Axel Pichler

Ass.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Axel Pichler is an academic at the Department of German Studies, University of Vienna. His primary responsibilities include teaching courses in literary and cultural studies, with a focus on modern German literature and digital humanities methodologies.

• Role: Associate Professor
• Contact: Email axel.pichler@univie.ac.at, Phone +43-1-4277-42172

His research explores intersections between classical literary analysis and computational approaches, particularly the application of large language models to German literary studies. This includes examining methodological frameworks, potentialities, and limitations in digital humanities contexts.

For the 2025 academic year, Axel will teach Theories and Methods in Literary and Cultural Studies and Modern German Literature courses at the University of Vienna.