Dr. Nina Perkowski

Assistant Professor

Biography

Nina Perkowski is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Hamburg, focusing on areas such as violence security, political sociology, migration, border studies, urban sociology, and utopian studies. She has a diverse educational background with degrees from renowned institutions such as the University of California, Berkeley and the University of Oxford, and her academic journey includes significant research contributions to Mediterranean migration and the dynamics of security within the context of humanitarianism. Dr. Perkowski has published numerous journal articles and books addressing the intersections of migration and security, notably her work on Frontex and its implications for migration policy in Europe. She is also actively involved in various academic projects, including the project group on

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor
2021-08-01 — Present

University of Hamburg • Hamburg, Germany

Teaching and researching in the area of violence security and political sociology.

Researcher
2019-01-01 — 2021-12-31

Institute for Peace Research and Security Policy • Hamburg, Germany

Conducted research on various aspects of migration and security.

Lecturer
2017-01-01 — 2019-12-31

University of Hamburg • Hamburg, Germany

Taught courses and led research initiatives in migration studies.