CURRICULUM VITAE
BIOGRAPHY
Dear Researchers,
My name is Dr Mohd Nashriq Nizam. I graduated with a PhD in Journalism from Universiti Malaya and a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Media and Communication Studies at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. I have over 15 years of experience in various industries including corporate and international non-governmental organisations.
My expertise includes journalism, media and communication, public relations, new media, corporate communication, news writing, broadcasting and social sciences.
I have supervised three PhD students as the main supervisor and two as the co-supervisor and have also supervised 14 master students at my previous university.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENTEarth Sciences, Environmental Sciences And Management, Environmental Assessment And Management
- MALAYSIAN MASS MEDIA AND NEW MEDIASocial Sciences, Media And Communications, Digital Media And Media Studies
- MEDIA AND GLOBALISATION (INCLUDING INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION)Social Sciences, Media And Communications, Digital Media And Media Studies
- GLOBAL JOURNALISMSocial Sciences, Media And Communications, Journalism
- DIGITAL AND INTERACTIVE-MEDIA JOURNALISMSocial Sciences, Media And Communications, Journalism
- POLITICAL JOURNALISMSocial Sciences, Media And Communications, Journalism
- MEDIA AND MASS COMMUNICATION LAW (INCLUDING CENSORSHIP, ENTERTAINMENT LAW, FAKE NEWS, ISSUES ON PUBLISHING/ACT ON PUBLISHING, COMMUNICATION AND LAW AND MEDIA CONFLICT)Social Sciences, Media And Communications, Specialist Topics In Media And Communication
- PUBLIC RELATIONS (INCLUDING STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION, CORPORATE COMMUNICATION AND PERSUASION)Social Sciences, Media And Communications, Specialist Topics In Media And Communication
- CRITICAL-CULTURAL COMMUNICATIONSocial Sciences, Media And Communications, Specialist Topics In Media And Communication
- CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING IN ACCOUNTINGApplied Social Science And Humanities, Accounting, Environmental, Social And Governance (esg) Accounting
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
- Doctor of Philosophy, (JOURNALISM AND INFORMATION (JOURNALISM AND REPORTING))Universiti Malaya (UM)
- Master of Environmental Management, (DEVELOPMENT PLANNING)Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (unimas)
- Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honours, (Communication Studies)Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (unimas)
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
- Course Coordinator AIM 2004 Project Paper 109 Mar 2026 - 16 Aug 2026 (Department)
- Head of Postgraduate Programme (Communication)01 Apr 2024 - 31 Jan 2026 (National)
AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP
- KLUST Expert Talk Series (Discipline of Communication) - Head of Postgraduat Programme Communication2025, Kuala Lumpur University of Science and Technology (KLUST), National
PUBLICATIONS
Article in Journal
- Jing, X., Nizam, M.N. (2026). Research on Xi'an TV news communication effect and audience acceptance based on agenda setting framework, The Journal of Interactive Social Sciences, 2(2), 1-7
- Pant, L. D., & Nizam, M. N. (2026). Examining Ethical Journalism and Media Self-Regulation in Nepal. Journal of Advanced Academic Research, 13(1), 195–205. https://doi.org/10.3126/jaar.v13i1.90257
- Pant, L. D., Nizam , M. N. (2026). Scope, challenges and prospects of media self-regulation in Nepal. NPRC Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 3(1), 162–179.
- Chen, L. & Nizam, M.N. (2025). Research on China’s national image construction from the perspective of cross-cultural communication. Journal of Sociology and Education, 1(1), 1–8.
- Chen, L. & Nizam, M.N. (2025). Research on the mediating effect of user participation in the dissemination of Henan's cultural tourism short videos and the construction of destination image
- Dong, X. & Nizam, M.N. (2025). From trauma to frame: The emotional architecture of gender discourse on Chinese social media, Journal of Educational Studies,
- Dong, X. & Nizam, M.N. (2025). The upgrade of framing theory in the social media era. Journal of Sociology and Education, 1(7).
- Jing, X. & Nizam, M.N. (2025). Influence of Shaanxi people’s livelihood news report on social audience’s participation in public affairs. Lecture Notes in Education, Arts, Management and Social Science, 3(10), 89–97
- Duo, X., Ibrahim, F. & Nizam, M.N. (2024). The influence of social media on the cognition of chinese students in Malaysia. World Journal of Social Science Research, 11 (1),
- Sarok, A. & Nizam, M.N. (2019). The communities understandings on the roles of government in mitigating transboundary haze pollution in Sarawak Malaysia. The International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Invention, 6 (6), 5500-5512.
