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Hakan Ayaz serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Journalism at Gaziantep University's Faculty of Communication since 2024, following progression from Research Assistant (2013-2022) to Doctor Lecturer (2022-2024). His academic foundation includes a Doctorate in Press and Publication (2015-2021), Master's in Press and Publishing with thesis (2012-2015), and Bachelor's in Communication PR (2005-2010), all from Anadolu University.
His research centers on digital communication transformations, with emphasis on artificial intelligence applications in journalism, digital citizenship frameworks, and social media dynamics. Key investigations explore AI-driven news production (e.g., Dipnot.TV case studies), post-truth phenomena during disasters like the 2023 earthquakes, and digital activism versus online lynching in crisis contexts.
Analysis of his 2021-2024 publications reveals consistent focus on Turkish media landscapes through content analysis of social media, cartoons, and news dissemination. Recurring themes include digital literacy challenges, ethical implications of algorithmic journalism, and evolving citizen roles in information ecosystems, primarily utilizing qualitative methodologies within local contexts.
Dr. Ayaz has supervised one master's thesis on Alevi cultural associations' social media practices while teaching core courses including Social Media and Communication, Digital Citizenship, and Media Literacy across undergraduate and graduate programs. His administrative service includes Domestic Vice Dean duties (2023-2025), though no research grants or laboratory affiliations are documented in available records.
