Nico Carpentier

Nico Carpentier is a professor at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel and a core member of the Centre for the study of Democracy, Signification and Resistance (DeSIRe). His work spans media studies, discourse theory, and political communication.

• Key research focus: Media Participation and Democracy
• Specializes in Discourse Theory and Conflict Resolution via community media

His recent publications emphasize discursive-material agency, zine materiality, and counter-hegemonic practices. Collaborative projects highlight Cyprus and Sweden as case studies for media’s role in reconciliation and social inclusion.

Scientific recognition includes the Presidential Visiting Scholar award (2013). He actively supervises PhD seminars and serves on editorial boards like the Journal of Language and Politics. Geopolitical collaborations span Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, and Sweden.