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Ahlia University

Prof. Abdelbasit Ahmed Hashem Mahmoud

Professor
Chairperson of Mass Communication & Public Relations

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  • Holds extensive undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and curriculum design experience in digital communication, advertising, and public relations across multiple international academic institutions.
  • Possesses robust academic leadership experience, having served as Head of Department and Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, alongside supervising numerous master’s and doctoral dissertations.
  • Has published a wide range of peer-reviewed research papers in prestigious indexed international and regional journals focusing on digital media, public relations strategies, and audience communication analysis.
  • Awarded multiple accolades for best research papers at international academic conferences, alongside national recognition and journalistic excellence awards.
  • Active contributor to academic quality assurance, institutional accreditation frameworks, and professional scholarly associations.

Biography

Abd El-Basit Mahmoud received his doctorate in digital communication and advertising from Technische Universität Ilmenau in Germany. In addition to having taught communication, advertising, and public relations courses since 2001, he has led specialised professional workshops in academic and institutional settings across multiple countries. As an active faculty member and academic leader, he has contributed significantly to designing academic programs, enhancing curriculum structures, and serving on committees for strategic planning, quality assurance, and academic development. Working closely with students, researchers, and academic peers, he has also developed professional training initiatives and supervised extensive postgraduate research. Additionally, he has published peer-reviewed papers in different fields of mass communication, digital marketing, and public relations, serving as a reviewer and participant in various international academic journals and conferences. He has actively served his academic community by participating in institutional development, community engagement programs, and chairing academic conference sessions. He is a member of multiple professional bodies and scholarly associations.

Teaching Areas

  • Public Relations and Strategic Communication
  • Digital Communication and New Media
  • Advertising Theory and Practice
  • Mass Media Theories and Research Methods

Research Areas

  • Digital Public Relations and Electronic Word of Mouth
  • Online Advertising and Persuasive Pathways
  • Social Media Uses and Gratifications
  • Health and Public Sector Communication Strategies
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