Maximilian Klesl, BA MA
PhD Researcher (Prae-Doc)
Contact
Maximilian Klesl, BA MA
Währinger Straße 29
1090 Wien
Room 3.34
T: +43-1-4277-49383
Research Interests
- Political engagement in digital environments
- Election campaign communication
- Media change and social relations
- Media innovation and autonomy
Since November 2023, Maximilian Klesl has been a PhD student at the Department of Communication at the University of Vienna, where he also completed his Bachelor's and Master's degree. In his theses, he analysed election campaigns in Vienna and Lower Austria.
Additionally, he was a researcher for AUTNES election studies and the "Tango on a Tightrope" project. His predoctoral position is now dedicated to the topics of media change and media innovation. His PhD thesis treats new political socialization agents in a digital age, where new aspects of socialization of young people on social media are analyzed.