Aviv Barnoy

Dr. Aviv Barnoy is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Media and Communication within the Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication (ESHCC) at Erasmus University Rotterdam. His research focuses on strategic communication, digitalization, AI epistemology, and misinformation studies, blending philosophical theories with empirical analysis. He actively collaborates with industry, regulators, and citizens to bridge academic and practical domains.

Barnoy’s work has been supported by grants from the International Communication Association (ICA), Israel Science Foundation (ISF), and other institutions. His interdisciplinary research examines contemporary challenges in media trust, journalistic practices, and the epistemological foundations of news production. He frequently engages with national media to contextualize complex issues for public discourse.

• Research Grants: ICA, ISF, Komorov Fund, The 2nd Authority for Media, Zefat College Fund, AiPact
• Key Themes: Media Cynicism, Native Advertising Boundaries, Epistemic Crisis in Journalism

His publications explore topics such as verification processes, source credibility dynamics, and the evolution of news ecosystems. Barnoy’s methodological contributions include innovative approaches to reconstructing news production practices, offering frameworks for understanding modern journalism’s complexities.