Philipp is a student at the University of Potsdam specializing in political science and international relations. He complements his academic focus on foreign policy and diplomacy with practical experience as a working student in External Affairs and Communication at Aurubis, and has a background in innovation ecosystems from previous internships.
His interests are deeply rooted in international affairs, specifically focusing on West German foreign policy during the Cold War. He has researched and written about the role of diplomacy in counterterrorism, indicating a strong passion for geopolitical history and international security structures like NATO.
He won the Best Student Paper award at the Society for Terrorism Researchs 2019 international conference.