Accomplished researcher, educator, and media expert with over 20 years of experience in academia, journalism, and communication consultancy. Demonstrates excellence in
educational leadership, innovative research, journalism, and strategic communication, with significant contributions to digital media studies. Research focuses on the impacts of AI on public relations, strategic communication, online news consumption, and cultural representations in the digital public sphere.
Academic Experience
| From | To | Present | Position | Institution | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/10/2021 | Assistant Professor | Arab American University | Assistant Professor, Department of Media and Communication, Faculty of Graduate Studies. | ||
| 10/01/2017 | 31/08/2021 | Assistant Professor | Al-Quds Open University | Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Media | |
| 01/10/2018 | 01/02/2020 | Part-Time Lecturer | Arab American University |
Administrative Experience
| From | To | Present | Position | Institution | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/09/2022 | 31/08/2023 | Head of the Media & Communication Department, Faculty of Graduate Studies. | Arab American University | Led the department’s academic and administrative affairs | |
| 01/08/2017 | 31/08/2021 | Dean of the Faculty of Media | Al-Quds Open University | Led the college administrative and academic affairs. | |
| 15/04/2009 | 31/08/2010 | Communications Officer | AMIDEAST | I designed PR strategies and enhanced organizational profiling. | |
| 15/07/2008 | 12/04/2009 | Media Coordinator | The Palestinian Initiative for the Promotion of Global Dialogue and Democracy – MIFTAH | Contributed to online content and media relations. | |
| 27/02/2001 | 01/07/2008 | News Editing Manager | Palestine News and Information Agency-Wafa | Oversaw news content and editorial teams. |
Education
| University/College Name | Degree Received | Specialization | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Galway | Phd | Digital Arts and Humanities | Thesis: ‘The Palestine Solidarity Movement in Ireland and the UK: Mediating and Framing Palestine online’. |
| University of Strathclyde | MSc/MS | Media and Communication Research | |
| Birzeit University | BA | Journalism and Political Science |
Skills
Media training, Media content development, Project management, Research Methodologies: Advanced proficiency in qualitative and quantitative research methods, Professional: Strategic communication, academic writing, organizational management, Software: NVivo, WordPress, data analysis tools
Awards
2021 - 2023 Fellow Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, USA, and WiSER, Johannesburg, South Africa., 2011 - 2016 Digital Arts and Humanities Ph.D. Scholarship NUI Galway, funded by the Ireland Higher Education Authority., 2010 - 2011 Palestinian Student Scholarship Scheme University of Strathclyde, Scotland, UK.
Languages
Arabic
English
French
English
French
Courses Taught
| Course Title | Level |
|---|---|
| Communication Theory | Graduate |
| Semiotics | Graduate |
| Capstone Project | Graduate |
| Principles of Writing for Public Relations | Graduate |
| Media Law and Ethics | Graduate |
| Research Methods | Graduate |
| Media, Culture & Society | Graduate |
| English for Public Relations | Graduate |
| Introduction to Media Management | Graduate |
| Writing for Public Relations | Graduate |
| Social Media and Public Relations | Graduate |
| Public Relations: Theories and Modules | Graduate |
| Introduction to Communication Science | Undergraduate |
| E-Publishing | Undergraduate |
| Principles of News Writing | Undergraduate |
| Writing for New Media | Undergraduate |
| Media Skills in English | Undergraduate |
| Introduction to Public Relations | Undergraduate |