Dr. Philipp Winkler

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Philipp Winkler is a research assistant at the Institute of Political Science at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, focusing on the politics and society of the Middle East. His doctoral research, supported by a fellowship from the Evangelisches Studienwerk Villigst, examines the ideological orientations of the Arab Left following the 1967 Arab-Israeli War, particularly the movement's interaction with revolutionary trends in the Third World. His previous work includes a research position at the University of Bamberg in the Chair of Arabic Studies, where he contributed to projects on political history in the Arab world. Winkler has published chapters in edited volumes discussing the socio-political landscape of the Arab Left and the influence of socialist ideologies in the context of the MENA region. His academic interests also lie in population politics, nationalism, and modern political thought in the Arab world, as well as gender politics in the region.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Assistant

2024-07-01 — Present

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg • Erlangen, Germany

Working in the Institute of Political Science, focusing on Middle Eastern politics and society.

Research Assistant

2023-04-01 — 2024-09-01

Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg • Bamberg, Germany

Worked in the Chair of Arabic Studies.

Requirements for Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a closely related subject Proof of relevant subject-specific knowledge (approx. 120 ECTS in CS modules)
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcript of Records
  • Secondary school leaving certificate
  • CV
  • Letter of Motivation
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science. Program involves a Qualification Assessment Process (QAP).