Visiting Professor at Catolica University Portugal. He earned his PhD in Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida. He is a journalism professor at Kennesaw State University in the USA. Professor Azriel has written two books: Restricting Los Angeles Paparazzi: California's Legal Efforts Impacting Free Press Rights (2021, Lexington Books) and Enduring Jewish Communities Around the World: Models of Effective Communication (2024, Lexington Books).