Daniel Kreiss

Daniel Kreiss is a Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, holding dual appointments in the School of Information and Library Science and the Hussman School of Journalism and Media. He also serves as the Edgar Thomas Cato Distinguished Professor in Journalism and Media and as a principal researcher at the UNC Center for Information, Technology, and Public Life. His expertise spans political communication, digital campaigning, and the societal impact of technology.

Dr. Kreiss earned his PhD, MA, and BA from Stanford University, Bates College, respectively. His research focuses on how digital platforms shape political communication, particularly around race, identity, and democracy. He advocates for stronger democratic systems through policy reforms, including enhanced voting rights and platform accountability.

His recent work emphasizes platform transparency, content moderation, and the role of social identities in political discourse. He has authored books like Prototype Politics and Recoding the Boys’ Club, and co-edits the Oxford series Journalism and Political Communication Unbound.

Key awards include the Edgar Thomas Cato Distinguished Professorship. His research bridges academic and public audiences, addressing pressing issues like election integrity, misinformation, and democratic governance.