersections of ethnicity, language, and performance in contemporary American poetry, particularly in multilingual and transnational contexts. He has collaborated extensively with Wolfgang Binder and Klaus Lösch on publications examining cultural encounters and hybrid identities. Zapf’s publications span monographs, edited volumes, and critical articles, with a strong emphasis on authors like Ishmael Reed and theoretical frameworks such as rooted cosmopolitanism and deconstruction. His work bridges literary analysis with sociocultural and philosophical discourses.

• Aesthetics
• Philosophy
• Film Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Michaela Ott is a retired Professor of Aesthetic Theories at the Hamburg University of Fine Arts (HFBK Hamburg). Her research interests span poststructuralist philosophy, aesthetics and politics, film theory, spatial theories, affect theory, and postcolonial studies. She has held teaching positions at the University of La Jolla, California, and the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK). Ott is the author of influential monographs such as Which Outside of Thinking? (2018) and Dividuations (2018), exploring themes like participatory practices and collective subjectivity. Her edited volumes, including Timing of Affect (2014), address epistemologies of emotion and transcultural migration. Ott’s work bridges philosophy, art, and cultural critique, with notable contributions to Deleuze studies and the aesthetics of film. Her publications span decades, from early works on Deleuze’s literary readings ( From Mime to Nomad , 1998) to analyses of Hollywood’s symbolic order ( Hollywood: Phantasma , 2005). Her 2004 article on 'Space' in aesthetic concepts remains a foundational text. Ott’s interdisciplinary approach has shaped debates on art knowledge, biennial research, and postcolonial visual culture. She has curated and participated in symposia, including discussions on counter-monuments and para-monuments in public space. Despite her retirement, her intellectual legacy continues to influence aesthetic theory and contemporary art discourse.

Sarah Ruth Sippelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Critical Agrarian Studies
• Agri-Food Studies
• Financialization of Nature
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Sarah Ruth Sippel is a Professor in Human Geography at the Institute of Geography, University of Münster. Her research spans critical agrarian and agri-food studies, financialization of nature, digital farming technologies, and sustainable livelihoods, with regional focus on the Mediterranean, Australia, and the US. She leads major research projects funded by the German Research Foundation and has received the prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Global Fellowship. PhD in Geography, Leipzig University (2012) Habilitation in Geography, Leipzig University (2020) Magister Artium, Middle Eastern Studies and Philosophy, Leipzig University (2007) Her research explores the financialization of farmland, digital agriculture, and alternative economic futures, with a strong emphasis on political and social geography. She investigates how digital technologies, financial actors, and global capital reshape land use, labor, and food systems, particularly in Australia and Morocco. Recent publications highlight trends in digital farming, land assetization, and food sovereignty. Her work critically engages with the role of venture capital, startups, and data in transforming agriculture, while also exploring grassroots resistance and alternative economic models. Marie Skłodowska-Curie Global Fellowship Sippel has supervised and collaborated with numerous researchers across institutions including the University of Queensland, University of Graz, and the International Institute of Social Studies. She is actively involved in teaching courses on economic geography, globalization, and critical debates in human geography, and leads field schools in Italy. She is currently on parental leave until summer 2025. She is a principal investigator in the Collaborative Research Centre SFB 1199 ‘Processes of Spatialization Under the Global Condition’ and has led multiple interdisciplinary projects on land, finance, and sustainability.

Frank Meyerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Geographies of Belonging and Difference
• Historical Geographies
• Mobilities and Migration
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Frank Meyer is a researcher at the Leibniz Institute for Regional Geography (IfL) since April 2024, focusing on Geographies of Belonging and Difference within the Theory, Methodology, and History of Geography department. His career includes roles as a research associate at TU Dresden (2019–2024) and the Leibniz Institute for Regional Geography (2010–2019), alongside teaching at Leipzig University and Humboldt University Berlin. He holds a PhD from the University of Leipzig (2019) on subjective perceptions of territorial regulatory withdrawal in rural regions. Meyer specializes in qualitative social geography, global health geographies, and migration studies. Key research areas include transnational organ transplantation systems, regionalist movements, and socio-spatial stigmatization. He co-leads the 'Umbrüche und Transformationen' Leibniz Lab and contributes to the EEGA Science Campus. His work emphasizes innovative methods like improvisational theater for regional identity studies and qualitative visualization techniques. Recent projects include analyzing fiscal demands of regionalist parties and geopolitical impacts on healthcare systems in post-Dayton Bosnia. Meyer's publications span peer-reviewed journals (Geographische Zeitschrift, Erdkunde), edited volumes, and methodological guides for qualitative research. He co-edited 'Ins Feld und zurück' (2018) and organized the IMAJINE research project. His research bridges theoretical contributions (e.g., postsecularism) with applied studies on rural depopulation and transnational medical practices.

