Elahe Nezhadhossein

Dr. Elahe Nezhadhossein is an Assistant Professor of Sociology in the Department of Social Sciences at the University of New Brunswick. She earned her PhD in Sociology from Memorial University, where her dissertation on the North American mass media representation of Iranian women in social movements was awarded the Ph.D. Dissertation Prize (Scholarship in The Arts). Her foundational research focuses on the intersections of gender, race, media, and political activism, with a particular emphasis on the representation of Iranian and Muslim women in the media.

Recently, Dr. Nezhadhossein has expanded her research to explore the sociological impacts of artificial intelligence and digital technology. Her current work investigates algorithmic gatekeeping and the politics of (in)visibility, specifically exploring race and gender representation in AI-driven media and news aggregators. Through supported research grants, she is examining how digital spaces and algorithmic others shape public narratives and social movements.

Dr. Nezhadhossein's forthcoming book, Voices of Change: Iranian Women and Their Participation in Social Movements (under contract with the University of Toronto Press, expected 2026), critically examines how media narratives shape public perceptions of women's political resistance. Additionally, she is contributing upcoming book chapters to the University of Amsterdam Press and Edward Elgar Publishing. Her peer-reviewed work has been published in leading academic journals, including The Sociological Quarterly and Contention.

With an interdisciplinary background bridging sociology, gender studies, and political science, Dr. Nezhadhossein's teaching encourages critical thinking regarding contemporary social issues. At UNB, she teaches core and advanced courses, including Introduction to Sociology, Quantitative Research Methods, Technology and Social Change, and Gender, Power, and Health.

Beyond the classroom, Dr. Nezhadhossein is an active member of the Canadian and International Sociological Associations. Through her research, teaching, translation work, and public engagement, she remains dedicated to advancing a deeper understanding of the social forces that impact marginalized communities, bridging the gap between rigorous scholarship and real-world challenges.