Dr. Muhammad Noman, NingboTech University, China
Muhammad Noman is a Pakistani postdoctoral researcher at the School of Media and Law, Ningbo Tech University, China. He holds a Ph.D. in Intercultural Communication from Wuhan University. With a strong foundation in journalism, cross-cultural communication, and media studies, he has served as a lecturer, editor, and cultural advisor. Fluent in English, Urdu, and Chinese, he blends academic expertise with real-world media experience. Noman is also the Chief Editor of “Guanxi” magazine, promoting cultural diplomacy. 📚🌏📰
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🎓 Education
Muhammad Noman earned his Ph.D. in Intercultural Communication from Wuhan University, China (2017–2021), where he focused on expatriate adjustment and cultural dynamics. He completed his MA in Journalism and Mass Communication at Kohat University of Science and Technology (2013–2015) after earning a BSc degree from the same institution (2009–2011). Additionally, he holds a Diploma in Information Technology from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Board of Technical Education, where he trained in office automation, graphic design, and ICT. His academic path reflects a blend of communication, journalism, and technical skills. 🎓🧑🏫💻
💼 Experience
Noman currently serves as a postdoctoral fellow at Ningbo Tech University, China (2024–Present), researching cross-cultural media frameworks. Previously, he worked as a Lecturer at Government Postgraduate College, Kohat (2021–2022), teaching journalism and communication. He also serves as the Chief Editor of “GUANXI” magazine, focusing on cultural journalism and public diplomacy. With experience spanning academia, editorial leadership, and cultural advisory roles, Noman bridges communication theory and practical media applications. ✍️👨🏫📡
🏅 Awards & Honors
Muhammad Noman has been recognized with several academic accolades, including the Outstanding Academic Scholarship (2019–2020) and the First Prize of Wuhan University Academic Innovation Award (2020). He was a recipient of the Prime Minister Laptop Scheme (2015), reflecting his academic promise early on. He has also received various participation certificates from cultural and academic events in China, highlighting his commitment to intercultural engagement and scholarly innovation. 🏆🎖️📜
🔬 Research Focus
Noman’s research centers on cross-cultural communication, expatriate adjustment, and the media representation of international relations. His work explores how cultural training, social support, and journalism influence perceptions and integration in multicultural environments. He has published in top-tier SSCI journals like Frontiers in Psychology and Sustainability, and presented at IAMCR and ICIC conferences. His current focus includes China’s soft power, Belt and Road narratives, and media framing in South and Central Asia. 🌐📊🗞️
Publication Top Notes
📚 Cross-cultural adjustment of Chinese expatriates to Pakistan: Investigating the role of social support as a moderator – Acta Psychologica 📅 2025 🔍 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.105025 🔁 Cited by: TBD (recently published)
📚 Adjustment of self-initiated and organizational expatriates: The moderating role of cross-cultural training – Frontiers in Psychology 📅 2023 🔍 https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1044040 🔁 Cited by: 11+ (as indexed in Google Scholar/Scopus)
📚 Determining the Challenges Encountered by Chinese Expatriates in Pakistan – Sustainability 📅 2020 🔍 https://doi.org/10.3390/su12041327 🔁 Cited by: 40+ (as indexed in Google Scholar/Scopus)