Cora Rokمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• 19th-21st Century French and Italian Literature
• Film Studies (Pier Paolo Pasolini, Michelangelo Antonioni)
• Critical Theory, Poststructuralism, Existentialism
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Cora Rok is a researcher in Romance Studies at the University of Heidelberg, currently working on her habilitation thesis exploring shame aesthetics in 19th-century French literature. She holds a summa cum laude PhD in Italian Philology from the trinational 'Italianistica' graduate program (Universities of Bonn, Florence, and Paris-Sorbonne). Her primary affiliations include the Romance Studies Department at Heidelberg and previous roles at the University of Trier's Center for Digital Humanities and the University of Bonn. Research focuses: Italian/French literature (19th-21st centuries), Pier Paolo Pasolini studies, Marxist criticism, digital humanities, and literary theory Key academic contributions: Authentizität nach Pasolini (2021), Entfremdung in der Arbeitswelt (2021), and over 30 peer-reviewed publications Her work bridges traditional literary analysis with computational methods, evident in collaborations like 'From Keyness to Distinctiveness' (2021). She actively participates in interdisciplinary projects such as Neuer Realismus in der Romania (2021) and Selbstreflexivität im italienischen Gegenwartskino (in preparation). Awards include the 2020 DIV Young Talent Award and postdoctoral funding through MeTra and University of Bonn's graduate programs. She maintains teaching responsibilities in French and Italian literature at Heidelberg while contributing to academic leadership roles in editorial projects and conferences.

Ottmar Etteمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Literary Studies
• Globalization Studies
• Cultural Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Ottmar Ette is a Professor of Romance Literature at Universität Potsdam, holding the Chair for Romance Literary Studies since 1995. His research focuses on Literary Studies as Life Science, Conviviality, and Alexander von Humboldt's legacy. He has led major projects like the DFG-funded Graduiertenkollegs 'Lebensformen + Lebenswissen' and 'Zwischen Räumen'. A Humboldt Fellow (2004-2005), he co-founded ForLaBB (Berlin-Brandenburg Research Network on Latin America) and edits journals like HiN and Istmo . His work bridges literary analysis with interdisciplinary concerns about global coexistence and transcultural communication.

Gabriele Weißمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Educational Theory
• Philosophy of Education
• Aesthetic Education
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Gabriele Weiß is a Professor of Educational Science specializing in General Pedagogy at the University of Siegen (Faculty II). Her work bridges educational theory, philosophy, and cultural studies, focusing on aesthetic education, museum pedagogy, and phenomenological analyses of pedagogical phenomena. Key research areas: Educational theory-practice transformation, subjectivity theories, ethics/aesthetics/politics intersections Teaching spans topics like social inequality theories, post-digital education, Foucauldian subjectivation, and Nietzsche's educational philosophy Collaborations include co-editing with Klaus Mollenhauer, Christian Thompson, and Jörg Zirfas Recent publications examine ludification/gamification, educational conscience, and participation in practice theory

Oliver Kesslerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Constructivist Theories of International Relations
• International Political Economy
• Risk Politics
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Oliver Kessler is a Professor of International Relations at the School of Social Sciences , University of Erfurt. He leads the Promotionskolleg "De-Globalisierung und Globale Entkopplung (DeGlobE)" and contributes to interdisciplinary research at the intersection of constructivist theories, international political economy, and risk politics. His research focuses on: Constructivist theories of international relations International political economy Risk and uncertainty in global governance Politics of international law Recent publications analyze risk-race intersections in finance, contingency in constructivist thought, world society frameworks, and cyberwarfare legal status. He has edited special forums in journals like Millennium and Review of International Studies . As a project leader for DeGlobE, he explores processes of global decoupling. His methodological approach combines critical theory, practice theory, and systems theory.

