About us

Laura Bannan-Fischer is a Knowledge Transfer Officer at PRIF's Berlin office. She has a Master's degree in International Studies/Peace and Conflict Studies.

Prof. Dr. Christopher Daase is Deputy Director at PRIF and Head of PRIF’s “International Security” research department. His research focuses on security policy, international institutions and political violence.

Dr. Carmen García López is a researcher at the CNTR research group “Chemical and Biological Weapons Control” at PRIF. Her research focuses on the control, identification, and analysis of known chemical weapons, as well as the exploration of new chemical hazards that may pose risks to safety.

Prof. Dr. Malte Göttsche is Professor for Peace Research in Natural Sciences at TU Darmstadt and Head of the CNTR research group “Science for Nuclear Diplomacy”. He is interested in nuclear nonproliferation, arms control and disarmament. His particular focus is the development of new verification methods and technologies.

Dr. Una Jakob is a Senior Researcher and Head of Research Group at PRIF's “International Security” research department. Her research focuses on the non-proliferation and disarmament of chemical and biological weapons as well as on biosecurity issues.

Frank Kuhn is the Project Coordinator for the Cluster for Natural and Technical Science Arms Control Research (CNTR) at PRIF. His research interests include nuclear deterrence, arms control and non-proliferation, as well as military technology and strategy.

Prof. Dr. Thilo Marauhn is Extraordinary Professor of International Arms Control Law at the Asser Institute, The Hague, Senior Researcher and Head of the research group “Public International Law” at PRIF. His research focuses on Public International Law as well as on International Arms Control Law.

Laura Mertes is an Associated researcher in the Research Group Science for Nuclear Diplomacy. She researches in the field of nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation with a with a focus on nuclear archaeology.

Dr. Luis Pazos Clemens is a researcher at the CNTR research group “Science for Nuclear Diplomacy” at PRIF. He conducts research in the field of nuclear dis­armament and non-proliferation with a focus on the investi­gation and develop­ment of verifi­cation techniques.

Lukas Rademacher is a doctoral researcher with CNTR's research group “Science for Nuclear Diplomacy” at PRIF. He is researching novel verification methods for nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament, with a focus on nuclear archaeology.

Dr. Thomas Reinhold is a researcher at the CNTR research group “Emerging Disruptive Technologies” at PRIF and at the Chair of Science and Technology for Peace and Security (PEASEC) in the Department of Computer Science at TU Darmstadt. He works on the societal impact of technology and the challenges of interaction between humans and computer systems.

Dr. Kadri Reis is a researcher at the CNTR research group “Chemical and Biological Weapons Control” at PRIF. Her research focuses on the nonproliferation and disarmament of chemical and biological weapons as well as on biosecurity issues.

Prof. Dr. Dr. Christian Reuter is Full Professor and Dean of the Department of Computer Science at Technical University of Darmstadt. His Science and Technology for Peace and Security (PEASEC) chair combines computer science with peace and security research. At the intersection of the disciplines (A) Cyber Security and Privacy, (B) Peace and Conflict Studies as well as (C) Human-Computer Interaction, he and his team specifically address (1) Peace Informatics and Technical Peace Research, (2) Crisis Informatics and Information Warfare as well as (3) Usable Safety, Security and Privacy.

Dr. Yan-Jie Schnellbach is a Junior Research Group Leader at TU Darmstadt and Associate Fellow at PRIF. The group's research interests are safeguards for nuclear facilities, especially utilizing new detection signatures such as antineutrinos.

Dr. Niklas Schörnig is a Senior Researcher and Head of Research Group at PRIF's “International Security” research department. His research focuses on emerging military technology, the future of warfare, and arms control.

Prof. Dr. Peter R. Schreiner is University Professor, Liebig Chair, Project Director and Managing Director of the Institute of Organic Chemistry at the Justus Liebig University Giessen. His research focuses on Organocatalysis, Nanodiamonds, Reactive Intermediates, Computational Chemistry, Tunneling Studies and Dispersion.

Lisa Suckau is a researcher at the CNTR research group “Emerging Disruptive Technologies” at PRIF. Her research focuses on the assessment of risks and opportunities of emerging disruptive technologies and their implications for security policies and strategy.

Fabian Unruh is a doctoral researcher with CNTR's research group “Science for Nuclear Diplomacy” at PRIF. He is interested in novel verification methods for nuclear arms control and disarmament agreements.

Elisabeth Waczek is a Knowledge Transfer Officer at CNTR and officer at PRIF's Press and Public Relations Department. She has a Master's degree in Philosophy.

• Solveig Albrecht | Knowledge Transfer Frankfurt
• Abdullah Kasim Korkusuz | Research Group Emerging Disruptive Technologies
• Kristin Lang | Knowledge Transfer Berlin