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Global Media Scholars Profile

Dr Shwan Adam Aivas (cited as Aivas, S. A. | ORCID: 0000-0001-5852-6169) is an Associate Professor of Communication, Culture, and Media Studies in the Department of Media Technique at Sulaimani Polytechnic University (SPU), Iraq. A UK PhD alumnus of Nottingham Trent University, he serves as a Visiting Research Associate in the Department of Media Studies and the Centre for Digital Media and Communication (CGMC) at SOAS University of London. His active research project, Decolonising Media Reform in the Age of AI: Re-imagining Media Governance in the MENA, critically examines the evolution of journalism cultures in post-conflict societies, algorithmic media governance, and digital democratic resilience. An internationally recognised scholar, Dr Aivas focuses his research on newsroom ethics, privacy policy, and local regulatory frameworks benchmarked against global standards. Dr Aivas serves as Lead Guest Editor for the Journal of Digital Media & Policy (JDMP, Vol. 19.1, March 2028) and holds editorial appointments across peer-reviewed publications, including the International Journal of Literature, Linguistics and Humanities (IJLLH). Beyond his academic output, he leads policy reform and public engagement as Chairperson of the Kurdish Media Watchdog Organization (CHMK) and Editor-in-Chief of DERGAWAN Media Education Magazine.

Research Interests & Global Searchability

• Media Ethics, Professional Standards, and Accountability

• Journalism Cultures in Transitional and Post-Conflict Societies

• AI Governance, Algorithmic Media Production, and Policy Regulation

• Digital Media Systems, Media Freedom, and Media Education

Academic Roles & Affiliations

• Visiting Research Associate: Department of Media Studies & CGMC, SOAS University of London, UK

• Associate Professor & Research Supervisor: Department of Media Technique, Technical College of Administration, Sulaimani Polytechnic University (SPU), Iraq

• Chairperson & Founder: Kurdish Media Watchdog Organization (CHMK)

• Editor-in-Chief: DERGAWAN – Media Education Magazine

• Editorial Board Member: International Journal of Literature, Linguistics and Humanities (IJLLH)

Scholarly Output & Global Identifiers 

Dr Aivas has authored over 30 peer-reviewed journal articles, academic books, policy papers, and conference proceedings addressing global media reform and ethical digital ecosystems. His complete impact profile and metrics are indexed across major global academic repositories:

• Standard Citation: Aivas, S. A. (or Aivas, Shwan Adam)

• ORCID ID: 0000-0001-5852-6169

• Profiles: AD Scientific Index | Google Scholar | ResearchGate

• Institutional Portals: www.spu.edu.krd | www.soas.ac.uk

• Institutional Contact: sa5@soas.ac.uk | shwan.adam@spu.edu.iq

Event Introduction (Short Form)

"Dr Shwan Adam Aivas is an Associate Professor of Communication, Culture, and Media Studies at Sulaimani Polytechnic University and a Visiting Research Associate at SOAS University of London. A specialist in newsroom ethics, media governance, and AI-driven media policy, his work bridges academic theory, regulatory practice, and civil society reform in transitional societies."

Global Scholarly Impact 

Dr Aivas’s research connects theoretical enquiries with practical policy implementation, offering critical insights into how emerging media systems navigate technological transformation, algorithmic governance, and democratic integrity in the Global South and broader international contexts.