Soenke Zehle

Soenke Zehle is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in academia and research management. Currently serving as Geschäftsführer at K8 Institut für strategische Ästhetik since May 2015, Soenke also contributes as an Affiliate Researcher at the Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Künstliche Intelligenz (DFKI) since October 2014 and teaches Medientheorie at Hochschule der Bildenden Künste Saar since October 2009. Additionally, Soenke held the position of AP Director "Market Connector" at EIT Culture & Creativity from October 2022 to December 2023. Soenke's academic credentials include a PhD in Comparative Literature and an MPhil from Binghamton University, along with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Comparative Literary Studies and Political Science from Occidental College. Soenke also holds a Translation Certificate in German and English (Non-Literary) from Binghamton University.