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Till A. Heilmann is a postdoctoral Researcher at the CRC Virtual Lifeworlds within the Ruhr University Bochum, focusing on digital image archives. He holds a PhD in Media Studies from the University of Basel (completed in 2008), with prior academic roles at the Universities of Basel (2003–2014), Siegen (2014–2015), and Bonn (2015–2021).
- Education: German, Media Studies, and History
- Current Role: CRC Virtual Lifeworlds, Ruhr University Bochum
- Past Roles: Research Associate at Universities of Basel, Siegen, Bonn; Acting Professor at Siegen (2020–2021, 2024)
His research interests span digital image processing algorithms, computer programming, media semiotics, and the intersection of North American and German media theory. He explores the historical and theoretical foundations of digital culture, including software studies, media archaeology, and critical code analysis.
Heilmann’s articles emphasize digital image processing (e.g., Photoshop’s unsharp mask), media theory (e.g., Kittler and Innis), and code studies (e.g., analyzing 100,000 lines of code). His work often bridges technical analysis with cultural critique, focusing on algorithmic transparency, digital preservation, and the materiality of media.
He has taught courses like “Digital Media and Methods” at Bonn and Siegen, and “Cultural Theory in Light of Media Studies” at Ruhr University Bochum. His software projects include open-source implementations of solitaire games and code-based media experiments.
