Michael Pelzer

Michael Pelzer is a researcher at the Institute of Media Studies within the Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Tübingen. Holding a Master of Arts, he leads the “Knowledge Design” initiative under the Tübingen Excellence Strategy since 2020 and conducts AI-focused visual science communication research at the RhetAI Center since late 2021.

Education:

• General Rhetoric, Modern History, and Modern English Literature at the University of Tübingen and Durham University, England

His research centers on visual rhetoric and evidence theory, competence development in visual science communication, and discourse analyses of collective memory construction. He bridges rhetorical theory with practical applications in science communication, emphasizing how visual elements convey evidence and shape public understanding through interdisciplinary frameworks.

Pelzer's publications (2017-2022) reveal consistent exploration of rhetoric-evidence relationships across historical rhetorical prints, Christian homiletics, and contemporary AI-driven science communication. His work demonstrates an evolving focus from historical analyses to digital-age applications, highlighting visual evidence construction and interdisciplinary knowledge transfer.

Scientific Awards:

• No awards mentioned

Pelzer develops visual science communication workshops and training formats, supporting researchers in designing effective visual strategies while providing critical feedback on materials. He fosters interdisciplinary collaborations for knowledge transfer through the RhetAI Center, though specific grant details or student mentoring are not documented.

He actively contributes to the RhetAI Center—a cornerstone of Tübingen's Excellence Strategy—where he investigates rhetoric-artificial intelligence intersections to innovate science communication practices and create new exchange spaces for visual knowledge design.