ESCI
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Nizam, Mohd Nashriq; Zanuddin, Hasmah; Rahamad, Mohamad Saleeh (2023). Mediatization and Populism Approach through Media Content Analysis of Newspapers during Sarawak's Election and Midterm Transition Government 2020, JURNAL KOMUNIKASI-MALAYSIAN JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATION. 39(3), 1-21. doi:10.17576/JKMJC-2023-3903-01
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Nizam, Mohd Nashriq; Zanuddin, Hasmah; Rahamad, Mohamad Saleeh (2022). SARAWAK ELECTIONS AND MIDTERM TRANSITION GOVERNMENT 2020: UNDERSTANDING THE PUBLIC'S PERCEPTION OF THE MEDIATIZATION AND POPULISM APPROACH THROUGH THE MEDIA CONTENT OF NEWSPAPERS, COMMUNICATION TODAY. 13(2), 136-165
Scopus
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Nizam M.N., Zanuddin H., Rahamad M.S. (2023). Mediatization and Populism Approach through Media Content Analysis of Newspapers during Sarawak s Election and Midterm Transition Government 2020, Jurnal Komunikasi: Malaysian Journal of Communication. 39(3), 1-21. doi:10.17576/JKMJC-2023-3903-01
RESEARCH INTEREST
- Journalism (Journalism)
- Media and Communication (Media and Communication)
- Public Relations (Public Relations)
- Corporate Communication (Corporate Communication)
- New Media (New Media)
- News Writing (News Writing)
- Social Sciences (Social Sciences)
PAPER PRESENTED
Oral Presenter
- Mediatization Approach Towards Media Populism in The Process of Electoral Democracy: Analysis Of Sarawak Newspaper In Ge14 And Midterm Transition of Malaysia Government 2020, 3rd International Conference on Islam, Media and Communication (ICIMaC 2021), Communication Programme & New Media Communications Programme, Faculty of Leadership and Management, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (National) (10 Jul 2021 - 11 Jul 2021)
ACADEMIC/ PROF. SERVICES
Evaluation
- (2026) Cyberbullying, Public Visibility, and Mental Well- Being: a Qualitative Study of Malaysian Social Media Influencers, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2026) A Longitudinal Study On The Developmental and Predictive Relationships Among Emotions, Learning Beliefs, and Interpreting Competence in Interpreter Training, International, (Reviewer)
- (2026) Exploring The Indonesian Government's Crisis Communication Strategy During Covid-19, National, (Reviewer)
- (2026) Virtual Assets as Cultural Capital: Game Culture and Gamer Identity Among Young Adults in Shanghai, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2026) Amalan Pengurusan Hak Cipta dan Pengiktirafan Kandungan Media Pertubuhan Berita Nasional Malaysia (bernama) Dalam Kalangan Wartawan Di Malaysia, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2026) Silent Nomads: Strategic Mapping of Cross-platform Social Media Lurking Among Chinese Emerging Adults and Meaning-making — a Paradigm Shift from Passive Consumption to Strategic Participation, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2026) Pelantikan Jawatan Unit Akreditasi dan Kualiti Bagi Jabatan Pengajian Media dan Komunikasi, Fakulti Sastera dan Sains Sosial, University, (Internal Assessor)
- (2026) Penyelaras Memorandum Persefahaman (mou), University, (Internal Assessor)
- (2026) Journal Article Reviewer - International Journal of Infrastructure Research and Management (ijirm), University, (Reviewer)
- (2026) Appointed as Internal Examiner Proposal Defence for Master in Communication and Doctor of Philosophy in Communication, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2026) Appointed as Internal Examiner Candidature Defence Doctor of Philosophy in Communication, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2025) External Panel of Assessor for Final Year Project (external) Universiti Selangor (unisel) 2024, University, (External Assessor)
- (2024) External Panel of Assessor for Final Year Project (external) Universiti Selangor (unisel) 2024, University, (External Assessor)
Contribution to External Organisation
- (2026) Postgraduate Academic Comittee, University, (Resource Person)
- (2026) Senior Lecturer, University, (Academic Appointment )
- (2023) Assistant Manager, Organisational Development, National, (Resource Person)
- (2023) Project Manager, International, (Resource Person)
- (2018) Head of Unit Publication, National, (Resource Person)
- (2016) Retails Sales Executive, National, (Resource Person)
- (2015) Broadcast Journalist, National, (Resource Person)
- (2014) Part Time Tutor, National, (Academic Appointment )
- (2012) Administrative Assistant, National, (Resource Person)
Contribution to Event
- (2026) Liasion Officer Fakulti, University, (Course Facilitator)
SUPERVISION
Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
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(2026) DATA JOURNALISM IN CHINA: A PRODUCTION-CONTENT-IMPACT MODEL OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE, TECHNOLOGICAL CAPACITY, AND AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT, GAO YUHAN
