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Introducing our Scientific Director

We’re thrilled to announce Prof. Dr. Günter Leugering as our scientific director! With all the expertise and experience, we’re confident that our programs and seminars will be even better. Welcome aboard!

After studying in Darmstadt, he gained experience at top U.S. institutions like Virginia Tech (Blacksburg, VA) and Georgetown University (Washington, DC).

Following teaching positions in Bayreuth and Darmstadt, he joined FAU as Vice President for International Affairs.

Since April 2025, he’s been bringing his expertise to the Scientific Center as Scientific Director, where he’s responsible for shaping and ensuring the excellence of all academic programs.

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Dr Adrian Rossner, born in 1991, is a historian and Anglicist with a special focus on structural change and industrialisation. After studying English and History at the University of Bayreuth, he completed his PhD at the Franconian Regional History Research Institute, focusing on economic and social developments in the Münchberg region during the peak of industrialisation.

Following several years as a research associate in teacher education and historical research, he took on the role of Project Coordinator for the Scientific Centre at Speinshart Monastery in 2023. Since November 2024, he has been the CEO of Speinshart Scientific Center for AI and SuperTech, where he is leading the development and strategic direction of this unique research institution in Germany.

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