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Susanne Reichl is a full Professor at the Department of English and American Studies within the Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies at the University of Vienna. She serves as Head of the interdisciplinary research platform Mediatised Lifeworlds: Young people's narrative constructions, connections and appropriations, a position she has held since autumn 2021 for its second period. Reichl maintains an active teaching schedule, offering courses on contemporary British literature, children's and young adult literature, and teaching methodology for literature and culture. Her research interests span contemporary British literature and culture, children's and young adult literature, cognitive approaches to literature, tales of time travel, Black and Asian British literature, and teaching literature at university and school. Reichl's work demonstrates a consistent focus on how young people engage with literature and media, particularly examining narrative construction in digital environments and the intersection of reading practices with identity formation. Reichl's recent publications reveal a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research connecting literary studies with media studies, cognitive science, and educational theory. Her work on youth media practices, particularly through the #YouthMediaLife platform, demonstrates innovative approaches to understanding how young people navigate contemporary digital landscapes through narrative construction. She has made significant contributions to understanding time travel narratives, multimodal literature, and social reading practices, particularly on platforms like Goodreads. Figdor-prize of the Austrian Academy of Sciences for literary studies (2005) Erwin-Schrödinger international scholarship by the FWF (Austrian research fund) (2005/2006) Reichl has supervised numerous master's students, though she has announced she cannot take on new master supervision until March 2026. Her research platform Mediatised Lifeworlds has secured significant institutional support at the University of Vienna, indicating successful grant acquisition. Reichl maintains an active research agenda with consistent publication output across multiple formats including monographs, edited collections, journal articles, and book chapters. As Head of the interdisciplinary research platform Mediatised Lifeworlds, Reichl leads a collaborative team examining young people's narrative constructions in digital environments. This platform brings together researchers from multiple disciplines to investigate how youth appropriate and connect through mediatised experiences, with particular attention to the narrative frameworks they employ in social media and other digital spaces.

• contemporary British literature and culture
• children's and young adult literature
• cognitive approaches to literature
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PD Dr. Torsten Tobias Voß serves as an Associate Professor at the Institute of German Studies, University of Klagenfurt, Austria, specializing in German literary studies from the 18th century to contemporary periods with emphasis on cultural intersections and theoretical frameworks. His academic credentials include: Habilitation (Venia legendi) in Modern German Literature, University of Klagenfurt (2014), thesis: "Bodies, Uniforms, and Officers: Exemplary Stages of a Conditional Relationship from the Early Modern Period to the Modern Age" Doctorate in Literature, University of Bielefeld (2004, summa cum laude), thesis: "The Distance of Art and the Coldness of Forms" State Teaching Qualification in German Studies/History, University of Bielefeld (1994-2000) Voß's research spans children's and young adult literature, cultural-literary history, literature's relationship with popular media and religion (particularly Literary Catholicism), and modernist movements including Romanticism, Aestheticism, and Avant-garde. He further investigates poetry theory, masculinity studies, paratextuality, literary field dynamics, and authorship staging through contemporary theoretical lenses. No scientific awards were documented in the source material. Information regarding student supervision, research grants, and laboratory/team affiliations was not provided in the available text.

• German Studies
• Children's and young adult literature
• Cultural history
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Sonja Bidmon is an Associate Professor at the Department of Marketing and International Management within the Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt. She is affiliated with the university's economics discipline and actively contributes to the Curricular Commission for the Extension Curriculum Gender Studies. Her research interests span marketing strategies, international management dynamics, and digital communication in political contexts. She has published extensively on topics including political microtargeting avoidance, sustainable business models, and interdisciplinary migration methodologies. Her work integrates theoretical frameworks with practical applications, addressing contemporary challenges in digital ecosystems, media literacy, and entrepreneurial sustainability. Bidmon has collaborated on projects such as the Erasmus+ education initiatives and contributed to studies on media trust and crisis communication. Her academic engagements include editorial roles in journals and presentations at international conferences like the European Media Management Association. With a focus on innovation and societal impact, her research bridges academic rigor with real-world relevance in global and local contexts.

• Economics
• Marketing
• International Management
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Torsten Tobias Voß is a part-time academic at Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt, affiliated with the Department of Linguistics and Literature and Institute of German Studies. His research spans German literature, cultural history, and literary theory. Venia legendi (Habilitation) in Modern German Literature, 2014 Doctorate in Literature, University of Bielefeld (summa cum laude), 2004 Research Priorities: Focus on children's literature, literary Catholicism, modernist movements (Romanticism, Aestheticism, Avant-garde), masculinity studies, and paratextuality.

