
My name is Raphael and I am a
My name is Raphael and I am a
I'm a
Researcher,
Author & Filmmaker
at the University of Oxford.
My name is Raphael and I am a
My name is Raphael and I am a

About me
I am a researcher, author, and filmmaker working at the intersection of social sciences, public policy, and visual storytelling. My work bridges interdisciplinary research with creative communication to make complex social issues more accessible.
I am a doctoral researcher at the University of Oxford, where I study the evolving role of private sector actors in refugee assistance and the economic lives of refugees. I am a member of the Refugee Economies Programme, the Refugee Studies Centre, the Centre for the Study of African Economies, and the Oxford Department of International Development.
Originally from southern Germany, I hold an MA in Political Science from Heidelberg University. I am also a Heinrich Böll Foundation PhD Fellow and a Jesus College Oxford Graduate Scholar.
Research
I am a DPhil candidate at the Oxford Department of International Development. In my research, I explore the economic lives of refugees, as well as the history and politics of refugee assistance and humanitarian aid. My research is interdisciplinary, combining economics, political science, and history. It draws upon both, qualitative and quantitative methods.
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Publications
Right side: Houses in Melkadida refugee camp, Ethiopia. Photo: Raphael Bradenbrink
