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Prof. Dr. Isabel Kusche is a Professor of Sociology with a focus on digital media at the Otto-Friedrich University of Bamberg since October 2021. She previously held academic positions at universities including Osnabrück, Kiel, and MSH Hamburg, and was a Marie Curie COFUND Fellow (2015-2018) and EURIAS Fellow (2018-2019). She is co-editor of the Journal of Sociology since 2023 and a Fellow of the Bavarian Alliance for Peace, Conflict, and Security Research since 2025.
- Education: Diploma in Sociology (2002), PhD in Sociology (2008)
- Key Research Areas: Political communication, digital transformation, AI ethics, systems theory, political sociology, policy advice
Her research examines the digital transformation of political publics, focusing on AI applications in social systems, clientelism in modern politics, and uncertainty absorption in policy advising. She contributes to systems theory and analyzes the interplay between technology, governance, and societal values.
Recent publications address AI safety, EU AI Act compliance, and digitization's ethical challenges. Her work spans interdisciplinary themes like urban law and technology, financial crisis governance, and deepfake misinformation.
Scientific Awards & Honors
- Marie Curie COFUND Fellow (2015-2018)
- EURIAS Fellow (2018-2019)
- Fellow of the Bavarian Alliance (2025)
Advising & Collaboration
- Advising doctoral candidate Jakob Wiesinger
- Collaboration with AIAS, University of Edinburgh, Karlsruhe Institute
