Maximilian Krug

Dr. Maximilian Krug is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Institute of Communication Science, Faculty of Humanities, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany. He is a core member of the research group Multimodal Communication, Social Interaction & Technology led by Prof. Dr. Karola Pitsch. His work bridges communication studies, conversation analysis, and digital media research, with a focus on conflict, reactance, and multimodal interaction.

Research Interests:
Maximilian Krug investigates the structural dynamics of conflict in interpersonal communication, analyzing both face-to-face and online interactions. His research spans rejection and resistance in multimodal interactions, incivility and psychological reactance in digital spaces (especially Telegram), and science communication, including the role of generative AI in public understanding of science (AICOS project). He employs multimodal conversation analysis, eye-tracking, and mixed methods to study coordination in complex social settings such as theatre rehearsals, medical emergencies, and authoritarian discourse.

Recent Research Trends:
His recent publications reveal a strong focus on temporal coordination in joint activities, verbal and nonverbal prompting, and structural compatibility in multiactivity settings. Projects like AICOS and DFG-funded studies on pronoun use in GDR letters highlight his interdisciplinary reach across communication, linguistics, and political discourse. The integration of visual analytics (e.g., VisCoMET) demonstrates his innovative methodological approach.

Scientific Awards:
No specific awards or fellowships are mentioned in the provided texts.

Advising and Grants:
While no formal students are listed, Dr. Krug supervises student theses and contributes to academic training. He is involved in multiple externally funded projects, including those supported by the German Research Foundation (DFG), the Bavarian Research Institute for Digital Transformation (bidt), and the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution. These grants support his habilitation projects on incivility and reactance.

Labs and Teams:
Dr. Krug is an active member of the Multimodal Interaction & Eye-Tracking Lab at the University of Duisburg-Essen. This lab focuses on empirical studies of social interaction using advanced technologies such as mobile eye-tracking and multimodal data integration. He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams in projects involving medical training, science communication, and historical discourse analysis.