Investigative Commission on Good Scientific Practice and the Ombudsperson

The task of the standing investigative commission, elected by the Senate, and the ombudsperson is to investigate allegations of research misconduct. Research misconduct occurs, in particular, when false statements are made intentionally or through gross negligence in a context relevant to research, or when the intellectual property rights of others are infringed. The investigation of research misconduct by the investigation commission and the ombudsperson ensures adherence to good research practice.

The Investigative Commission

Members

Chairmanship

Chair Vice Chair
Prof. Dr. Maik Wolf (Stawi) Prof. Dr. Myriam Wijlens (KTF)

One professor from each of the four faculties and the Max Weber College as a member, as well as one alternate from each

Member Alternate member
Prof. Dr. Tilmann Betsch (Ewi) Prof. Dr. Markus Vinzent (MWK)
Prof. Dr. Myriam Wijlens (KTF) Prof. Dr. Anne Neovesky (Phil)
Prof. Dr. Jörg Rüpke (MWK) Prof. Dr. Agnes Pfrang (Ewi)
Prof. Dr. Guido Löhrer (Phil) Prof. Dr. Till Talaulicar (Stawi)
Prof. Dr. Oliver Himmler (Stawi) Prof. Dr. Elke Mack (KTF)

A member of the university faculty with a Ph.D. from the group of academic staff, as well as an alternate

Member Alternate member
Dr. Madlen Protzel (ESE) PD Dr. Martin Christ (MWK)

One person qualified to serve as a judge as a member, as well as an alternate

Member Alternate member
Prof. Dr. Maik Wolf (Stawi) Prof. Dr. Carl-Heinz Witt (Stawi)

Term of office

The term of office for elected members is three years (November 16, 2025 – November 15, 2028).

The Ombudsperson and the Deputy Ombudsperson

Ombudsperson

Holder of the professorship for educational institutions and school development
(Faculty of Education)
C07 – teaching building 2 / 116i

Deputy Ombudsperson

Holder of the Professorship for Liturgical Studies (Liturgiewissenschaft)
(Faculty of Catholic Theology)
C14 – staff building 3 / C14.00.09

Term of ofice

The term of office for the Ombudsperson and the Deputy Ombudsperson is three years (November 16, 2025 – November 15, 2028).

Contact

If you suspect research misconduct, please contact the ombudsperson directly.

Holder of the professorship for educational institutions and school development
(Faculty of Education)
C07 – teaching building 2 / 116i