Inequality, Transformation and Conflict

Director: Steffen Mau
 

The Max Planck Institute for the Study of Religious and Ethnic Diversity is entering a new phase with a sharpened research focus on inequality, migration, and the stability of democracy. As part of this realignment, the Max Planck Society has appointed sociologist Prof. Dr. Steffen Mau (Humboldt University of Berlin) as Director. Mau is one of Germany's most prominent sociologists, known for his research on welfare states, social structure, borders, and mobility. He will establish a new department focusing on on Inequality, Transformation and Conflict.

Research areas: 
   • Social change and transformation
   • Inequality and social structure
   • Social conflict
   • Migration and borders

The Max Planck Society views this appointment as a major step toward strengthening social science research on key global challenges and is pleased to welcome this widely respected scholar to its ranks.