About the Editor-In-Chief

 

Dr Verlumun Celestine Gever is a highly distinguished communication and digital media scholar, currently serving as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mass Communication at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the Verlumun Journal of AI, Gender and Cultural Studies, a platform he founded to advance critical discourse at the intersection of technology and society.

Global Academic Recognition

Dr Gever’s profile is marked by exceptional research impact and international acclaim. He is ranked among the top 2% of scientists worldwide (2024 data), according to the prestigious analysis by Stanford University and Elsevier. Nationally, he consistently ranks among the top 500 scholars in Nigeria according to Scopus SciVal rankings. Notably, since 2019, Dr Gever has been recognised as the number one communication scholar in Nigeria based on his Scopus publications.

Scholarly Productivity and Impact

His academic output is extensive and globally recognised. As of early 2026, his portfolio includes:

  • Scopus: Over 90 articles with 733+ citations and an H-index of 16.
  • Web of Science: 80+ articles with 537+ citations and an H-index of 15.
  • Peer Review: A steadfast commitment to scholarly integrity with over 137 verified reviews in Web of Science.

His research has been published by the world’s leading academic houses, including Elsevier, SAGE, Springer Nature, Taylor & Francis, Oxford University Press, Emerald, and Wiley Online. An accomplished academic entrepreneur, Dr Gever is also the founder of the Scopus-indexed Ianna Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies and the Mdooter Journal of Communication and Digital Technologies.

International Fellowship and Expertise

Dr Gever’s expertise is enriched by a global perspective. He is an alumnus of the Centre for Advanced Internet Studies (CAIS) in Bochum, Germany, where he served as a Research Fellow. During his tenure there, he secured a significant grant for research into the impact of digital media on 21st-century scholarship. Furthermore, he holds a designation as a Research Fellow of the INTI International University, Malaysia.

Academic Background and Professional Standing

Dr Gever earned his first degree from Kogi State University (now Prince Abubakar Audu University), graduating as the Best Graduating Student of his set. He holds both a Master’s and a Doctorate in Mass Communication from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

He is an active member of the African Council for Communication Education (ACCE) and the International Crisis Management Association, UK. Beyond his empirical research, he is a certified member of the International Strategic Management Institute (ISMI) and a creative writer; his debut novel, The Corper, received an Excellence Award from ISMI. Beyond his academic and empirical research, Dr Gever is a prolific creative writer dedicated to social advocacy. His second novel, the Stolen Joy, which chronicles the herdsmen attacks in Benue State, has been officially approved by the Benue State Government as a compulsory text for Junior Secondary Schools. This recognition underscores his influence as a public intellectual and his commitment to documenting contemporary challenges facing Nigerian society through literature.

Known for his methodical approach and tireless work ethic, Dr Gever’s multidisciplinary skills—ranging from advanced statistical analysis in SPSS to creative literature—have earned him the reputation amongst his peers as an encyclopaedia of knowledge.

Research Profiles