Faculty

Scholars, Lecturers & Academic Staff

The Faculty at Copernicus Academia brings together scholars and lecturers working across philosophy, history, the sciences, and related disciplines. Teaching is grounded in academic research and guided by a commitment to clarity, rigour, and intellectual openness. The aim is not only to convey knowledge, but to cultivate the habits of thought that characterize serious academic work.

In addition to its core faculty, Copernicus Academia regularly collaborates with visiting scholars and guest lecturers from a range of academic institutions. This allows the Academy to combine continuity in teaching with a broader intellectual network.

Academic Faculty

Dr. Elias Nordholm
Dr. Elias Nordholm
Senior Research Fellow in History and Philosophy of Science, Copernicus Academia

Specializing in the development of scientific thought from the early modern period to the present, with particular focus on conceptual change and the philosophy of science.

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Dr. Sofia Markovic
Dr. Sofia Markovic
Senior Research Fellow in Political Thought, Copernicus Academia

Working on the history of political ideas, with emphasis on democracy, state formation, and the relationship between institutions and political culture.

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Dr. Miriam Kovač
Dr. Miriam Kovač
Senior Research Fellow in Early Modern Political Thought, Copernicus Academia

Focusing on seventeenth-century political philosophy, especially the relationship between religion, authority, and emerging state structures.

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Dr. Lucas Vermeer
Dr. Lucas Vermeer
Associate Professor of Mathematics, Rheinwald Institute for Mathematical Sciences

Researching number theory and the conceptual foundations of mathematics, with an interest in the relationship between pure theory and application.

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Dr. Clara Weiss
Dr. Clara Weiss
Senior Lecturer in Constitutional Law, Rheinwald Faculty of Law

Specializing in constitutional theory, judicial review, and the relationship between law and democratic governance.

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Dr. Thomas Ellery
Dr. Thomas Ellery
Associate Professor of Classics and Political Theory, Northbridge University

Working on ancient political systems and their reception in modern political thought, with a focus on Greek and Roman sources.

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Dr. Anna-Lena Hoffmann
Dr. Anna-Lena Hoffmann
Professor of Philosophy, Rheinwald Institute for Philosophy and Science

Researching Aristotelian traditions and their influence on contemporary metaphysics and philosophy of science.

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Dr. Edward Langford
Dr. Edward Langford
Associate Professor of Intellectual History, St. Alban's Institute for Historical Studies

Specializing in early modern intellectual history, with particular focus on the interaction between religion, science, and political thought.

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Dr. Henrik Albers
Dr. Henrik Albers
Associate Professor of Modern European History, Norddeutsches Institut für Zeitgeschichte

Working on nineteenth- and twentieth-century German history, with emphasis on state formation, political culture, and institutional development.

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Administration & Organisation

The academic work of the Academy is supported by a small administrative team responsible for programme coordination, communication, and institutional development.

Dr. Martin Keller
Dr. Martin Keller
Dean

Responsible for the overall academic direction of the Academy, including programme development and faculty coordination.

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Ruben Fønsbo
Ruben Fønsbo
Head of Communication

Overseeing communication, outreach, and the presentation of the Academy's activities across platforms.

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Laura Stein
Laura Stein
Programme Coordinator

Managing course planning, scheduling, and participant coordination across programmes.

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Jonas Richter
Jonas Richter
Finance Officer

Responsible for budgeting, financial administration, and institutional reporting.

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Mette Sørensen
Mette Sørensen
Administrative Officer

Supporting day-to-day administration, enrolment processes, and general enquiries.

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Daniel Krüger
Daniel Krüger
Student Services

Providing practical support to participants and assisting with course-related matters.

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Teaching Approach

Teaching at Copernicus Academia is based on close engagement with texts, careful argumentation, and structured discussion. Courses are designed to encourage active participation and independent thinking, while maintaining a clear academic framework. The emphasis lies on understanding before evaluation, and on precision rather than speed.