Academic Profile

Dr Shwan Adam Aivas is an associate professor specialising in the intersection of digital media, ethics, and emerging technologies. He earned his doctorate from Nottingham Trent University (UK) in 2017. His doctoral research, “Kurdish Journalism Cultures: Shifting Boundaries of Privacy Understandings amongst Professional Role Orientations of Journalists,” provided a critical framework for understanding the evolving ethical and epistemological landscapes of media in the MENA region. At SPU, Dr Aivas serves as a senior lecturer, where he bridges theoretical media research with technical application. His academic portfolio includes the supervision of postgraduate researchers focusing on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in broadcast production, digital literacy, and media education. He has also served as a viva examiner for Ph.D. and master's candidates across various regional and international institutions.

Research Interests & Expertise

Dr Aivas’s research examines the structural transition of traditional journalism into digital-first environments, with a specific focus on the Global South. His primary areas of investigation include:

• Decolonising Media Reform in the Age of AI: Critically examining the impact of algorithmic systems on non-Western media landscapes and advocating for culturally specific, equitable media policies.

• AI & Media Content Production: The application of generative and analytical AI in broadcasting, focusing on automated newsrooms and content synthesis.

• Media Governance: Regulatory frameworks, privacy policies, and the fundamental right to individual privacy in the digital age.

• Journalism Cultures: Comparative studies of professional role orientations, ethical epistemologies, and newsroom management.

• Digital Literacy: Enhancing media education and ethical standards to combat misinformation in contemporary communication environments.

Selected Publications & Editorial Service

With a prolific output of 33 peer-reviewed articles, six books, and four conference papers, Dr. Aivas is a recognized voice in media scholarship. He is the author of the monograph Kurdish Journalism Cultures.

Editorial Boards:

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

• Member of the Editorial Board, Mitanni Journal of Humanitarian Sciences (Erbil Polytechnic University)

• Editor-in-Chief, Dergawan Magazine (Iraq’s primary journal for media education).

Leadership & Professional Affiliations

Dr. Aivas holds several high-level executive positions that inform his academic work:

• CEO, Kanga Educational Foundation (KEF), United Kingdom.

• Chairperson, Kurdish Media Watchdog Organization (CHMK).

• Founder, Kurdish Academic Network (KAN).

• General Coordinator, CHMK National Forum on Media Reform.

• Academic Advisor, Click Iraq and NextStep Fair.

Professional Identifiers

• ORCID: 0000-0001-5852-6169

• AD Scientific Index: 5549449