Katja Diefenbachمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Contemporary French Philosophy
• Epistemology
• Poststructuralism
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Katja Diefenbach is a Professor of Philosophy of Culture/Philosophy of Cultures at the European University Viadrina since 2020. She previously held professorships in Aesthetic Theory at Merz Akademie (2015-2020) and lectured at institutions in Vienna, Hamburg, and Berlin. Her research focuses on post-structuralist , deconstructive , and post-Marxist philosophy, particularly examining intersections with cultural studies , postcolonial theory , and gender studies . Education : PhD in Cultural Studies (2016, Humboldt University Berlin); Diploma in Communication Sciences, Political Sciences, and Sociology (1993, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München) Research interests include: Critical analyses of European cultural concepts and their colonial-capitalist legacies Theories of transmodernity, transculturality, and event-based insurrection Spinoza and Althusser reception in post-Marxist philosophy Ontological approaches to time, practice, and cultural transformations Her scientific awards include the 2021 Humanities International Prize for 'Speculative Materialism. Spinoza in post-Marxist philosophy'. She co-edits the Berlin publishing collective b_books and has organized international lecture series on postcolonial, media, and political philosophy at European University Viadrina.

Antje Kleyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• US-American Novel
• Literary and Cultural Theory
• Autobiographical Writing
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Antje Kley is a Professor of North American Literary and Cultural Studies at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU). Her academic leadership includes serving as Chair of American Studies (Literary Studies) since 2009 and roles such as Vice President for Teaching and Student Affairs. Education: University of Mannheim (English, American Studies, German Studies), Emory University (Women’s Studies), School of Criticism and Theory. Her research spans contemporary US-American novels, focusing on ethics , media theory , autobiographical writing , and the politics of death . She explores transculturality , gender studies , and literature's role in public debates . The articles highlight trends in death studies , science-literature intersections , and public humanities , with keywords like American Literature, Ethics, and Media History. Subfields include bio-objects, end-of-life narratives, and interdisciplinary knowledge production. Scientific awards: Fritz Thyssen Lesezeit Stipend (2020), Fellow of the German National Academic Foundation. She leads collaborative research groups such as GRK 2806 on Literature and the Public Sphere.

Bettina Fritzscheمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Educational Research
• Qualitative Research Methods
• Ethnography
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Bettina Fritzsche is a Professor of General Educational Science with a focus on qualitative research methods at the Institute of Educational Science , University of Education Freiburg. She serves as Dean of Studies, Faculty I, and Head of BA/MA Educational Science programs. Her research examines educational practices through reconstructive methodologies, ethnography, and videography, with particular attention to cultural comparison, vulnerability, and inclusion/exclusion dynamics in pedagogical settings. University: University of Education Freiburg Role: Professor, Dean of Studies, Program Head Departments: Institute of Educational Science Email: bettina.fritzsche@ph-freiburg.de Research Focus: Fritzsche specializes in reconstructive educational research , analyzing teacher-student interactions and institutional norms through a cultural comparative lens . Her work applies Judith Butler's recognition theory to study how heterogeneity and inequality manifest in schools, particularly through policies aimed at inclusion. She investigates meta-ethnographic synthesis and methodological pluralism to understand cross-cultural educational practices. Article Trends: Her publications emphasize praxeological approaches to schooling, ethnographic case studies , and transnational educational comparisons . Key themes include vulnerability production , symbolic exclusion , and pedagogical border-drawing , with methodological innovations in videography and cultural translation .

• 19th and 20th Century Philosophy
• Hermeneutics
• Phenomenology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alina Noveanu is a Lecturer at the University of Tübingen , affiliated with the Faculty of Philosophy and its Philosophical Seminar . She also serves as an Assistant Professor/Senior Lecturer at the Babes-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, since 2004. Her research focuses on 19th and 20th Century Philosophy , Hermeneutics , Phenomenology , and Poststructuralism . Education PhD in Philosophy (2003), Babes-Bolyai University Philosophy Studies (1997–2000), Babes-Bolyai University Her recent publications explore intersections of Heidegger with Nietzsche and Schopenhauer , Plato 's dialogues, and Gadamer 's hermeneutic philosophy. She has contributed to journals like the International Journal on Humanistic Ideology and edited volumes focused on existential and phenomenological themes. She previously held DAAD guest lectureships at the University of Tübingen (2011, 2013) and is part of a cooperation agreement between Tübingen and Babes-Bolyai University. Her research emphasizes the philosophy of perception , soul dynamics , and existential interpretation .

