Michael Latzer

Michael Latzer is a Professor of Communications at the University of Zurich (UZH), leading the Media Change & Innovation Division within the Department of Communication and Media Research (IKMZ). He holds a Mag. rer.soc.oec. in Business Informatics and a Dr. phil. in Political Science from the University of Vienna, with a habilitation in Economics and Politics of Communication. His academic career includes visiting professorships at institutions like the University of California, San Diego, and the Keio University in Tokyo.

• Research Focus:
  • Media Convergence, Critical Algorithm Studies, Digital Economy
  • European Information Society, Telecommunications Governance
  • Algorithmic Risks, Data Privacy, and Digital Divides
• Awards & Recognition:
  • Top Faculty Paper Award (ICA), Emerald Literati Award
  • Best Paper Awards from SGKM and DGPuK
• Professional Roles:
  • Executive board member of ITSL (Center for Information Technology, Society, & Law)
  • Consultant to public/private institutions
  • Member of ICA, ECREA, and editorial boards of top journals

Latzer's research emphasizes governance challenges in digital media, with over 200 publications including seminal works on algorithmic selection and media convergence. His recent studies address AI adoption in Switzerland and societal implications of algorithmic governance.