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(2023) The Impact of User Engagement in Short Videos as a Mediator in Cultural Tourism Communication Strategies: A Case Study of Henan Province, China, Liu Chen (Kuala Lumpur University of Science and Technology (klust))
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(2023) FRAMING OF GENDER ISSUES THROUGH THE VOICES OF CHINESE SOCIAL MEDIA USERS, Dong XiaoFei (Universiti Kuala Lumpur)
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(2021) Social Media Influence on the Oversea Chinese Students Cognition in Malaysia, Xu Duo (Kuala Lumpur University of Science and Technology (klust))
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(2021) EXAMINING MEDIA SELF-REGULATION AND THE EFFICACY OF JOURNALISTS' CODE OF CONDUCT IN UPHOLDING MEDIA CREDIBILITY AND PRESS FREEDOM IN NEPAL, Laxman Datt Pant (Kuala Lumpur University of Science and Technology (klust))
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(2021) CULTURE TRANSLATION OF SHAANXI INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE BASED ON RELEVANCE THEORY, Duan Wenting (Kuala Lumpur University of Science and Technology (klust))
Master
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(2024) THE INFLUENCE OF ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION ON EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT AND PRODUCTIVITY, Pervez MD Selim (Kuala Lumpur University of Science and Technology (klust))
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(2024) THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA COMMUNICATION ON CORPORATE COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT, Dinar Md Ashikul Haque (Kuala Lumpur University of Science and Technology (klust))
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(2023) PERCEPTION OF IUKL’S STUDENTS TOWARDS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PUBLIC RELATIONS EFFORTS AND STUDENT’S RETENTION, Mgomri Dhulal Ali (Kuala Lumpur University of Science and Technology (klust))
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(2023) EFFECTIVE IN CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION ON MULTINATIONAL BUSINESS SETTINGS, Li Chuan (Kuala Lumpur University of Science and Technology (klust))
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(2022) THE IMPACT OF MUTED GROUP THEORY TOWARDS THE DEVELOPMENT OF FEMINISM IN CHINA, Bai Rui (Kuala Lumpur University of Science and Technology (klust))
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(2022) THE IMPACT OF AI GENERATED CONTENT ON PLATFORM CREATORS, Yang Quanting (Kuala Lumpur University of Science and Technology (klust))
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(2022) “INFOTAINMENT” & AND ITS IMPACT ON SOCIETY, Qi Yuhan (Kuala Lumpur University of Science and Technology (klust))
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(2022) IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON CONSUMER SHOPPING BEHAVIOR, Zhao Liangwen (Kuala Lumpur University of Science and Technology (klust))
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(2022) IMPACT COGNITIVE DISSONANCE THROUGH ONLINE ADVERTISING TOWARD THE BUYING ATTITUDE OF BEIJING UNIVERSITY STUDENT, Zhen Junfang (Kuala Lumpur University of Science and Technology (klust))
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES
- Volunteer, (24 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2029) (National)
- COVID-19 Immunisation Programme for Refugees and Migrants (Project Manager). Funded by World Health Organization (WHO) - RM 546, 941.00, (01 Apr 2022 - 31 Dec 2022) (National)
- Regional Ramadhan Relief 2020 (Project Manager). Funded by Maybank Islamic Berhad - RM 628,040.00, (01 Dec 2020 - 31 May 2021) (International)
- COVID-19 Recovery and Preparedness: Connecting with smallholder farmers to Enhance Livelihood (Project Manager). Funded by NAMA Foundation - RM 55,000.00, (01 Sep 2020 - 31 Mar 2021) (National)
- COVID-19 Response Plan: B40s, Marginalized & At-Risk Community’s Livelihood Support (Project Manager). Funded by Yayasan Hasanah Grant 2020 - RM 250,000.00, (01 Jun 2020 - 31 Aug 2020) (National)
- COVID-19 Response: Food Packs for B40 Frontline Health Workers (Project Manager). Funded by Maybank Islamic Berhad (MIB) - RM 1,300,000.00, (01 Apr 2020 - 31 Aug 2020) (National)
- COVID-19 : Leave No One Behind (Project Manager). Funded by Maybank Islamic Berhad - RM 750, 326.81, (01 Apr 2020 - 31 May 2020) (National)
- Dekat Denganmu (DDM) Urban Poor Programme (Project Manager). Funded by Maybank Islamic Berhad - RM 500,000.00, (13 Jan 2020 - 31 Jan 2023) (National)
- Qatar Fund For Development (QFFD) Project fot Refugees in Malaysia (Project Manager). Funded by Qatar Fund for Development - RM 27,000,000.00, (13 Jan 2020 - 31 Jan 2023) (National)