Curriculum Vitae

Professional Positions

Research Assistant, Bergische Universität Wuppertal, Department of Sociology (since 09/2026)

Research Assistant, Bergische Universität Wuppertal, DFG-Project 'Conformity and Innovation in the repertoire of German symphony orchestras, 1949-2024' (11/2024 - 08/2026)

Associated member, Bergische Universität Wuppertal, DFG Research Training Group 2696 'Transformations of Science and Technology since 1800' (since 02/2024)

Research Assistant, Bergische Universität Wuppertal/IZWT, DFG-Project 'Political crises and disciplinary development. Mathematics in Germany, 1920-1960' (10/2023 - 08/2026)

Student Assistant, Bergische Universität Wuppertal, History of Science and Technology (2020-2023)

Student Assistant, Bergische Universität Wuppertal, Sociology (2018-2019)

 

Academic Degrees

Master of Arts (History of Science and Technology/Philosophy, 2023)

Bachelor of Arts (Social Sciences/Philosophy, 2019)

 

Education

M.A. Humanities and Cultural Studies (History of Science and Technology/Philosophy), Bergische Universität Wuppertal (2019-2023)

B.A. Social Sciences/Philosophy, Bergische Universität Wuppertal (2015-2019)

 

Research

My main research interests are twofold: On the one hand, I am interested in the integration and development of digital and quantitative methods in the history of science and technology, including strategies for data collection, management, and (visual) analysis. This part of my professional interests is exemplified by my current Ph.D. project 'Methods of Modern Prosopography' (working title) where I develop and discuss new methods for quantitative prosopography in science research. 

On the other hand, I have a long-lasting interest in the history of fringe sciences, the scientific demarcation problem and practices of demarcation. In this branch I am working on an analytical framework called 'demarcation history' as a means for comparative studies of classic demarcation fights, i.e. controversies concerning the attribution of the term 'scientific' to certain persons, organizations, theories or claims. While I love to discuss and explore all matters concerning the scientific fringes, I have a special interest in the conceptualization of epistemic authority, the role of (scientific) instruments for fringe sciences and the history of dowsing.

 

Events

In correspondence to my research interests, I (co-)host a few regular events (and you are cordially invited to attend):
Quanti Club (working group for PhDs and advanced students concerning quantitative methods in the humanities and social sciences; once a month in hybrid format; click for more information)

AG Epistemische Autorität (discussion group and reading circle concerning the conceptualization and analysis of 'epistemic authority'; every 3rd Thursday of the month via Zoom; click for more information)

Reading Circle 'Pseudoscience' (reading circle concerning the history and analysis of fringe sciences; every Monday 6:30 p.m. via Zoom; registration via: tlork{at}uni-wuppertal.de)

'Don't Fear the Fringes' Lectures (lecture series for new developments and research projects in fringe science studies; forthcoming via Zoom)