Communication & Media Technologies

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Dr. Ahmed Tawalbeh

Dr. Ahmed Tawalbeh

Current Position: Head of Department

Email: dr.ahmad.tawalbeh@gulfuniversity.edu.bh

Research Field: Radio and TV

Title: Assistant Professor

College: Communication & Media Technologies

Department: Media and Public Relations

Specialization (General): Media

Specialization (Specific): Radio and TV

Qualification

  • Ph.D. in Philosophy in Media / Radio and Television, 1998
  • Bachelor's & Master's Degree in International Journalism, 1993

Professional Membership

  • Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy
  • Member of the Jordanian Journalists Association

Teaching & Learning Statement

Dr. Ahmed Tawalbeh believes in creating an interactive and dynamic learning environment that combines theoretical foundations with practical media production skills. He encourages students to engage in critical analysis of media content and to develop their creative abilities through hands-on projects involving radio and television production.

Experience

Dr. Tawalbeh has extensive academic and professional experience spanning over 25 years in the field of media studies. He has taught at several universities in Jordan and Bahrain, and has contributed to curriculum development for radio and television programs. He has also worked as a media consultant and trainer for various organizations.

Research Interest

His research interests focus on radio and television broadcasting, media content analysis, the impact of digital media on traditional broadcasting, and journalism ethics in the modern media landscape.

Selected Publications

  1. "The Evolution of Radio Broadcasting in the Arab World" – Arab Media Studies Journal, 2022.
  2. "Digital Transformation in Television News Production" – IJMC, 2021.
  3. "Social Media's Impact on Traditional Journalism Practices" – Gulf Communication Review, 2020.
  4. "Environmental Photography as a Communication Tool" – Visual Communication Quarterly, 2019.
  5. "Media Literacy Education in Bahraini Universities" – Bahrain Education Review, 2018.
  6. "The Role of Community Radio in Development Communication" – Development Communication Journal, 2016.
  7. "Television Documentary Production: Techniques and Ethics" – Jordanian Media Studies, 2014.
  8. "International Journalism Standards in the Middle East" – IJPR, 2012.

Last Updated: 09 Apr 2026