Dr. Nashwa Elyamany, Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research at the College of Language and Communication, Smart Village Campus, is a dedicated scholar and interdisciplinary researcher in applied linguistics and multimodal discourse. With over a decade of experience as a certified IELTS Speaking Examiner, her academic journey has been marked by a commitment to advancing language education and fostering intercultural communication. Dr. Elyamany began her career with a strong foundation in linguistics and applied language studies, which evolved into a passion for exploring the intersections of language, media, and technology. She has held several key academic leadership roles, including Head of the Languages Department and Associate Dean for Training and Community Service, where she spearheaded initiatives that bridged academic excellence with community impact. Her scholarly work reflects a dynamic engagement with diverse fields, ranging from Cognitive Linguistics and Stylistics to Forensic Linguistics, Digital Humanities, Computer Vision, and Natural Language Processing. She has contributed over 40 research publications to internationally recognized journals and edited two special issues for Multimodal Communication and Language and Semiotic Studies (De Gruyter). Her interdisciplinary expertise and methodological rigor have earned her numerous scientific publication awards and invitations to present at prestigious conferences in Egypt, Greece, the UK, Spain, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan. A recognized voice in multimodal critical discourse analysis and American culture and media studies, Dr. Elyamany's research spans the critical analysis of political and motivational speeches, digital storytelling, translanguaging in media, and the aesthetics of television advertisements, docu-dramas, and forensic crime dramas. She is also at the forefront of studying post-human narratives in science and climate fiction films, as well as the emerging fields of conversational AI and virtual influencers. In her current role, she continues to mentor graduate students, lead cutting-edge interdisciplinary projects, and contribute to shaping the future of language and communication studies. Known for her scholarly innovation and strategic vision, Dr. Elyamany exemplifies academic leadership in a rapidly evolving digital and multimodal landscape.
