Leonie Wunderlich

Dr. Leonie Wunderlich serves as a Researcher at the Leibniz Institute for Media Research | Hans Bredow Institute (HBI) since July 2020, focusing on Research Program 1: 'Transformation of Public Communication.' Her work examines media and information practices in digital environments, particularly algorithmic influences and the role of new public actors in opinion formation.

Educated at the universities of Düsseldorf, Aberystwyth (Wales), and Hamburg (Master's in Journalism/Communication Studies), her doctoral research explored information practices of 14-24-year-olds in hybrid media systems. She has led projects like 'Use the News,' investigating German news literacy and media habits of under-30s.

Her research spans topics including youth media disenchantment, news avoidance, and the intersection of science and journalism. Key contributions include analyzing family influence on news consumption, influencer journalism dynamics, and regional media use patterns in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.