Jeanette Hofmann

Prof. Dr. Jeanette Hofmann is a leading scholar in the intersection of digitalization and political systems. She currently serves as Professor of Internet Politics at Freie Universität Berlin (since 2017) and Honorary Professor at Universität der Künste Berlin (since 2014). Hofmann leads the WZB research group 'Politics of Digitalization' and has directed the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society since 2012.

• Freie Universität Berlin: Professor of Internet Politics (2017–present)
• Universität der Künste Berlin: Honorary Professor (2014–present)
• WZB Berlin Social Science Center: Head of 'Politics of Digitalization' (2013–present)
• Alexander von Humboldt Institute: Director (2012–present)

Her research critically examines Digitalization and Democracy, AI and Society, and Internet Governance, with particular focus on algorithmic power, digital infrastructures, and multistakeholderism. Her recent publications analyze disinformation dynamics, administrative digitalization challenges, and the transformative role of machine learning in political participation.

Key trends in her 15 most recent articles (2019–2024) reflect her interests in Digital Democracy, Platform Regulation, and Copyright in Digital Contexts. These works span empirical case studies on digital governance, theoretical analyses of trust in internet regulation, and critical examinations of digital policy implementation across jurisdictions.

Hofmann has held significant advisory roles, including Co-Chair of the NETmundial+10 High-Level Committee (2024), membership in the International Observatory on Information and Democracy (2023–present), and participation in EU expert groups on platform economies. She previously chaired Germany's 'Third Engagement Report' commission (2018–2019) and served on the Deutscher Bundestag's Internet and Digital Society commission (2010–2013).

As Principal Investigator for Weizenbaum-Institute's 'Technology, Power and Domination' group (2022–present), Hofmann leads interdisciplinary research on algorithmic governance. She also co-founded the 'Dynamics of Digital Mobilization' research cluster and contributes to European Commission foresight projects on trust erosion in digital contexts.