Cosima Werner | Human Geography | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Cosima Werner | Human Geography | Best Researcher Award

Research Associate at Kiel University,Ā  Germany

Dr. Cosima Werner is a Research Associate at the Institute of Geography, Christian-Albrechts-University Kiel. Her research explores cultural geography with a focus on social spaces and urban processes. She earned her Ph.D. at Ruprecht-Karls-University Heidelberg, investigating convenience stores as social spaces in deprived U.S. neighborhoods. With experience in teaching, field research, and academic collaborations across continents, Dr. Werner contributes to advancing urban and cultural geography. She has received multiple scholarships and funding, including support for her current habilitation project, which examines the formation of leisure groups in Germany.

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Education šŸŽ“

Ph.D. in Geography, Ruprecht-Karls-University Heidelberg (2016-2021). Ā M.A. in Cultural Geography, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (2011-2015). Ā B.A. in Sociology, Georg-August-University Gƶttingen (2009-2011). Ā B.Sc. in Geography, Georg-August-University Gƶttingen (2007-2011). Ā Exchange Program, Minnesota State University Mankato (2012-2013)

Experience šŸ’¼

Research Associate, Institute of Geography, CAU Kiel (Since 2021). Ā Research Associate, Graduate Academy, Heidelberg University (2016-2020). Ā Lecturer and Field Researcher, Heidelberg University (2015-2016). Ā Field Researcher in Detroit, Chicago, and Jakarta (2013-2018)

Awards and Honors šŸ…

Funding for Female Researchers, CAU Kiel (2023). Graduate Academy Funding, CAU Kiel (2024). Ā Kurt-Hiele-Stiftung Travel Scholarship (2016-2020). Ā DAAD PROMOS Travel Scholarship (2012). Ā Anke-Reese Scholarship, Jakarta Internship (2013)

Research Focus šŸ”¬

Social spaces and cultural geography. Urban shrinkage and mobility challenges. Convenience stores as social spaces in deprived neighborhoods. Urban farming practices and food systems. Ā Critical whiteness and leisure group formation in Germany

Conclusion

Dr. Werner’s academic achievements, innovative research, and teaching contributions position her as a deserving recipient of the Best Researcher Award. Her work exemplifies scholarly excellence and societal relevance, making her an asset to the academic community.

Publication

 

  • “Wir sind eine Familie” ā€“ IdentitƤtsnarrative in der Brettspiel-Community
    Year: 2025 (expected)
    Author: Werner, C.

 

  • Trust and social space ā€“ a relational perspective
    Year: 2024
    Author: Werner, C.

 

  • Book review: Von Dinosauriern bis zur Wirtschaftsgeographie: Vielfalt der postkolonialen Geographie
    Year: 2024
    Author: Werner, C.

 

  • Give qualitative research the recognition it deserves
    Year: 2024
    Author: Bercht, A. L.; Sandner Le Gall, V.; Straub, J.; Hƶffler, T. N.; Bopp, J.; Carstensen-Egwuom, I.; Chavez-Rodriguez, L.; Dittmer, C.; DĆ¼nckmann, F.; Eitel, K.; Elster, C.; Hathat, Z.-E.; Hein, J.; Klepp, S.; Lorenz, D. F.; Martin, R.; Otto, L.; Sarnow, M.; Voss, M.; Wehrhahn, R.; WeiƟermel, S.; Werner, C.

 

  • Grundlagen, Strategien und Techniken der Anonymisierung von Transkripten in der qualitativen Forschung: eine praxisorientierte EinfĆ¼hrung
    Year: 2023
    Authors: Werner, C.; Meyer, F.; Bischof, S.

 

  • Convenience Stores as Social Spaces ā€“ Trust and Relations in Deprived Neighborhoods in the U.S.
    Year: 2023
    Author: Werner, C.

