Professor Dr. Thomas Friemel

Biography

Thomas N. Friemel is a Professor in the Department of Communication and Media Research at the University of Zurich, specializing in Media Use and Effects. His research interests include health communication, social network analysis, and the societal impact of digitalization. Friemel has made significant contributions to the academic community through his work as the Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of Health Communication and has authored several books and articles on the subject, including "Medienwirkungsforschung" and "Sozialpsychologie der Mediennutzung". His academic career includes professorships at the University of Bremen and Augsburg University, as well as visiting scholar positions at prestigious institutions such as Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania. He has also been involved in consulting for various national and international organizations, emphasizing the practical implications of his research.

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