Julia Kneer

Dr. Julia Kneer is an Associate Professor in Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. Her research spans digital games, media psychology, and inclusive crisis communication.

She examines how games and media shape perceptions of gender/sexuality, with meta-analytic work debunking myths about game violence and sexualization. Recent projects include digital literacy games for youth and LGBTQ+ experiences during disasters.

Dr. Kneer chairs the Examination Board at ESHCC and advises UNESCO on inclusive disaster policy. Her work appears in Computers in Human Behavior and Psychology of Popular Media.