 

  • LebensmittelwĆ¼sten im reichsten Land der Welt. Sozio-rƤumliche DisparitƤten in der amerikanischen Lebensmittelversorgung
    Year: 2023 (published in 2021)
    Author: Werner, C.

 

  • Trust and the City. Analyzing Trust from a Socio-Spatial Perspective
    Year: 2021
    Authors: Gerhard, U.; Keller, J.; Werner, C.

 

  • Vom Absetzen theoretischer Brillen und der Ɩffnung des eigenen Blicks ā€“ Reflexionen Ć¼ber praxeologische Methodologien
    Year: 2019
    Authors: Geiselhardt, K.; Hoppe-Seyler, A.; Werner, C.

 

  • Soziale Praktiken in der Forschungspraxis ā€“ Empirisch forschen mit Schatzkis site ontology
    Year: 2019
    Authors: Wenzl, C.; Werner, C.; Molitor, K.; Hornung, M.; Faller, F.; Rominger, S.

 

  • Methodische Herangehensweise an soziologische Kapitalsorten fĆ¼r die Darstellung im sozialen Raum
    Year: 2018
    Author: Werner, C.

 

  • Convenience Stores als Soziale Orte im US-amerikanischen Ghetto ā€“ Ein ethnographischer Feldbericht
    Year: 2017
    Author: Werner, C.

 

 

KATERINA SIDERI| POLITICAL SCIENCE| BEST RESEARCHER AWARD

Dr. KATERINA SIDERI| POLITICAL SCIENCE| BEST RESEARCHER AWARD

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR at PANTEION UNIVERSITY ATHENS, Greece

Katerina Sideri is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, Athens, specializing in bioethics, intellectual property law, and regulation. She has held prestigious positions, including Marie Curie Fellow at the University of Gent, and Associate Research Fellow at the University of Oxford. With a robust academic career, she has organized numerous conferences and workshops on topics at the intersection of ethics, law, and medicine, particularly in relation to personalized medicine and intellectual property.

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Scholar

šŸŽ“ Education

PhD in Law, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, UK (2003). LLM in International Economic Law, University of Warwick, UK (1998). LLB, University of Athens, Greece (1988-1993

šŸ’¼ Experience

Assistant Professor, Panteion University, Athens, Greece (2020ā€“present). Marie Curie Fellow, University of Gent, Belgium (2018ā€“2020). Associate Research Fellow, University of Oxford, UK (2008ā€“2013). Lecturer in IP Law, University of Exeter, UK (2003ā€“2009). Research Fellow, University of Exeter, UK (2006ā€“2009)

šŸ† Awards and Honors

Organizer, ā€˜Responsible Innovation in Times of Crisisā€™ Conference, University of Athens/Panteion University/Onassis Foundation (2022). Chair, ‘Intellectual Property, Ethics, and the Market in the Era of Personalized Medicine’ Conference, University of Oxford (2017). Member, Organizing Committee, ā€˜Personalized Medicine, Ethics, and the Marketā€™ Workshops, University of Oxford (2015ā€“2018). Founding Member, TECHNIS research group (2013ā€“present)

šŸ”¬ Research Focus

Katerina Sideri’s research focuses on bioethics, intellectual property law, and regulation, particularly in the fields of genomics, personalized medicine, and public health. Her work explores the ethical dimensions of medical and technological innovations, addressing issues such as patenting, public health, and the regulation of emerging technologies. She is committed to exploring the intersections between law, ethics, and innovation in modern healthcare.

Conclusion

Katerina Sideriā€™s distinguished academic career, marked by her extensive experience in political science, law, and bioethics, positions her as an exemplary candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her significant contributions to research, coupled with her leadership in organizing academic events, underscore her dedication to advancing knowledge in her field. Sideriā€™s interdisciplinary approach, alongside her international collaboration, makes her a key figure in shaping future research in bioethics, intellectual property, and regulatory governance. She is poised to continue making significant strides in her field, and her work has the potential to influence both academic theory and policy.

