Gerrit Philipps

Gerrit Philipps is a researcher and teacher at the Chair of Communication and Media Studies I (KMW I) within the Institute of Social Sciences at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf. He holds a Master of Arts in Political Communication from the same university, following a Bachelor of Arts in Political and Communication Studies from the University of Münster.

• B.A. in Political and Communication Studies (University of Münster, 2015-2018)
• M.A. in Political Communication (Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, 2018-2021)

His research focuses on the intersection of political communication and media dynamics, particularly examining the medialization of politics, social media's role in political engagement, and media effects on institutional processes like parliamentary negotiations and government communication. His work spans both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, including factorial surveys and comparative platform analyses.

Key publication themes include digital political communication, user behavior on social media platforms, and the mediatization of lobbying and parliamentary systems. He has presented his work at major conferences like the International Communication Association (ICA) and ECREA events. His professional experiences include research assistant roles at institutions such as the Institute for German and International Party Law and practical work with NGOs, political consultancies, and the German Foreign Office.