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Ulrich Meurer is a Visiting Professor at the Central European University (CEU) in Vienna, affiliated with the Visual Studies Platform and teaching in the BA program 'Culture, Politics, and Society'. He holds a PhD in American and Media/Film Studies from the University of Konstanz. His academic journey includes roles as Assistant Professor at the University of Leipzig, Associate Professor at the University of Vienna, and research fellowships at institutions like Princeton University and the Hellenic Institute for Byzantine Studies in Venice.
Meurer's research focuses on media philosophy, visual theory, and film archaeology. Current projects explore 'philocracy' (politics of friendship in US media) and Byzantine visuality's impact on contemporary screen media. He has authored books such as Topographies (2007) and edited volumes like Translation and Film (2012). His work bridges media history, classics, and political theory.
Notable awards include the Karsten Witte Prize (2018) and the City of Konstanz Prize (2004/05). He is active in academic organizations like the European Network for Cinema and Media Studies (NECS). His teaching spans courses on migration, cultural studies, and image theory.
Professional service includes membership in CEU's AI Ethics Commission and peer review roles for academic journals. Meurer's interdisciplinary work integrates film, philosophy, and classical studies, reflecting a commitment to rethinking media's historical and political dimensions.
