Cherian George is an accomplished academic and journalist with extensive experience in media studies. Currently serving as an Editor at AcademiaSG since May 2019 and a Professor of Media Studies at Hong Kong Baptist University since August 2014, Cherian also holds the position of Director for the Centre for Media and Communication Research. Cherian's expertise has been recognized through various visiting scholar roles at prestigious institutions such as Stanford University and the University of Pennsylvania. Additionally, Cherian directed the Asia Journalism Fellowship from 2009 to 2016 and was an Associate Professor at Nanyang Technological University from 2004 to 2014. Cherian's educational background includes a PhD in Communication from Stanford University, an MSc in Journalism from Columbia University, and a BA (Hons) in Social and Political Sciences from the University of Cambridge.