Sebastian Heilmann

Professor Geoeconomics & China | Coping with geoeconomic disruptions and China’s rise

Treves, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

About

My expertise includes analyzing and anticipating geopolitical and geoeconomic disruptions and China's evolving role in international affairs. I explore the tense interactions among the US, China, and the EU, grounded in extensive research. I regularly contribute to strategic advisory for European governments, corporates, and decision-makers. As an inspiring speaker and frequent interviewee in the media, I actively share my insights with a wider audience. With over 25 years of experience, I serve as Professor of Political Economy specializing in Geoeconomics and China at the University of Trier near Luxembourg. From 2013-2018, I founded and led the Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS) in Berlin, establishing it as a leading institution in European China research.

Experience

  • Professor Political Economy / Geoeconomics / China at Universität Trier
    2000 - Present · 26 yrs 6 mos

  • Founding Director and CEO at Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS) Berlin
    2013 - 2018 · 5 yrs

  • Senior Coordinate Scholar at Harvard-Yenching Institute Harvard University
    2007 - 2009 · 2 yrs