Publications šŸ“š

  1. Setting up a Technology Commercialization Office at a Non-Entrepreneurial University: An Insiderā€™s Look at Practices and Culture
    Authors: K. Sideri, A. Panagopoulos
    Journal: The Journal of Technology Transfer
    Year: 2018 | Volume: 43, Pages: 953-965 | Citations: 28

 

  1. Incentivizing the Sharing of Healthcare Data in the AI Era
    Authors: A. Panagopoulos, T. Minssen, K. Sideri, H. Yu, M.C. Compagnucci
    Journal: Computer Law & Security Review
    Year: 2022 | Volume: 45, Article: 105670 | Citations: 25

 

  1. Remote Digital Monitoring of Medication Intake: Methodological, Medical, Ethical, and Legal Reflections
    Authors: W. Van Biesen, J. Decruyenaere, K. Sideri, J. Cockbain, S. Sterckx
    Journal: Acta Clinica Belgica
    Year: 2021 | Volume: 76(3), Pages: 209-216 | Citations: 24

 

  1. Prospect Patents and CRISPR; Rivalry and Ethical Licensing in a Semi-Commons Environment
    Authors: A. Panagopoulos, K. Sideri
    Journal: Journal of Law and the Biosciences
    Year: 2021 | Volume: 8(2), Article: lsab031 | Citations: 16

 

  1. Questioning the Neutrality of Procedural Law: Internet Regulation in Europe Through the Lenses of Bourdieu’s Notion of Symbolic Capital
    Author: K. Sideri
    Journal: European Law Journal
    Year: 2004 | Volume: 10(1), Pages: 61-86 | Citations: 16

 

  1. COVID-19 Contact Tracing Apps and the Governance of Collective Action: Social Nudges, Deliberation, and Solidarity in Europe and Beyond
    Authors: K. Sideri, B. Prainsack
    Journal: Policy Studies
    Year: 2023 | Volume: 44(1), Pages: 132-153 | Citations: 11

 

  1. Law’s Practical Wisdom: The Theory and Practice of Law Making in New Governance Structures in the European Union
    Author: K. Sideri
    Publisher: Routledge
    Year: 2017 | Citations: 10

 

  1. Bioproperty, Biomedicine, and Deliberative Governance: Patents as Discourse on Life
    Author: K. Sideri
    Publisher: Routledge
    Year: 2016 | Citations: 10

 

  1. Digital Pills for the Remote Monitoring of Medication Intake: A Stakeholder Analysis and Assessment of Marketing Approval and Patent Granting Policies
    Authors: S.S. Katerina Sideri, Julian Cockbain, Wim Van Biesen, Marc De Hert, Johan…
    Journal: Journal of Law and the Biosciences
    Year: 2022 | Volume: 9(2) | Citations: 7

 

  1. The European Commission and the Law-Making Process: Compromise as a Category of Praxis?
    Author: K. Sideri
    Publisher: Cambridge University Press
    Year: 2005 | Citations: 6

 

  1. Law’s Practical Wisdom
    Author: K. Sideri
    Publisher: Taylor & Francis
    Year: 2017 | Citations: 5

 

  1. Prospect Patents, Data Markets, and the Commons in Data-Driven Medicine: Openness and the Political Economy of Intellectual Property Rights
    Author: K. Sideri
    Journal: Science and Public Policy
    Year: 2020 | Volume: 47(5), Pages: 668-677 | Citations: 3

 

  1. Practical Reasoning, Impartiality, and the European Patent Office: The Legal Regulation of Biotechnology
    Author: K. Sideri
    Journal: European Law Journal
    Year: 2012 | Volume: 18(6), Pages: 821-843 | Citations: 3

 

  1. Openness, Innovation, and Science Policy in the Age of Data-Driven Medicine
    Authors: G. Dutfield, K. Sideri
    Journal: Science and Public Policy
    Year: 2023 | Volume: 50(6), Pages: 947-949 | Citations: 2