GPA 3.95 / 4.00.
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Curriculum Vitae
Lecturer in the Communication and Media Department at King Faisal University. MA in Digital Communication and Media Arts from DePaul University, researching online disinhibition and anonymity in multiplayer environments.
Education
Master of Arts, Digital Communication and Media Arts, with Distinction
DePaul University, Chicago · 2022 – 2023
Bachelor of Arts, Communication and Media, with Honors
King Faisal University, Hofuf · 2013 – 2017
GPA 4.84 / 5.00.
Research interests
- Online disinhibition, anonymity and toxic behavior in digital spaces
- Computer-mediated communication, online identity and self-presentation
- Platform design and its effects on user behavior
- Emotional and cognitive processes in online interactions and gaming
- Neurodivergent users and inclusive, human-centered platform design
- Digital inequality and algorithmic bias
Research experience
The Online Disinhibition Effect in Multiplayer Video Games
Graduate research, DePaul University · 2022 – 2023
Designed an exploratory survey on players' gaming habits and exposure to toxic behavior, adapting items from the Game Addiction Scale (Lemmens, Valkenburg & Peter, 2009). Conducted four in-depth interviews with gamers, including community moderators, on emotions and on how gender and race shaped their experiences. Analyzed the interview data in a qualitative research paper and obtained IRB approval to expand the study.
Creative projects
Kaktus Konquest, an interactive experience on the online disinhibition effect in multiplayer video games
Master's thesis project, DePaul University · 2022 – 2023
Built on my survey and interview research, offering players coping strategies for dealing with toxicity. Visit the project
Algorithmic bias projects
Non-Traditional Academic Publication course, DePaul University · 2022 – 2023
Algorithm Bias in Music, a video essay on gender imbalance in Spotify's algorithm, and Racism in Predictive Policing Tools, a short-form explainer on racial bias in predictive policing and how the design could be fixed. Watch the video essay · Watch the explainer
Sentient AI, game design project
DePaul University · 2022 – 2023
Co-designed a video game with a team and co-created its pixel art.
Teaching
King Faisal University, Hofuf
Communication and Media Department · 2019 – Present
Lecturer
Dec 2025 – Present · Full-time, 35 hrs/week
Deliver lectures in media, communication and public relations studies. Design course material, assessments and lesson plans. Supervise and mentor students through capstone projects. Contribute to curriculum and program development within the department.
Teaching Assistant
2019 – Dec 2025 · Full-time, 35 hrs/week
On full-time academic leave for graduate study at DePaul University, 2022 to 2023. Delivered lectures in media, communication and public relations studies. Planned lessons and designed course material and assessments. Mentored students in capstone projects and advised on academic progress. Planned and executed departmental exhibitions.
Courses taught
Theory and ethics: Communication and Media Theories · Media Regulations and Ethics · Introduction to Media
Digital media: Multimedia Communication · Online Public Relations · Introduction to Journalism and Electronic Publishing
Advertising: Advertising Campaign Planning · Print and Digital Advertising Production · Radio and Television Advertising
Broadcast and film: Introduction to Radio and Television · Radio and Television Program Production · Radio and Television Directing · Documentary Film
Professional practice: Protocol and Ceremonial Practice
Average class size of 70 students.
Professional experience
Executive Assistant
Alsafa Aluminum Co., Dammam · 2017 – 2019 · Full-time, 40 hrs/week
Executive scheduling and correspondence, reporting and records, and liaison between management, staff and external parties.
Private English Tutor
Self-employed, Saudi Arabia · 2016 · Part-time, 15 hrs/week
Gave private English lessons to elementary school students.
English Instructor
Local children's club, Saudi Arabia · Summer 2015 · Seasonal, part-time, 15 hrs/week
Taught English to children aged 4 to 6.
Volunteer experience
Editor
Albalad News, Saudi Arabia · 2016 – 2017 · Volunteer, part-time, 15 hrs/week
Supervised a team of editors and served as gatekeeper for the global news section, selecting and editing stories for publication.
Awards & funding
Full Doctoral Scholarship
King Faisal University, for PhD study beginning Fall 2027
Full Scholarship
King Faisal University, Master of Arts study at DePaul University · 2022 – 2023
Skills & methods
- Research
- Mixed-methods research design
- Survey design and scale adaptation
- In-depth interviewing
- Qualitative coding and thematic analysis
- IRB protocols and human-subjects research
- Creative
- Interactive and web-based storytelling
- Comic and character design
- 2D art and storyboarding
- Pixel art and game design
- Video essay and short-form video production
- 3D modelling and animation
- Creative writing
- Software
- Autodesk Maya
- Procreate
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
Languages
Arabic (native) · English (IELTS 8.0)