Felix Frey

Dr. Felix Frey is a Research Fellow at the Institute of Communication and Media Studies, University of Leipzig. He holds central institute responsibilities including research coordination, student advising, and examination board assistance. Frey earned his Magister Artium in Cultural Studies and Communication/Media Studies (2007) and PhD in Communication and Media Studies (2015) from the University of Leipzig.

His research examines media use/reception modalities, communicative practices during social/media change, and methodology (theory development and data analysis). Current projects include a DFG-funded study on media usage strategies (2023-2026).

Publications primarily focus on media consumption patterns, crisis communication on social platforms, and academic research methodologies. Research consistently integrates content analysis and explores evolving media landscapes.

Awards:

• 2017 DGPuK Journal Award (2nd Prize)

Teaches media theory and methodological training (surveys, content analysis, statistics). Organizes academic events including conferences on statistical language analysis and theory-building methods.