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Kari Karppinen is a Senior University Lecturer in Media and Communication Studies at the University of Helsinki and serves as Supervisor for the Doctoral Programme in Social Sciences. He holds a Doctor of Social Sciences degree from the University of Helsinki (2011) and has been a visiting research fellow at the University of Sydney, Westminster University, and Fordham University.
His research examines:
- Media policy and communication governance
- Theories of democracy and digital public spheres
- Media pluralism and freedom frameworks
- Digital rights and internet regulation
His recent publications focus on comparative media policy, platform governance challenges, and public service media sustainability, with consistent themes around European regulatory frameworks and digital rights evolution.
Awards include:
- Gazette Young Scholar Award, 2nd prize (2006)
- Tiedettä suomeksi (2020)
He coordinates research projects including 'Media Pluralism and Online News' (ARC-funded) and 'Facing the Coordination Challenge' (Academy of Finland). Teaches courses on media institutions, policy analysis, and democratic communication theories.
