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Prof. Dr. Christoph Neuberger is a Professor of Media and Communication Studies at the Freie Universität Berlin, holding roles as Director and Scientific Executive Director at the Weizenbaum Institute for the Networked Society. He previously held professorships at the University of Münster (2002–2011) and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich (2011–2019). His research focuses on digital transformation of media, public sphere dynamics, and journalism in the digital age.
Education:
- PhD and Habilitation in Journalism from Katholische Universität Eichstätt
- Visiting Professorship at Universität Leipzig (2001/2002)
Research Interests:
Explores digital media's impact on knowledge order, public discourse, and journalistic practices. Key areas include social media analytics, platform mediation, and epistemic authority in digital spaces. His work bridges communication theory with interdisciplinary methodological approaches.
Professional Roles:
Member of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities and acatech. Serves on advisory boards for institutions like the Federal Agency for Civic Education and the European New School of Digital Studies. Active in policy discussions on media regulation and digital transformation.
Labs/Teams:
Leads research groups at the Weizenbaum Institute and coordinates projects such as the DFG-funded study on "Public Communication about Transnational Competitive Events in Social Media."
