
Hanan Hafiz is a humanities scholar whose research investigates the intricate intersections of digital media, cultural dynamics, and artistic innovation. Her work critically examines how digital technologies influence communication, media representation, and the evolving dialogue between art and technology. By exploring the reciprocal relationship between digital platforms and societal norms, Hanan sheds light on how media both reflects and reshapes contemporary cultural landscapes. Bridging theoretical inquiry with practical engagement, her scholarship offers perspectives on the transformative role of digital media in modern culture and the creative industries.
Education

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PhD in Digital Media,Text and Technology, University of Central Florida.
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MA in Communication and Digital Media, Saginaw Valley State University.
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BA in Mass Communication- Journalism, King Abdulaziz University.
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Publications
Hafiz, Hanan, "Emojis as Text Technology: Between Visual Paradigm and Cultural Revolution" (2025). Graduate Thesis and Dissertation post-2024. 306. https://stars.library.ucf.edu/etd2024/306
Acknowledgments

Organizing and coordinating the 5th Effat Student Film Festival Effat University 📍Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Organizing and coordinating film production workshops for high school students. Aloula cooperation 📍Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.