Affiliated Lecturer, Cambridge Digital Humanities

Dr Wesam Amer

Scholar of Media, Communication and Political Discourse

Dr Wesam Amer is a media and communication scholar whose research examines how digital platforms, artificial intelligence and political discourse shape power, legitimacy and mobilisation, particularly in conflict and crisis environments. His work spans hypermedia warfare, AI-mediated communication, platform governance and the reconstruction of higher education in conflict zones.

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15+

Years of research

16+

Scholarly outputs

5

Countries of appointment

8+

Fellowships and awards

Services

Academic & professional expertise

Research & Grants

Research design, methodology and grant-proposal development for individuals and teams.

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Media & Comms Analysis

Political, conflict and media-communication analysis, briefings and strategy.

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Higher-Ed Development

Curriculum design, academic leadership support and institutional development.

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Mentoring & Training

Research-methods training and postgraduate research mentoring and supervision.

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Research

Where my work concentrates

Hypermedia Warfare & Conflict Communication

How digital platforms, AI and discourse reshape legitimacy, mobilisation and power in wartime.

AI-Mediated Communication

Generative AI, algorithms and computational propaganda in contemporary political communication.

Platform Governance & Visibility

Algorithmic visibility, moderation and governance across social-media ecosystems.

Higher Education in Conflict Zones

Scholasticide, epistemicide and rebuilding academic life in post-war Gaza.

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Selected Publications

  • 2026

    Amer, M. & Ashour, R.

    Protection of Palestinian journalists: Analysing Israeli violations during the Gaza War 2023–2025 within the framework of international humanitarian law.

    Media, War & Conflict.

  • 2025

    Takhun, R., Dadfar Spanta, F., Amer, M. & Fleschenberg, A.

    Reflections on scholasticide and epistemicide: Testimonies from Myanmar and Afghanistan to Palestine and beyond.

    International Quarterly for Asian Studies.

  • 2025

    Amer, M.

    Framing resistance in Hamas's military media: Mobilisation strategies and discursive narratives during the Gaza War (2023–2025).

    Islamic Studies Review.

  • 2023

    Amer, M.

    Hamas in cyberspace: Social media and forms of political expression.

    Arab Media & Society.

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I welcome enquiries about research collaboration, academic exchange, teaching, supervision, public engagement and professional opportunities.

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