Erwin Feyersinger

Erwin Feyersinger is a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute of Media Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Tübingen. He is a key member of Prof. Susanne Marschall's research team (Chair of Film, Television and Audiovisual Media), co-director of the Research Center for Animation and Emerging Media, and a principal investigator at the Center for Rhetorical Science Communication Research on Artificial Intelligence (RHET AI). His work bridges media theory, animation studies, and emerging technologies.

His research interests focus on audiovisual media, particularly animation, live-action film, artificial intelligence, data visualization, and science communication. He explores the philosophical and aesthetic dimensions of media, especially the ontological and narrative complexities in animated forms. His theoretical work on metalepsis has been foundational in animation studies.

The most recent publications highlight a shift toward interdisciplinary AI research, particularly in text-to-image generation, computer vision in animation, and fuzzy creative processes. His work increasingly integrates technical and humanistic approaches, reflecting trends in digital humanities and AI-augmented media analysis. He also contributes to pedagogical and historical frameworks in animation.

• Award of Excellence from the Austrian Federal Ministry of Science and Research
• Roland Faelske-Preis from the University of Hamburg and the Roland Faelske Foundation

Erwin Feyersinger has led and contributed to major collaborative research projects, including RHET AI and AniVision. He has advised and coordinated academic networks such as AG Animation (Gesellschaft für Medienwissenschaft). While no formal PhD students are listed, he mentors junior researchers and collaborates extensively across institutions. His work is supported by interdisciplinary grants focusing on AI, animation, and science communication.

He is actively involved in the Research Center for Animation and Emerging Media and the Center for Rhetorical Science Communication Research on Artificial Intelligence (RHET AI), where he leads research integrating rhetorical theory with AI-driven media analysis. These labs foster collaboration between computer scientists, media scholars, and communication experts.