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Matthias Karmasin is a Full Professor of Media and Communication Studies at Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt and Director of the Institute for Comparative Media and Communication Studies (CMC) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences since 2013. He founded the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Klagenfurt in 2023 and served as its founding dean, while also holding leadership roles in the Senate and doctoral studies commission until 2019.
Education:
- Studied journalism, communication science, political science, philosophy, and business administration
- Habilitation in communication science at the University of Vienna
Karmasin's research spans journalism, political communication, media ethics, and sustainability communication. His transdisciplinary work integrates economics, cultural studies, and communication theory, focusing on media accountability, organizational communication, and the intersections of ethics and media development. He has led over 20 externally funded international projects on these topics.
Scientific Awards:
- 2020 Austrian Cross of Honor for Science and Arts, 1st class
- 2021 Full Member of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (Philosophical-Historical Class)
- 2016 Award for most cited Spanish paper in media studies
- 2011 Elected Member of the Austrian Academy of Sciences
Karmasin actively participates in media discourse, serves on review committees for major science funds, and holds leadership roles in media regulation bodies like the Journalism Promotion Advisory Board of Komm Austria and the Association of Austrian Newspapers (VÖZ) award jury. His publications include 23 books, 33 edited volumes, 70+ peer-reviewed articles, and over 200 scientific essays.
