Walid Al-Saqaf is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer at Södertörn University, with a diverse background in computer engineering, journalism, and media technology. His interdisciplinary research focuses on areas such as data journalism, digital verification, fact-checking, disinformation, and blockchain technology. With over eight years of experience as a journalist, including a senior role at the Wall Street Journal, Al-Saqaf brings practical insights to his academic work. He has developed tools like Mecodify for analyzing Twitter data and has been actively involved in projects related to Internet censorship and censorship circumvention technology, particularly during the Arab Spring. Additionally, Al-Saqaf is engaged in non-commercial use of ICTs, democracy, and development, holding positions in organizations like the Internet Society. His expertise extends to areas such as social media, social network analysis, and initiatives to improve Internet services and access in regions like Yemen.
Areas of Expertise
.Net software development, Activism, Communication strategies, Data analysis, Human rights, IP networking, Internet applications, Job skills development + training, Journalism, Misinformation awareness, Policy advocacy