Matthias Süßen

Matthias Süßen is a part-time lecturer at Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel, specializing in mobile journalism and digital storytelling. As a freelance journalist and media trainer since 2013, he conducts workshops on smartphone video production, 360° media, VR, and science communication for publishers, universities, and corporations. He advises institutions on social media and online journalism strategies.

His research interests bridge media technology and cultural history, focusing on innovative storytelling formats, Wikipedia-based historical documentation (especially East Frisian history), and science communication. He co-developed the mobile mystery series LOSTfriesland and actively contributes to Wikimedia Commons.

Awards:

• Ubbo-Emmius-Medaille (2023) for contributions to East Frisian cultural preservation
• Global recognition in mobile journalism training (Mobile Trainers World Catalogue, 2016)
• Industry acknowledgment as a top mobile journalist (journalism.co.uk)

He leads practical university exercises, such as collaborative projects on coastal protection history, but does not supervise formal academic advisees.