Curriculum Vitae
Thematic Expertise
Cooperation and negotiations: negotiations, conflict management, mediation, knowledge diplomacy, science-policy interface, transnational cooperation, South-South cooperation, Global North-Global South relations, global governance, multilateralism
Nexus environmental protection, sustainable development and energy security: governance, negotiations, integrated assessment methods, climate policies, climate negotiations, and political economy of transformation towards sustainability
Development and international cooperation (Entwicklung und Zusammenarbeit): development and international cooperation policies of rising powers, solidarity diplomacy, Asian rising powers in development and international cooperation
Systems analysis as research method: Simulation games, scenario-building, policy analysis, negotiation analysis, decision analysis, ideal types, game theories, and case studies
Geographical expertise: Southeast Asia, Latin America and Europe
Professional Experience
Since 2024: Researcher, German Institute for Global and Area Studies, Hamburg
2023 to 2024: Fellow, THE NEW INSTITUTE, Hamburg
2018 to 2024: Researcher, German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS), formerly German Development Institute (DIE), Bonn, Germany
2018 to present: Lecturer, Institute for Political Science, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany
2022 to present, Lecturer, International University of Applied Sciences, Bad Honnef, Germany
2022: Senior researcher in secondment, Fundação Getulio Vargas - Escola Brasileira de Administração Pública e de Empresas (FGV EBAPE), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
2018-2019: Scientific officer, Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies, Potsdam, Germany
2016-2017: Research fellow, Käte Hamburger Kolleg/Centre for Global Cooperation Research, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany
2014-2017: Scientist, Fraunhofer Center for International Management and Knowledge Economy, Leipzig, Germany
2011-2014: Post-doc researcher and lecturer, Chair of Energy Management and Sustainability, University of Leipzig, Germany
2008-2010: Researcher and coordinator, Processes of International Negotiations (PIN) Program, International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis, Laxenburg, Austria
2003-2004: Research Assistant, Centre for Applied Political Research (CAP), Munich, Germany
2001-2007: Student Assistant/ Assistant Accountant, Unterbichler GmbH & Co KG (Linde Gas AG), Munich, Germany
Educational Background
2014-2021: Habilitation (Dr. habil)/Professorship Qualification Degree in Political Science, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany
2010-2014: Doctoral Degree (Dr. rer pol) in Economics and Social Sciences (summa cum laude), University of Cologne, Germany
2007-2011: Doctoral Degree (Dr.phil) in Philosophy (summa cum laude), University of Vienna, Austria
2008-2010: Masters Degree (M.A.) in Mediation, European University Viadrina, Frankfurt(O), Germany
2001-2007: Magister Artium (M.A.) in Politicl Science, Sociology and Pedagogy), Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich, Germany
1999-2000: Preparatory Degree for Studies in German Universities (Nachweis für die Eignung für ein Studium an den Universitäten in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland), Studienkolleg, Munich, Germany
1996-1999: Bachelor of Arts, Major in Philosophy, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines (two years completion, UST treasurer’s full scholar)
1992-1996: Secondary Education, Rizal High School, Pasig, Philippines
1990-1992: Elementary Education, Grade 4 to 6, Rosario Elementary School, Pasig, Philippines
1986-1990: Elementary Education, Kindergarten to 3, Pasig Catholic College, Pasig, Philippines
Teaching Experience
Sommer Term 2024: Aufstrebende Mächte Asiens und ihre Entwicklungspolitik, Universität Duisburg-Essen (in German)
Winter Term 2023/2024: Climate Justice, University of Duisburg-Essen
2nd Quarter Term 2023: Introduction to Scientific Work, International University of Applied Sciences
Summer Term 2022: Asian Rising Powers in International Cooperation and Development, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany
Winter Term 2021/2022: Conflict and Climate Justice, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany
Summer Term 2021: Asian Rising Powers in International Cooperation and Development, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany
Winter Term 2020/2021: Negotiations and Conflict Management, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany
2020-2023: Climate Justice, Managing Global Governance (MGG) Academy, Germany
Summer Term 2020: New Global Players in International Cooperation and Development, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany
2019: Urban Mobility, Managing Global Governance (MGG) Academy, Germany
Winter Term 2019/2020: Negotiations and Decision-Making, University of Duisburg-Essen
2019: Multi-Akteursansätze und private wirtschaftliche Akteure in der Entwicklung und Zusammenarbeit (with Dr. Dorothea Wehrmann), Post-Graduierten-Program, Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik
2019: Embedding Justice, Fairness and Equity in Transformative Research and Policy Advice, Global Transformation towards Sustainability - Transdisciplinary Peer Learning between Africa, Europe and Rising Powers for the 2030 Agenda. Alumni Spring School, Joint Collaboration between the University of Bonn and the German Development Institute
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Publication Highlights
Monographs and Edited Volumes
Hernandez, A.M. (2021) Taming the Big Green Elephant. Setting in Motion the Transformation towards Sustainability, Wiesbaden, Springer VS
Hernandez, A.M. (2014) Strategic Facilitation of Complex Decision-Making - How Process and Context Matter, Cham/Heidelberg/…, Springer
Hernandez, A.M. (2014) Nation-building and Identity Conflicts. Facilitating the Mediation Process in Southern Philippines, Wiesbaden, Springer VS
Sjöstedt, G. & Penetrante, A. (eds.) (2013) Climate Change Negotiations - A Guide to Resolving Disputes and Facilitating Multilateral Cooperation, London, Routledge
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Awards and Recognition
Fellowship Grant, The New Institute, Hamburg, Germany, Oct. 2023 to June 2024
Emerging Scholar Award, 10th Global Studies Conference, National University of Singapore, 8-9 June 2017
Fellowship Scholarship, German Federal Ministry for Education and Research, Käte Hamburger Kolleg/Centre for Global Cooperation Research, Germany, 2016-2017
Young Researcher Prize, runner up, 5th International Biennal on Negotiation, Novancia Business School, Paris, France, 24-25 March 2014
Scholar Award, International Association of Conflict Management (IACM), 24th Annual Conference, Istanbul, Turkey, 3-6 July 2011
Appreciation Award, Municipality of Bato, Philippines, 13 January 2011
Professional Networks
Member, Deep Institutional Innovation for Sustainability and Human Development (DIIS) network, University College Cork
Member, Topics Board Editors, Energies
Member, Editorial Review Board, Philippine Strategic Forum
Member, Academic Advisory Council, United Nations Forum on Sustainability Standards, Geneva, France
Member, Transdisciplinary Research Area “Innovation and Technology for Sustainable Futures (TRA 6), University of Bonn, Germany
Member/Author, Scientist for Future, Germany
Member, Scientific Committee, 2019 International Conference on Sustainable Development, Columbia University
Member, RED SUMAS (Sustentabilidad energética, medio ambiente y sociedad), Mexico
