Massih Zekavat

Massih Zekavat is a Research Fellow at the Discourse and Communication (DISCO) group within the Faculty of Arts at the University of Groningen. His work intersects humor studies, ecocriticism, and political communication, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals through critical analysis of cultural narratives and communication strategies.

• Expertise in Satire, Humor, and Ecocriticism
• Focus on Human-Nature Relationships, Pandemic Communication, and Cultural Industry Dynamics

His research explores how aporetic satire navigates social critique in media, with recent publications analyzing Dave Chappelle’s comedy, Iranian pandemic humor, and environmental advocacy through satirical messaging. He has received competitive fellowships, including the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation award.

Scientific Awards

• Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship (2022)
• Satiric and Humorous Messaging Fellowship (2022)
• Nominated for ISHS Executive Board (2021)

Zekavat collaborates on events like Responsible Communication and contributes to journals such as European Journal of Cultural Studies, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to communication challenges.