Gerhard Lauer, born 1962, has been chair of Modern German Literature (German Department) at the University of Göttingen since 2002. His main research interests include the literary history of the Early Modern Period and the 18th century, cognitive literary studies, and digital humanities.

Within the Popular Seriality Research Unit, Gerhard Lauer and Kaspar Maase have co-directed the sub-project "Collecting: Pulp Novels (Heftromane) between Popular Culture and Canon" during the first funding period (2010-2013).

For further information about his academic activities and publications click here.

Contact: Gerhard.Lauer@phil.uni-goettingen.de