PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY
Laurent Charles Boyomo Assala is a Professor of Information and Communication Sciences with more than 40 years of experience in university administration, teaching, and research.
He studied in Cameroon and France, where he obtained multiple advanced degrees in Journalism, Communication, Management, and Political Science. Over the years, he has taught Information and Communication Sciences, Sociology, Political Science, and Management at several leading institutions, including:
- ESSTIC, University of Yaoundé II
- National School of Administration and Magistracy (ENAM), Yaoundé – Social Policies
- Institute for Training in Demographic Research (University of Yaoundé II) – IEC / Advocacy
- Universities of Douala, Yaoundé I, and Yaoundé II (FSJP) – Communication and Political Science
He has been an active member of numerous scientific committees of academic research journals and has published extensively on topics such as Media Economics, Media Sociology, Media Law, Advertising, Popular Science, Political Anthropology, and Public Policy.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Over 40 years in university administration, including roles as Deputy Director and Director of the Advanced School of Mass Communication (ASMAC), University of Yaoundé II.
- Member of multiple scientific committees for international academic journals.
- Prolific author with publications spanning media, communication, politics, and policy.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 1974–1977: Advanced Diploma in Journalism – University of Yaoundé
- 1982–1984: Diploma – French Institute of Management (IAE of Dijon)
- 1985–1986: Advanced Diploma in Management – IAE of Dijon
- 1986–1988: Doctorate in Press Communication – University of Paris II
- 1987–1988: Advanced Diploma in Political Science – University of Paris I Sorbonne
- 1988: New Regime Doctorate in Communication (specializing in Media Economics & Corporate Communication) – University of Paris II
- 1996: Accreditation to Supervise Research – University of Paris II
