Prof. Dr. Frank Ettrich

Frank Ettrich is Professor for the Analysis of the Structure of Modern Societies at the University of Erfurt. In 2007/2008 he served as interim Vice President for Academic Research and International Affairs of the University of Erfurt.

Prof. Ettrich's research interests include the problem of social consolidation in post-communist societies, particularly concerning trust in social relationships. From 2003-2005 he was a visiting professor at St. Petersburg State University at the request of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) to create a center for German and European Studies as well as the international degree program "Studies on European Societies".

 In addition to a number of his own publications, Prof. Ettrich is co-editor of the Berliner Journal für Soziologie, one of the leading sociological journals in Germany.

Personal Website: http://www.uni-erfurt.de/soziales/

• Europeanization and National Adaptations
• Research Colloquium for M.P.P. Thesis candidates