Christina Elmer

Christina Elmer is a Professor of Digital Journalism and Data Journalism at Technische Universität Dortmund. She previously served as Deputy Head of Development and Science Editor at DER SPIEGEL, leading the Data Journalism Department. Her work focuses on algorithmic accountability, media innovation, and the ethical implications of AI in journalism. Elmer holds a dual background in Journalism and Biology, blending scientific rigor with media practice.

She is a board member of Netzwerk Recherche and a shareholder in Algorithm Watch, advocating for transparency in algorithmic systems. Her research explores modular journalism, user-centered design, and the societal role of media in an AI-mediated information ecosystem.

Awards include the 2023 scoop award for media innovation and the Helmut Schmidt Journalist Prize (2019). She lectures globally on topics like AI in journalism and hosts workshops on data-driven storytelling. Her recent work analyzes disinformation dynamics and the transformation of journalistic formats in the digital age.