• German Studies
• Children's and Young Adult Literature
• Cultural History
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Luc Bousseau is a Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Romance Studies, Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt. His research focuses on Romance philology, language pedagogy, and interdisciplinary educational methodologies. He contributes to projects enhancing media literacy and scientific understanding among youth through initiatives like the #NoFakeFacts citizen science program. His recent publications explore digital media dynamics, swarm robotics systems, and innovative academic collaboration models. Active in editorial roles for German didactics journals, he bridges theoretical research with practical educational applications. Contact via Luc.Bousseau@aau.at or room N.0.48 in the main campus building. Research Areas: Romance Studies, Language Teaching Methodology, Cultural Education Recent Projects: Media Literacy Youth Program, Interdisciplinary Migration Research, Digital Marketplace Analysis

• Romance Studies
• Language Pedagogy
• Cultural Education
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Anke Bosse is a Professor at Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt, holding positions in the Faculty of Cultural and Educational Sciences and the Department of Linguistics and Literature. She leads the Robert Musil Institute for Literary Research and the Carinthian Literary Archive. Her research focuses on literary writing processes, cultural memory, German literature from the 18th to 21st centuries, and intermediality. She has contributed to over 35,000 publications, with recent work spanning robotics, legal commentaries, and educational theory. Her current projects include studies on media literacy and archival practices. Bosse’s work bridges literary analysis with interdisciplinary approaches, emphasizing the intersection of cultural heritage and modern digital methods. Education: Not explicitly listed in the provided text, but inferred through her academic rank and publications. Research Interests: Editions of literary works, archival methodologies, intertextuality, and transnational cultural studies. Her recent articles explore topics like multi-robot systems and legal frameworks for startups, reflecting her interdisciplinary reach. Grants & Projects: Leads projects such as the citizen science initiative #NoFakeFacts! and contributes to legal commentary on tax and corporate law. Active in collaborative research with institutions like the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG). Labs/Teams: Directs the Robert Musil Institute, a hub for literary research and archival work in Carinthia.

• Edition and literary writing processes
• Archive and cultural memory
• German literature from the 18th to 21st centuries
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Sonja Loidl is a lecturer at the Institute of German Studies, Faculty of Philology and Cultural Studies, University of Vienna. She has held roles as a university assistant (2013–2022) and freelance employee of STUBE – Study and Advisory Center for Children's and Young Adult Literature since 2008, while also serving as an external lecturer since 2022. Education: Diploma and doctoral studies in German Philology (2002–2012) at the University of Vienna Her research focuses on phantasy/fantasy, serial storytelling, and concepts of authorship in popular youth literature, with particular attention to visual and transmedia narratives. Her work often intersects with digital media, urban studies, and interdisciplinary approaches to youth culture. Her publications and teaching activities (e.g., Spielen mit und in der Fiktion – Metafiktion und unzuverlässiges Erzählen , Visuelles Erzählen in der aktuellen Kinder- und Jugendliteratur ) reflect her expertise in non-realistic literature and narrative theory. She has contributed to academic discourse through edited volumes, peer-reviewed articles, and research platforms like Mediatised Lifeworlds . Her career also includes roles in scholarly organizations, such as membership in the Österreichische Gesellschaft für Kinder- und Jugendliteraturforschung , and curation of research platforms like Graphisches Erzählen in der Kinder- und Jugendliteratur . She engages with digital media and reader interaction, as seen in her article ‚Like‘ und ‚Comment‘ im Literatursalon 2.0 , and explores themes of death, trauma, and heroism in dystopian and speculative youth literature.