• Poststructuralist Social Sciences
• Sociological Theory
• History of Ideas
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Stephan Moebius is Professor of Sociological Theory and History of Ideas at the Karl-Franzens University of Graz and a member of the Austrian Academy of Sciences. He specializes in poststructuralist approaches to social sciences. His research focuses on the intersection of sociological theory and philosophical concepts, particularly examining how poststructuralist thought influences contemporary social science research. Moebius explores foundational concepts in social sciences through the lens of theorists like Foucault and Derrida, investigating how traditional concepts and research perspectives change through poststructuralist reappraisal. Moebius co-edited the influential volume 'Poststrukturalistische Sozialwissenschaften,' which outlines a poststructuralist reconfiguration of fundamental social science research fields. His work demonstrates that poststructuralism provides a broad, independent social and cultural analytical framework that extends beyond specialized niches. Member of the Austrian Academy of Sciences Moebius collaborates extensively with other leading sociologists, most notably Andreas Reckwitz, with whom he has co-edited significant works that have shaped contemporary sociological discourse in German-speaking academia and beyond.

• Gender Studies
• Queer Theory
• Diversity Studies
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Professor Jutta Hartmann is a distinguished academic at Alice Salomon University of Applied Sciences Berlin (ASH Berlin), where she has served as Professor of General Education and Social Work since 2010. She also held the Aigner-Rollett Visiting Professorship for Gender Studies at the University of Graz during 2022-2023. Her academic career includes significant positions at multiple institutions across Germany and Austria, including the University of Vienna and HAWK University of Applied Sciences and Arts Hildesheim. Her research interests focus on gender, queer and diversity studies, with particular attention to the intersection of critical theory, feminism and poststructuralism. Dr. Hartmann has developed expertise in educational processes related to diverse lifestyles, sexual education, prevention of sexualized violence, professionalization processes in social work, and practice research with discourse analysis approaches. Her work consistently addresses the challenges of heteronormativity in educational and social contexts. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trend toward critical-deconstructive pedagogy approaches, with increasing attention to intersectionality, gender diversity, and the specific needs of LGBTQ+ communities. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in social work and education, particularly in the areas of sexual violence prevention and gender-sensitive educational practices. Dr. Hartmann has served in numerous leadership roles at ASH Berlin, including as Program Director for the BA Social Work program (2014-2022), Deputy in the Academic Senate (2013-2021), and responsibility for key modules in the Social Work curriculum. She has secured significant research funding, particularly for projects related to gender diversity in educational settings. Her current research projects include 'Gender 3.0 in der Schule' (2021-2026), a BMBF-funded project examining teacher training for gender diversity recognition, and 'Jungenpädagogik und Prävention von sexualisierter Gewalt' (2018-2021), which explored potentials and challenges in youth work, sexual education, and violence prevention. She has also led the 'VieL*Bar' project (2016-2018) investigating diverse gender and sexual lifestyles in educational work. Dr. Hartmann maintains active roles in professional organizations, serving as second spokesperson of the Association of Women's and Gender Studies Institutions at Berlin Universities, and on the Scientific Advisory Boards of several organizations including the Federal Association of Professional Victim Support Institutions and the Educational Initiative QUEERFORMAT.

Matthew Königsbergمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Premodern and Modern Japanese Literature
• Structuralist and Comparative Literary Studies
• Language Didactics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Matthew Königsberg is an Associate Professor at the East Asian Seminar, Japanese Studies department of Freie Universität Berlin, with a focus on premodern and modern Japanese literature, structuralist and comparative literary studies, and language didactics. He holds a doctorate from the University of Tübingen (1988) and a habilitation from the University of Hamburg (2001), supported by a DFG scholarship (1998). Doctorate Thesis: Kobayashi Hideo's 'Watakushi shōsetsu ron' (1988) Habilitation Thesis: Realism in Japan, the Ken'yūsha School, and the Testing of New Novel Techniques (1998) His research spans structuralist analysis of Japanese prose, intertextuality in Konjaku monogatari, Meiji period stylistic reforms, and queer themes in Ihara Saikaku's work. He has published extensively on topics including Korean minority literature in Japan, Buddhist themes in Japanese fiction, and the evolution of the Bildungsroman in Japan-Europe comparisons. Scientific awards include renaturalization as a German citizen under Article 116, No. 2 of the Basic Law (1986) and a DFG habilitation scholarship (1998). He has served as a visiting associate professor at Washington University in St. Louis (2002/2003), a lecturer at Freie Universität Berlin (2004), and provided intercultural training for managers at Bremen University of Applied Sciences (1991). Notable Editorial Roles: Consultant for Kindler's Literature Lexicon (2009), Convenor at EAJS Conference literature section (2008) Professional Affiliations: Gesellschaft für Natur- und Völkerkunde Ostasiens, European Association for Japanese Studies, Association of Asian Studies, Deutsche Japan-Gesellschaft