Florian Weigand
About Florian Weigand
Florian Weigand serves as the Co-Director of the Centre for the Study of Armed Groups at the Overseas Development Institute in London. He holds a PhD in International Development from the London School of Economics and has extensive experience in research and project management across various international organizations.
Current Role at ODI
Florian Weigand serves as Co-Director at the Centre for the Study of Armed Groups within the Overseas Development Institute (ODI). He has held this position since 2020, contributing to research and policy development related to armed groups. His work focuses on understanding the dynamics of conflict and the implications for international development.
Education and Expertise
Florian Weigand has an extensive educational background. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in International Development from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) from 2013 to 2017. Additionally, he holds two Master of Science (MSc) degrees: one in Development Management from LSE (2011-2012) and another in Global Governance and Diplomacy from the University of Oxford (2012-2013). He also completed a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Business Administration at Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW) from 2007 to 2010.
Previous Work Experience
Florian Weigand has held several significant positions prior to his current role. He worked as an ESRC Postdoctoral Fellow at LSE from 2018 to 2019 and as a Research Consultant for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Bangkok from 2017 to 2018. He also served as a Political Affairs Officer for the United Nations in Kabul for 10 months in 2020. Earlier in his career, he was a Project Manager at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) from 2007 to 2011, where he worked in multiple international locations.
Research and Academic Contributions
During his academic career, Florian Weigand has contributed to research in various capacities at the London School of Economics and Political Science. He worked as a Researcher from 2013 to 2017, focusing on topics related to armed groups and conflict. He later took on the role of Research Associate from 2017 to 2018, furthering his engagement in research initiatives and collaborations within the academic community.