Clyde Missier

Clyde Missier is a researcher at the University of Amsterdam, focusing on the intersection of digital media, fundamentalism, and generational identity. His work explores how digital platforms influence epistemic authorities and radicalisation processes among Generation Y and Z in multicultural contexts like Amsterdam and Mumbai.

Research Interests include:

• Digital Media's role in shaping religious and political beliefs
• Radicalisation dynamics in online spaces
• Religious Fundamentalism in multicultural societies
• Right-wing rhetoric and social capital
• Intercultural communication via digital platforms

Selected Publications examine digital fundamentalism through case studies of Christian, Hindu, and Muslim youth, as well as the framing of extremism in Dutch media. His PhD thesis (2025) titled Extreme Beliefs in a Digital Age synthesizes these themes.

Scientific Awards include completing his PhD in 2025. He has also contributed to public discourse through media appearances discussing radicalisation and fundamentalism.