Dr. Pavel Rodin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Pavel Rodin is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in risk and crisis communications. He obtained his Ph.D. from the same university in 2023, where his thesis examined online participation and risk crisis communication. Prior to his doctoral studies, he earned a Master of Science in Communications in 2014. With over five years of practical experience in financial communications, he has worked with major banking institutions. His current research focuses on the conditions for effective risk and crisis communication in a multi-public society, funded by the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency. Additionally, he has contributed to several projects such as enhancing local journalism during crisis situations and analyzing media representation during the 2014-2015 Ebola outbreak. He teaches various courses in risk crisis communication, strategic communication, research methodology, and intercultural communications at the university. His scholarly work includes significant publications in the field, particularly relating to public engagement and communication strategies during health crises.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher

2023-01-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Göteborg, Sweden

Conducts research on risk and crisis communication, focusing on the role of online participation and societal impacts.

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).