Wissam Atwan
@wissamatwan
I research digital societies and turn media data into evidence-based insights.
Palestine, State ofWhat I'm looking for
I've taught Digital Media, Media Discourse, Interactive Storytelling, Data Journalism, and Research Methods at Al-Quds University, while conducting interdisciplinary research in digital media, psychometrics, and online behaviour.
At Algo Analytica and DanChurchAid, I conducted media impact assessments and digital discourse analysis, designed research instruments, coordinated quantitative data collection, and produced statistical analysis and visualizations using SPSS and Excel.
My published research examines social media addiction, mental health, psychometric measurement, nationalism, and digital media discourse in Palestinian society. I work across Arabic and English linguistic, cultural, contextual, and audience analysis, with experience in structured annotation, research QA, and defensible analytical writing.
Before moving into digital media research, I spent more than 15 years in medical laboratories, including supervising a growing team at Mussallam Hospital, implementing and validating analyzers, reviewing quality-control trends, and supporting continuous quality improvement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lecturer & Researcher
Al-Quds University
Sep 2021 - Aug 2024 (2 years 11 months)
Designed and delivered inquiry-based undergraduate teaching in digital media and research methods. Integrated statistical tools and supervised student research projects.
MEAL Officer & Media Consultant
Algo Analytica / DanChurchAid
May 2020 - Aug 2023 (3 years 3 months)
Conducted media impact assessments and digital discourse analysis. Designed research instruments and applied statistical analysis to produce data visualizations.
Medical Laboratory Supervisor
Mussallam Hospital
Jan 2012 - Dec 2018 (6 years 11 months)
Supervised a team of medical laboratory technologists, led analyzer implementation and validation, and authored SOPs. Reviewed QC data and performed statistical analysis for quality improvement.
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Palestine Hospital
Jan 2007 - Dec 2012 (5 years 11 months)
Performed multidisciplinary diagnostic testing and operated, calibrated, and troubleshot analyzers. Participated in quality control and documentation.
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Al-Huryya Medical Center
Jan 2004 - Dec 2007 (3 years 11 months)
Performed specialized diagnostic testing and quality control activities.
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Kubat Holeem Medical Center
Jan 2001 - Dec 2004 (3 years 11 months)
Performed multidisciplinary laboratory testing and quality improvement activities.
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Makassed Hospital
Jan 2000 - Dec 2001 (1 year 11 months)
Performed diagnostic testing across major laboratory disciplines.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Birzeit University
Professional Diploma, Data Science
2022 - 2022
Professional Diploma in Applied Data Science from Birzeit University in 2022.
Al-Quds University
Master of Arts, Digital Media and Communications
Master of Arts in Digital Media and Communications from Al-Quds University in 2021.
Birzeit University
Professional Diploma, Strategic Planning and International Communication
2017 - 2017
Professional Diploma in Strategic Planning and International Communication from Birzeit University in 2017.
Al-Quds University
Bachelor of Science, Medical Technology
Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology from Al-Quds University in 2000.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Palestine, State ofAuthorized to work in
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Skills
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