Dr Patricia Alves

Dr Patricia Alves is a digital media educator and researcher, whose work bridges critical theory with contemporary practice. With expertise across social media studies, philosophy of technology, and democratic engagement, she brings both scholarly rigor and industry insight to her teaching and research.

Her doctoral research at the University of Technology Sydney applied postphenomenological frameworks to understand how social media platforms shape young Brazilians' political participation, work that speaks directly to global concerns about digital citizenship and democratic futures. Her academic work is enriched by over a decade of experience as a broadcast journalist in Brazil.

Patricia's pedagogical approach draws from extensive international experience across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Latin America, including collaborative projects with NGOs in Malaysia and Vietnam. She is committed to inclusive teaching practices that recognises the diverse backgrounds and learning needs of contemporary university students, creating learning environments where all students can thrive in an increasingly digital world.