Knyazev Ivan Andreevich

Knyazev Ivan Andreevich serves as Professor at the Faculty of Creative Industries of the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE), where he holds the position of Academic Director for the Journalism educational program. He joined HSE in 2023, bringing three years of scientific and teaching experience to his academic role while maintaining active professional engagement in media.

His academic journey is complemented by extensive professional experience across Russia's media landscape. Professor Knyazev earned his qualification as 'Philologist. Teacher' from Kaliningrad State University in 2004, establishing the foundation for his dual career in both education and media practice.

His research interests focus on contemporary media transformations, with particular emphasis on convergent journalism, multimedia storytelling, new media audience dynamics, television journalism genres, and the evolving relationship between journalists and their audiences in digital environments. Professor Knyazev approaches journalism as a discipline that must continuously adapt to technological advancements while preserving core journalistic values and professional integrity.

As Academic Director of the Journalism program, Professor Knyazev has overseen significant program development, including the addition of approximately 40 new courses within a two-year period. His vision for the program, as stated in interviews, is to 'make the best journalism department in the country.' He actively shapes curriculum development to reflect current industry demands while maintaining academic rigor.

• SPIN RINTS: 4419-0692
• ORCID: 0009-0009-2678-9445
• ResearcherID: JVZ-9741-2024

Professor Knyazev teaches multiple courses across different academic years, including 'Television News Program Hosting,' 'Television and Radio Reporting,' 'Modern Reality Shows,' 'Interview Genre in Modern Media,' and specialized subjects such as 'Introduction to Neuroeconomics' and 'Communication Theory: Bridging Academia and Practice.' His teaching philosophy emphasizes practical skill development alongside theoretical understanding.

He maintains an active presence in the professional media world as a news presenter for 'Moscow 24' since 2022, demonstrating his commitment to bridging academic theory with real-world practice. Professor Knyazev frequently participates in educational initiatives, including masterclasses for prospective students and presentations of professional development courses such as 'TV presenter in modern formats,' where he collaborates with industry leaders like Ernest Matskyavichyus, Director of the Institute of Media.