Dr. Hiwa Alidoust

Hiwa Alidoust, born in Bane, Eastern Kurdistan, migrated to Germany in 1992. His academic journey in political philosophy and sociology culminated in a doctorate, leading to teaching roles at Hildesheim and Darmstadt universities. With an unwavering commitment to education, Dr. Alidoust currently serves as the deputy head of a prestigious middle school in the city of Darmstadt. Simultaneously, he continues to contribute to the academic realm as a part-time collaborator with the Department of Sociology at the University of Darmstadt. His research focus spans the critical philosophy of the Frankfurt School and contemporary postmodernist philosophy and sociology.

Over recent years, Dr. Alidoust assumed the role of editor-in-chief for Hema, a significant social-political magazine. His tenure at the helm transformed the publication into a pivotal platform, fostering innovative and progressive perspectives concerning the intricate questions and challenges prevalent in the Middle East and Kurdistan. Through Dr. Alidoust’s guidance, Hema has evolved into an influential space that curates and presents groundbreaking viewpoints, offering a nuanced understanding of the region’s multifaceted issues.