Dr. Matthias Schemmel

Professor

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Biography

Matthias Schemmel is a Professor for Historical Epistemology at the University of Hamburg and serves as the Deputy Director of the Institute for Liberal Arts and Sciences. His academic journey includes significant positions such as a Senior Researcher at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science in Berlin and leading the Historical Epistemology group at Humboldt University. He holds a PhD in History from Humboldt University and a Diplom in Physics from the University of Hamburg. Schemmel's research interests span multiple domains including the history of modern physics and astronomy, the epistemic history of the early modern period, and the political epistemology of knowledge production. He has authored and edited various scholarly works, contributing significantly to understanding the evolution of scientific knowledge from ancient civilizations to the contemporary era. Beyond his academic tenure, he engages in interdisciplinary dialogue surrounding the history and philosophy of science, often integrating perspectives from diverse cultural contexts.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor for Historical Epistemology

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Hamburg • Hamburg, Germany

Leading the research and education initiatives in historical epistemology.

Senior Researcher

2012-01-01 — 2022-01-01

Max Planck Institute for the History of Science • Berlin, Germany

Conducted research on various topics in the history of science.

Requirements for University of Hamburg

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field At least 60 ECTS in core computer science subjects
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of Records
  • Bachelor's degree certificate (or preliminary transcript)
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Module descriptions/table of 60 ECTS in CS
Specialization Notes

Includes tracks like Intelligent Adaptive Systems (IAS).