Laura Angela Amigo

Laura Angela Amigo is a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute of Media and Journalism (IMeG) within the Faculty of Communication, Culture, and Society at Università della Svizzera italiana (USI). She also serves as a senior lecturer in communication at the InfoCom Department, University of Lille, France. Her work bridges academic research and practical media innovation across Europe.

• PhD in Journalism and Communication, University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland
• Master's in Communication, University of UMLV, France (magna cum laude)
• Master's (maîtrise) in Law and Political Science, University of Nice, France (magna cum laude)
• Bachelor's in Political Science, University of Lyon 3, France (cum laude)

Her research centers on the digital transformation of journalism, particularly how emerging technologies reshape news production and how media organizations engage audiences. She investigates the use of AI in journalism, ethical challenges in public communication, and participatory forms of local journalism. Her work combines qualitative and critical approaches to understand evolving media ecosystems.

The 15 most recent articles reflect a strong trajectory in digital journalism, audience engagement, and ethical implications of AI in media. Keywords include Artificial Intelligence, Journalism, Communication, Ethics, Digital Media, and Public Communication. The subfields span AI ethics, immersive journalism, participatory practices, newsroom innovation, algorithmic transparency, and media democratization, showing a consistent focus on technology's societal impact on journalism.

Scientific recognition includes competitive funding and formal qualification:

• Qualification for assistant professorship, French National Council of Universities (CNU)
• Funding from Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF)
• Funding from French National Research Agency (ANR)
• EU Horizon 2020 project 'Diacomet'
• Research commissioned by Swiss Federal Media Commission (COFEM)
• Study funded by Initiative for Media Innovation (IMI)

Laura Amigo actively advises and contributes to academic and policy-oriented research. She has led major funded projects and collaborated internationally. Though no formal students are listed, her leadership roles in research and teaching indicate mentorship capacity. She has delivered over 50 presentations and taught at universities in Switzerland, France, Belgium, and Italy, demonstrating broad academic engagement.

She is affiliated with the Institute of Media and Journalism (IMeG) at USI, a hub for critical media studies and innovation. Her involvement in EU and national projects positions her within influential research networks focused on media ethics, digital transformation, and public communication.