Directorate
The FÖPS Berlin is a research institute of the Berlin School of Economics and Law (HWR Berlin). It bundles the research activities of its members. The FÖPS Berlin is managed by a board of directors. This board is elected every two years by the members.
Prof. Dr. Clemens Arzt | Director
Prof. Dr. Clemens Arzt has been professor of constitutional and administrative law at the BSEL (formerly FHVR Berlin) since 1999, with a focus on police and regulatory law. His research has concentrated on German and international police law and right of assembly, protection of critical infrastructure, and the legal aspects of vehicle automation. He has authored numerous publications and often works as an expert for the German federal and state parliaments.
Prof. Dr. Birgitta Sticher | Deputy Director
Prof. Dr. Birgitta Sticher has been professor of psychology and leadership studies at the BSEL (formerly FHVR Berlin) since 1998, and since 2007 she has been internship coordinator for the Security Management programme at the BSEL. The focuses of her research are public involvement in disaster protection and the examination of pro-social behaviour in times of crisis/catastrophe.