Dr. Mohammad Awad AlAfnan is an Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics and Communication at the American University of the Middle East, Kuwait. He holds a PhD in Applied Linguistics and has established an international reputation for his research in discourse analysis, digital communication, educational technology, artificial intelligence in education, and language and identity studies. He has published extensively in leading international journals and edited volumes on topics related to communication practices, social media discourse, educational discourse, online learning, and the impact of emerging technologies on language and education. His recent work focuses on the intersection of discourse, technology, and learning, with particular attention to AI-mediated communication, digital literacy, and human-centered approaches to education.He is the author and editor of several scholarly books and has presented his research at international conferences across Asia and the Middle East. His research has contributed to advancing understanding of how digital technologies and artificial intelligence reshape communication, knowledge construction, and educational practices in contemporary societies.

Dr. Mohammad Awad AlAfnan is an Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics and Communication at the American University of the Middle East, Kuwait. He holds a PhD in Applied Linguistics and has established an international reputation for his research in discourse analysis, digital communication, educational technology, artificial intelligence in education, and language and identity studies. He has published extensively in leading international journals and edited volumes on topics related to communication practices, social media discourse, educational discourse, online learning, and the impact of emerging technologies on language and education. His recent work focuses on the intersection of discourse, technology, and learning, with particular attention to AI-mediated communication, digital literacy, and human-centered approaches to education.He is the author and editor of several scholarly books and has presented his research at international conferences across Asia and the Middle East. His research has contributed to advancing understanding of how digital technologies and artificial intelligence reshape communication, knowledge construction, and educational practices in contemporary societies.