Nico Carpentier

Nico Carpentier serves as an extraordinary professor at Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic, where he is affiliated with the Institute of Communication Studies and Journalism within the Faculty of Social Sciences. He additionally holds a visiting professor position at Tallinn University in Estonia. His academic leadership extends to his current role as president of the International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR) for the 2020-2024 term.

His scholarly work centers on discourse theory, examining the intricate relationships between communication, politics, and culture. Carpentier's research specifically addresses critical social domains including war and conflict, ideology formation, participatory democracy, and media's role in democratic processes. This theoretical framework informs his extensive contributions to media and communication scholarship.

Carpentier has authored and edited several significant academic publications including "Iconoclastic Controversies," "Communication and Discourse Theory" (co-edited with Leen Van Brussel and Benjamin De Cleen), "Media and Participation," "Reclaiming the Media" (co-authored with Bart Cammaerts), and "Towards a Sustainable Information Society" (co-authored with Jan Servaes). His editorial work extends to the Journal of Alternative & Community Media, where he contributes to advancing scholarship on alternative media forms and community media practices.

• President of International Association for Media and Communication Research (2020-2024)

Through his theoretical contributions, scholarly publications, and professional leadership, Carpentier continues to shape contemporary discourse in media and communication studies, influencing both academic research and practical applications in democratic media systems.