About

Dr. Aswad’s expertise spans immigrant and refugee studies, Middle East communication, political communications, and social movements. Her scholarly approach integrates rhetorical tradition, post-colonial theory, critical theory, social movement theory, and transnational studies, reflected in her publications in leading communication journals.

Research Impact and Accolades

Dr. Aswad’s expertise in immigrant and refugee studies, Middle East communication, political communications, and social movements, utilizing critical and post-colonial theories, sheds light on complex global communication issues. Her scholarly contributions open new conversations about power, identity, and the role of communication in social change within diverse transnational contexts.