Dr. Mistura Salaudeen | Journalism and media studies award | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Mistura Salaudeen , Centre for Media and Communication Research, Hong Kong Baptist University , Hong Kong

Dr. Mistura Adebusola Salaudeen is a distinguished scholar and communication expert with a keen focus on journalism, media studies, and international communication. Holding a Doctorate in Communication and Journalism from Hong Kong Baptist University, she has delved deeply into the efficacy of China’s soft power in Africa, shedding light on the dynamics of Sino-African relations through her research titled “Efficacy of China’s Soft Power in Africa: News and Views.”

With a rich academic background spanning from Nigeria to Hong Kong, Dr. Salaudeen brings a wealth of experience and insights to her current role as a Research Executive Administrator at the Centre for Media and Communication Research (CMCR) at Hong Kong Baptist University. In this capacity, she spearheads various initiatives aimed at advancing research in communication and media studies, contributing significantly to the academic discourse in these fields.

🎓 Education

Dr. Salaudeen completed her PhD in Communication and Journalism from HKBU, with a thesis titled “Efficacy of China’s Soft Power in Africa: News and Views.” She holds a Master of Arts in Communication and Media Studies from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, and a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication from Adekunle Ajasin University, Nigeria.

📝 Professional Experience

Her professional journey encompasses a range of roles. As a lecturer at HKBU’s School of Communication, she mentors and educates postgraduate students, designs course modules, and organizes departmental talk series on global communication ideas. Previously, she contributed significantly as a Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant within HKBU’s School of Communication.

Dr. Salaudeen’s expertise extends to journalism, having served as a News Editor/Journalist at CEOAfrica News Media in Nigeria, where she managed news reports, conducted high-profile interviews, and guided news coverage strategies.

🌐 Research Focus

Dr. Salaudeen’s research interests are multifaceted, covering areas such as Journalism Studies, Mainstream/Digital Media Studies, Health Communication, and International/Global Communication. Notably, her work delves into Sino-African Relations, exploring the dynamics of China’s soft power in Africa and its portrayal in news narratives.

🔍 Research Contributions

In addition to her teaching and administrative roles, Dr. Salaudeen is actively engaged in research activities. She has been a Research Fellow at HKBU’s CMCR, contributing to scholarly discourse on media and communication topics.

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Prof. Mindaugas Briedis | media and geopolitics award |Excellence in Research

Prof. Mindaugas Briedis , Universidad Panamericana , Mexico

Mindaugas Briedis, Ph.D., is a distinguished Professor at the Escuela de Comunicación, Universidad Panamericana, Mexico City, Mexico, and also affiliated with the Institute of Humanities at Mykolas Romeris University in Vilnius, Lithuania. With a background in Philosophy, he specializes in areas such as Philosophy of Communication, Embodied Cognition, Visual Communication, Religion and Media, and Philosophical Ethnography. His research explores the intersections of communication, cognition, and culture, with a particular focus on understanding how embodied experiences shape our perceptions and interactions within various media environments. Briedis has received numerous accolades for his scholarly contributions, including Best Paper Awards and prestigious research grants, demonstrating his commitment to advancing knowledge in his field. Through his teaching and mentorship, he actively engages students in exploring philosophical inquiries into contemporary issues, fostering critical thinking and ethical awareness. 🎓📚

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Education

🎓 2006: Ph.D. in Philosophy, Vilnius University

Employment

👨‍🏫 Current: Professor at Escuela de Comunicacion, Universidad Panamericana, Mexico City, Mexico, and Institute of Humanities, Mykolas Romeris University, Vilnius, Lithuania
👨‍🏫 2006-2011: Professor at the Department of Philosophy and Political Sciences, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Vilnius, Lithuania
📝 2009-2011: Managing editor of scientific journal “Santalka” (Philosophy/Philology, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University)

Research Interests

🔍 Philosophy of Communication
🧠 Embodied Cognition
👁️ Visual Communication
⛪ Religion and Media
📜 Classical Phenomenology
📺 Phenomenology and Media
🏛️ Western Ethical Paradigms
💊 Philosophy of Medicine
🔄 Enactivism
📚 Philosophical Ethnography

Teaching Courses

📚 Contemporary Philosophy
📚 Phenomenology
📚 Media Ethics
📚 Legal Ethics
📚 Media and Religion
📚 Existentialism and Philosophy
📚 Logic

Awards, Grants, Fellowships

🏆 Best Paper Award for research on “Enactive Approach to Social Interactions in Artistic Media Ecologies: D. Rivera’s Case” at The Twenty-Fourth Annual Convention of the Media Ecology Association, New York City, USA (2023)
🌟 2021 September-December: Research grant at Universidad Panamericana (UP), Escuela de Comunicacion
🔬 2021 March: Research grant by Lithuanian Research Council to join The Embodied Cognitive Science Unit
🌐 2013 Fulbright Grant: Participation in the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program at the National University, San Diego, CA
🏅 2008 Awarded by Lithuanian Academy of Sciences in the field of Social Sciences

MRU University Awards

🏆 2018: Best International Scholar
🏆 2019: Best Publishing Scholar

👨‍🔬 Mindaugas Briedis is a distinguished scholar whose work in the intersection of philosophy, communication, and cognition has garnered international recognition. His research, teaching, and collaborations span diverse areas including philosophy of communication, embodied cognition, visual communication, religion and media, and more. As a professor, he brings his expertise to the classroom, guiding students through courses on contemporary philosophy, media ethics, and logic. His dedication to scholarship and academic excellence has been recognized with awards and grants, including the prestigious Fulbright Grant and awards from the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences and MRU University. 🌟

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Dr. Mistura Salaudeen | Journalism and media studies award | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Mistura Salaudeen | Journalism and media studies award | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Mistura Salaudeen , Centre for Media and Communication Research, Hong Kong Baptist University , Hong Kong

🎓 Education

📝 Professional Experience

🌐 Research Focus

🔍 Research Contributions

Digital media vs mainstream media: Exploring the influences of media exposure and information preference as correlates of media credibility

Citation : 43

From Personal to Professional: Exploring the Influences on Journalists’ Evaluation of Citizen Journalism Credibility

Citation : 18

Nigerians and COVID-19 humour: Discursivity and public engagement through pandemic internet memes

Citation : 2

An experimental study of the effectiveness of fact checks: interplay of evidence type, veracity and news agreement

Towards an Inclusive Journalism: A Review of Ethical Norms and Accountability Systems