Ole Kelm

Dr. Ole Kelm is a researcher at the Department of Communication and Media Studies IV, Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf. His academic journey includes a PhD in Communication Studies (2020) and a Master’s in Political Communication (2016) at HHU Düsseldorf, and a Bachelor’s in Political Science and Communication Studies (2013) at the University of Greifswald.

• Research Focus: Political communication, algorithmic media curation, media perception effects, and political consumerism.
• Projects: Leading "Digitale Medien im Prozess politischer Konsumentscheidungen" (Strategischer Forschungsfonds HHU) and co-leading "Politischer Konsum im Alltag" (Bürgeruniversität HHU).

Publication Trends reveal his work spans political polarization, social media dynamics, fake news, migration reporting, and digital campaigning. Key collaborations include Prof. Dr. Marc Ziegele, PD Dr. Marco Dohle, and Prof. Dr. Stefan Harmeling.

Awards:

• Best Master's Thesis Award at HHU Düsseldorf (2016, verso e. V.)

Teaching includes courses on media systems, data analysis with R, and political consumerism. He has served as a visiting professor (2023–2024) and reviewed for journals like Acta Politica and conferences including ICA.