Abhishek Aman is a Lecturer and Ph.D. candidate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's School of Journalism and Mass Communication. He holds an M.A. in Physics from UW-Madison and a B.Sc-M.Sc. in Physics from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee. His academic journey transitioned from particle physics research at CERN and IceCube to media studies, emphasizing critical code studies, digital media policy, and social movement analysis. Education: Ph.D. Candidate, School of Journalism & Mass Communication, UW-Madison M.A. in Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison B.Sc-M.Sc. in Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee His research focuses on the intersection of technology and media, including digital governance, social media discourse, and political communication. He explores topics like India's IT Rules 2021, the #MeToo movement, and viral media dynamics in political debates. His articles analyze media policy, social movements, and computational methodologies in journalism. Notable works include studies on data journalism epistemology, media framing of crises, and Twitter dynamics in political events. Abhishek has collaborated with CERN and the IceCube Neutrino Observatory, bridging his physics background with current media research. He currently contributes to debates on media ethics and digital accountability.