• Phantasy and Fantasy
• Serial Storytelling
• Children's and Young Adult Literature
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Markus Vorauer is a Lecturer and Head of the German Department at the Institute for Secondary School Education, University of Teacher Education Upper Austria, where he has been affiliated since 1998. Previously teaching at academic secondary schools (AHS) until 2012 and serving as a university lecturer at the University of Linz (1988-2005), his work bridges academic research and practical education with a focus on literary/media analysis and didactics. Education Mag.phil. in German and Romance Studies (Italian), University of Salzburg (1987) Dissertation in Italian (Regional and Cultural Studies, Film Studies) Rigorosum: Regional and Cultural Studies (Italian), New German Literature (German) Research Focus Vorauer's scholarship spans Literary Studies (Modern Austrian literature, literary/cultural history, paratexts, comparative literature, children's/young adult literature) and Media Studies (film/TV analysis, advertisement/trailer analysis, graphic novels, film history, intermediality). His signature research examines images of teachers in literature and film , analyzing portrayals across cultural contexts through frameworks of gender, power dynamics, and educational philosophy. This work integrates intermedial approaches to explore how narrative forms translate between literature and cinema. Publication Trends His 2011-2017 publications reveal sustained exploration of teacher representation in contemporary European cinema (particularly Austrian/Italian), intermedial adaptation processes, and critical applications of film in education. Recurring themes include classroom dynamics, cultural critique of capitalism, and Holocaust representation. His editorial work on the 'Europäischer Film' and 'Europäische Kinder- und Jugendliteratur' series demonstrates commitment to expanding academic resources in these fields. Professional Leadership Co-coordinator of 'DER NEUE HEIMATFILM' festival (Freistadt, since 1994) Vice-chairman of Verein zur Förderung kommunikativer Kinokultur in Linz Chairman of Verein Filmring der Jugend in Linz These roles underscore his active engagement in shaping film culture and educational practices beyond traditional academic boundaries.

• Modern Austrian literature
• Literary and cultural history
• Paratexts
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Prof. Arno Rußegger is a faculty member at the Department of Linguistics and Literature, Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt. His roles include teaching and research in multiple interrelated fields. Education: Holds academic titles including Ao.Univ.-Prof. iR Mag. Dr. (Austrian professorial and doctoral qualifications). Research Interests: Focuses on literary archives, estates/editorial issues, screenplay theory, contemporary literature, children's/YA literature, Austrian 20th-century literature, film studies, and the intersection of literature and film. His work spans museology, source studies, comparative literature, and media research. He engages with both theoretical and applied aspects of these disciplines. Teaching: Teaches courses within the Department of Linguistics and Literature, though specific course details are not listed here. Affiliations: Active in academic administration at AAU, with a focus on interdisciplinary humanities research.

• Linguistics and literature
• German studies
• Literary history
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Sonja Schreiner is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Vienna, Faculty of Philology and Cultural Studies, Institute for Classical Philology, Medieval and Neo-Latin Studies. She has been an integral part of the university since 2001, teaching Latin and Neo-Latin literature, coordinating major international congresses, and serving on equality and gender committees. Education: 1994–1999: Diploma studies in Comparative Literature and Latin (University of Vienna) 1999: Mag.phil. (double diploma thesis on 18th-c. poet Zachariä and on Jesuit poetry) 1999–2003: Doctoral studies in Comparative Literature and Latin 2003: Dr.phil. (dissertation on multilingual Phaethon traditions) Research interests cluster around Neo-Latin literature, human-animal studies in Latin texts, history of science and of the university, reception of antiquity in children’s media, and emblematics. She explores how early-modern poets adapted classical myths, how scientific and veterinary knowledge was communicated in Latin, and how ancient culture is mediated for young audiences today. Her publication record (well over 150 items) displays a unique blend of philological precision and cultural breadth: critical editions of 18th-century Latin epics, studies on Harry Potter Latin, animal ethics in Pliny, and analyses of textbook receptions of classical authors. Recent trends show growing engagement with medical humanities, gender studies, and the ethical legacies of National-Socialist academia. Service & outreach: Member, Equal Opportunities Working Party & Gender Committee of the Faculty Editor, reviews section of Wiener Studien since 2016 Co-editor, Austrian journal lili (children’s literature research) Coordinator, 16th International Congress of Neo-Latin Studies (Vienna 2015) Board member, International Association for Neo-Latin Studies (IANLS) External associate, research cluster “The Past for the Present” She regularly organises Children’s University workshops and European Researchers’ Night events, bringing Latin and classical myth to young audiences.

