معرفی
Yasser Abdelrahim is an Associate Professor of Visual Communication at Royal Roads University, specializing in media representation, visual framing, and social media dynamics. He teaches in the Master of Arts in Intercultural and International Communication program and has held academic roles across Egypt, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, and Kuwait.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Communication Studies (2006), McGill University
- MA in Journalism (1997), Cairo University
- Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication (1991), Cairo University
- Social Media for Business Certificate (2016), Algonquin College
Research focuses on visual discourse analysis of geopolitical narratives, including WWII photographic framing of Arabs and gender protests in Lebanon. His work has explored ISIS propaganda in online magazines and selfie culture in Kuwaiti universities. In 2017, he received a $16,000 grant from the Kuwait Foundation for research on social media's role in national identity.
Advising and Grants:
- Directed research on elite influence in Kuwaiti social media
- Explored digital activism through photographic archives
- Former sessional instructor at Northern Lights College
Labs/Teams: Currently contributing to Royal Roads' interdisciplinary communication research initiatives.
