معرفی
FERİHAN AYAZ is an Associate Professor at Gaziantep University Faculty of Communication, Journalism Department, with expertise in Communication Studies, Digital Media, Health Communication, and Media Literacy. She holds a PhD in Press and Publication from Anadolu University (2019), an MA in Communication (2007), and a BA in Radio, TV, and Cinema (2003).
- Education: PhD (Press and Publication, Anadolu University, 2019), MA (Communication, Anadolu University, 2007), BA (Radio, TV, Cinema, Ege University, 2003).
- Administrative Roles: Head of Journalism Department (2024), Erasmus Coordinator (2021).
Research Interests focus on digital communication, AI in journalism, health media, social media analysis, and crisis communication. Her work explores ethical implications of AI, health literacy, and pandemic/disaster media coverage.
Publications span digital culture, health communication, AI trends, and social media ethics, including books like 'Questions' in the AI Equation (2024) and Digital Culture: A Story of Change (2023). She has authored 19 book chapters, 18 journal articles, and 12 conference papers.
Teaching Experience includes courses on Media and Culture, New Media, Health Communication, and Research Methods at Gaziantep University. She has supervised theses on earthquake journalism, migration in public spheres, and YouTube parenting content.
- Projects: 1. Commercialization in Health Media (Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, 2014–2019); 2. Health Publishing Principles in Turkey (TÜBİTAK, 2015).
Prior to academia, she worked as Editor at Haber Ekspres Gazetesi (2009–2013) and Reporter at İstikbal Gazetesi (2007–2008).
