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Florian Saurwein is a Senior Research and Teaching Associate at the Department of Communication and Media Research (IKMZ) of the University of Zurich, specializing in media governance and algorithmic accountability. He holds a PhD from the University of Zurich and an M.A. in Communication Science from the University of Vienna.
His career includes roles as Senior Scientist at the Austrian Academy of Sciences, Research Fellow at the Institute for Comparative Media Studies, and lecturer at the University of Salzburg. He has contributed to projects like the SNF-funded CARISMA initiative addressing social media regulation.
Research focuses on media change, algorithmic governance, and digital platforms. Key topics include e-democracy, automated content moderation, and regulatory frameworks for data governance. He critiques current governance models while advocating for evidence-based policy approaches.
Past work includes evaluating self-regulation in media industries, analyzing public service broadcasting, and assessing Industry 4.0 implications. His research spans comparative analyses across Europe, emphasizing contextual factors in regulatory decision-making.
