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Quirin Yannis Ryffel is a doctoral researcher at the University of Zurich’s Institute of Communication and Media Research (IKMZ), concurrently serving as a Research Associate at both the University of Zurich’s Research Center for Public Sphere and Society (fög) and Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (Chair of Democratic Opinion Formation). He holds a Research Assistant position in the Department of Public Sphere and Society under Prof. Dr. Mark Eisenegger.
Education:
- Current PhD candidate in Communication Science and Media Research, University of Zurich
- MA in Political Communication & Governance, University of Zurich (2022)
- BA in Communication & Media Research and Political Science, University of Zurich (2020)
Research Focus: Ryffel investigates perception/behavioral effects of political communication, media diversity (structural, content, exposure), and polarization dynamics. His core thematic specializations include climate change mitigation and immigration, examining how media cues shape perceived argument diversity and affective polarization across democracies.
Publication Trends: Ryffel’s 7 recent works (2022–2024) demonstrate strong emphasis on political communication in digital contexts, with recurring analysis of AI’s impact on journalism, mobile news consumption effects, and media diversity. His research consistently employs comparative frameworks (e.g., US/Spain/Germany/Switzerland) and addresses societal challenges like COVID-19 discourse and academic labor conditions.
Grants & Projects: Leads an SNSF-funded dissertation project analyzing perceived political argument diversity across three democracies regarding climate change mitigation. Contributes to government-funded studies on AI governance in journalism (BAKOM reports).
Academic Service: Co-organized the 2022 SGKM conference panel on academic labor reform. Regularly presents at major conferences including ICA and ECC, focusing on polarization and media diversity metrics.
