Methods of Education and Social Research with Specific Consideration of Gender Studies / Sociology
Department of Educational and Social Sciences
Academic degrees
2005 Doctorate in Ethnology at the University of Cologne
1999 Magister degree in Ethnology, Sociology, Pedagogy at the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
Academic studies
1991-1999 Study of Ethnology, Sociology, Pedagogy and African Studies at the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
Occupations and teaching positions
Since 10/2015 Lecturer (Lehrkraft für besondere Aufgaben) at the Department Educational and Social Sciences at the University of Cologne
08/2014 - 09/2015 Educational consultant and lecturer bikup – International society for language and integration mediators, education, culture and participation
01/2012 - 12/2013 Research Partner Max Planck Institute for the Study of Religious and Ethnic Diversity Göttingen
01/2010 - 12/2011 Project coordinator Institute for Research Information and Quality Assurance (iFQ), Bonn/Berlin
08/2009 - 07/2012 Research Associate Somatechnics Research Centre, Macquarie University in Sydney
08/2006 - 07/2009 Research Fellow Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology Halle/Saale
08/2005 - 04/2006 Responsible junior researcher Institute for Ethnology, University of Cologne
07/2000 - 07/2005 Research associate (Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in) Institute for Ethnology, University of Cologne
Further qualifications (selection)
03/26 "Studierende doppelt aktivieren: körperliche und kognitive Lehrmethoden für mehr Präsenz, Motivation und Lernerfolg" Centre of Higher Education Development, University of Cologne
02/26 "KI in der Hochschulbildung" University of Cologne
09/25 "Prüfen in Zeiten von KI" Centre of Higher Education Development, University of Cologne
02/25 "Barrierefreie digitale Dokumente und webbasierte Materialien" (Accessible digital documents and web-based materials) Kompetenzzentrum digitale Barrierefreiheit.nrw (Competence Center digital accessibility.nrw)
01/25 "Barrierefreie Videos" (Accessible videos) Kompetenzzentrum digitale Barrierefreiheit.nrw (Competence Center digital accessibility.nrw)
06/24 "Rassismus als Alltagspraxis – Auswirkungen von Rassismuserfahrungen und die Herausforderungen einer rassismuskritischen Praxis" (Racism as an everyday practice - effects of experiences of racism and the challenges of a practice critical of racism) Univeristy of Cologne
06/24 "Rassismuskritische Perspektiven auf die Lehre" (Racism-critical perspectives on teaching) University of Cologne
06/24 "Diskriminierungskritik in Lehre und Beratung: Diversitätssensible Lehre" (Criticism of discrimination in teaching and advising: diversity-sensitive teaching) University of Cologne
12/22 "Troubleshooting am Prüfungstag. Digitale Prüfungen" (Troubleshooting on exam day. Digital exams) University of Cologne
11/22 "Professionell Feedback geben und nehmen: Praxisworkshop für Mitarbeitende" (Giving and receiving professional feedback: Practical workshop for staff members) University of Cologne
06/22 "Personalentwicklungsgespräche (PEG)" (Personal development interview) University of Cologne
02/22 MAXQDA Webinar "Arbeiten im Team mit MAXQDA TeamCloud (Advanced)" (MAXQDA webinar: Team work with MAXQDA TeamCloud (Advanced))
11/2020 "Workshop Antidiskriminierung" (Workshop anti-discrimination) University of Cologne
10/2020 "Studentisches Arbeiten in der digitalen Lehre sinnvoll begleiten. Wie organisiere ich digitale Arbeitsaufträge bei asynchroner und synchroner Lehre?" (Supervising student works in digital teaching. How do I organize digital work assignments in asynchronous and synchronous teaching?) University of Cologne
10/2020 "Moderieren in der Lehre" (Moderation in teaching) University of Cologne
10/2020 "Motivation bei Studierenden fördern" (Improving student motivation) University of Cologne
09/2020 "Lehrveranstaltungen in ILIAS digital anbieten: Ihr Weg aus der Präsenzveranstaltung in die „Digitale Lehre“" (Giving digital courses via ILIAS: From face-to-face to digital teaching) University of Cologne
09/2020 "Konfliktbewältigung in der Lehre" (Conflict management in teaching) University of Cologne
09/2020 "Web-/Videokonferenzen mit Zoom anbieten" (Hosting video conferences with Zoom) University of Cologne
09/2020 "Lehren und Lernen" (Teaching and studying) University of Cologne
09/2020 "H5P-Module in ILIAS" (H5P-modules in ILIAS) University of Cologne
09/2020 "ILIAS-Tools kompakt" (ILIAS-tools compact) University of Cologne
09/2020 "Lernmodule erstellen" (Creating teaching modules) University of Cologne
08/2020 "Sicherer Umgang mit Forschungsdaten: Allgemeine Hinweise und Ressourcen an der Universität zu Köln" (Safe handling of research information: General instructions and ressources at University of Cologne) University of Cologne
07/2020 "Selbstlernzeit steuern" (Directing self-learning) University of Cologne
07/2020 "Online-Spiele-Seminar" (Online games seminar) Diversity Works
06/2017 Workshop "Umgang mit Rassismus" (Reacting to racism) Antidiskriminierungsbüro Köln (ADB, Anti-discrimination office Cologne)
06/2016 Training "Fight the Stereotypes! Ein interaktives Diversity-Training" (Fight the Stereotypes! An interactive diversity training) University of Cologne
09/2005 Lecturer training Further skill enhancement concerning technical methodology and teaching methods for higher education lecturers
08/2005 Lecturer training Skill enhancement concerning technical methodology and teaching methods for higher education lecturers
Memberships and positions in academic associations (selection)
Since 2017 Member Inter_Trans_Wissenschaftsnetzwerk (Inter_Trans_Research Network)
Since 2017 Member Fachgesellschaft Geschlechterstudien e.V. (Gender Studies Association)
Since 2017 Member AG trans*-emanzipatorische Hochschulpolitik (Working group trans*emancipatory higher education politics)
2012-2014 Spokesperson AG Medical Anthropology, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Sozial- und Kulturanthropologie (Working group Medical Anthropology, German Anthropological Association)
2010-2012 Member of the academic board TvT: Transrespect Versus Transphobia Worldwide
2009-2011 Deputy spokesperson AG Geschlechterforschung, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Sozial- und Kulturanthropologie (Working group Gender Studies, German Anthropological Association)
2007-2010 Member of the editorial board Liminalis. Journal for Sex/Gender Emancipation and Resistance