• Neo-Latin literature
• Comparative literature
• Human-animal studies in Latin texts
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Dr. Dariya Manova is an Associate Professor at the Department of German Studies , University of Vienna. Her teaching focuses on modern German literature, with particular emphasis on post-war developments and media contexts. Current courses include lecture courses ('VO') and seminars ('SE') on topics like 'Was ist KJL?' (Children's and Young Adult Literature), and analyses of Marlen Haushofer's works. She has taught consistently from 2024W to 2025S terms, indicating active faculty status. Research interests span German literary studies , post-war cultural narratives , Kinder- und Jugendliteratur (KJL) , and the interplay between literature and media .

• German Literature
• Modern German Literature
• Post-war German Literature
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Claudia Rittmann-Pechtl is a Professor in the Department of German Studies at the University of Vienna. Her teaching and research focus on didactic approaches for German instruction, particularly the integration of texts and media such as picture books, comics, and graphic novels in educational settings. Fields of Interest: German Education, Didactic Methods, Children's Literature, Media in Teaching, Textual Analysis, Graphic Novels in Education Teaching: Courses include practical seminars on German pedagogy and the use of media in language instruction.

• German Education
• Didactic Methods
• Children's and Young Adult Literature
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Herwig Oberlerchner is a Researcher in the Department of Clinical Psychology, Psychotherapy, and Psychoanalysis at Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt (AAU). His work bridges clinical psychology with interdisciplinary research areas, including media literacy and technology-driven behavioral studies. He contributes to projects like the #NoFakeFacts citizen science initiative promoting media literacy among youth. His research spans clinical psychology, digital communication, and interdisciplinary methodologies, with recent publications exploring political microtargeting avoidance, swarm robotics dynamics, and sustainable business ecosystems. He collaborates on EU-funded initiatives and maintains an active presence in academic publishing, focusing on both theoretical and applied research. Contact: Herwig.Oberlerchner@aau.at | +43 650 5531288. Research Interests Clinical psychology practices and psychotherapeutic methodologies Impact of digital technologies on mental health and societal behavior Interdisciplinary research methods (e.g., poetry workshops in migration studies) Education and training in clinical settings Recent Research Trends His 2025 publications emphasize cross-disciplinary themes: (1) political communication and digital behavior, (2) robotics and swarm systems, and (3) sustainable business models. He often collaborates across faculties (e.g., technical sciences, humanities) to address complex societal challenges. Grants & Projects Co-investigator on Erasmus+ projects and FFG-funded robotics initiatives Contributor to EU-funded media literacy programs (e.g., #NoFakeFacts) Active in university-industry partnerships (e.g., Infineon Technologies collaboration) Labs/Teams Participates in AAU’s clinical psychology research teams and interdisciplinary working groups focused on technology ethics and education innovation.

• Clinical Psychology
• Psychotherapy
• Mental Health
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Prof. Dr. Marlene Zöhrer is a University College Professor of Children's and Young Adult Literature and German Didactics at the University of Education Styria (PH Steiermark). She is affiliated with the Institute for Secondary General Education and serves as the Director of the KiJuLit Center for Research and Didactics of Children's and Young Adult Literature. Her research focuses on fictional and factual storytelling, multimodal narratives (e.g., picture books, graphic novels), school and extracurricular learning spaces, reading motivation, and literary criticism. She collaborates with the Institute for Elementary and Primary Education and contributes to the editorial board of the journal didacticum: Journal for (Subject) Didactics in Research and Teaching . Her teaching emphasizes the theory and didactics of children's literature and reading education. Prof. Zöhrer actively engages in scholarly activities, including lectures, reviewing, and jury work for literary awards. She also curates exhibitions and participates in professional organizations related to children's literature and education. Her work bridges academic research and practical pedagogy, aiming to enhance teaching methods and student engagement in literary education.

• Children's Literature
• Young Adult Literature
• German Didactics
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Assoc. Prof. Peter Svetina is affiliated with the Institute of Slavic Studies at Alpen-Adria University of Klagenfurt. His research focuses on Children's Literature, Cultural History, and Slavic Studies, with expertise in verse theory and early Slovenian poetry. He has been a finalist for the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Prize (2020 and 2022). Education: Holds a diploma in Slavic Studies from the University of Ljubljana, postgraduate studies in verse theory at Charles University (Prague), and habilitation in Slovene Literature (2002) and Slavic Literature (2007). Career: Previously served as a university assistant professor at the University of Ljubljana (1995–2002), head of the Children's and Youth Library in Ljubljana (2002–2003), and has authored children's books and translations.

• Slavic Studies
• Children's and Young Adult Literature
• Cultural History
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