Zohra Hassan-Pieper is a doctoral candidate in American Studies at the University of Duisburg-Essen, where she is completing a dissertation on wordless narration in the graphic novels of Eric Drooker. Beyond her dissertation, her research interests include contemporary representations of Muslim identities in literature, film, and music, as well as transdisciplinary approaches to cities and climate equity.

She also serves as Coordinator of Work Package 2 within the Aurora European University Alliance, advancing transdisciplinary, research-driven joint education and collaboration across partner institutions.

Born in Kabul and based in Germany, Zohra brings a transnational perspective to her scholarship. Her earlier engagement at the American University of Afghanistan continues to shape her commitment to equitable access to education, particularly for women and youth in politically fragile and structurally marginalized regions.