Stephan is an expert in the political history of Europe and Austria, having studied contemporary history in Vienna and Israel Studies in Beersheba. Stephan graduated with a thesis about the collection policy of an Austrian public museum in the 20th century, and he has had several research visits to Israel, where he also used to live in the past. He writes his dissertation about cultural and museum policies in Austria during the Nazi-regime and has published scientific articles in the same field. Stephan is a bright, joyful and knowledgeable person, enchanting his guests with his stories about the city of Vienna.