Departments

Qualification

• Ph.D. of Applied Arts, Helwan University, 2010
• Master of Applied Arts, Helwan University, 2005
• B.Sc. of Applied Arts, Helwan University, 2000

Professional Membership

• Associate CIPR
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy UK (FHEA-UK)
• Member of the Syndicate of Cinematic Professions, Egypt
• Member of the Syndicate of Applied Arts Designers, Egypt
• Managing Editor, International Journal of Mass Media and Communication (IJMMC)
• Editorial Board Member, Asia-Pacific Journal of Communication
• Editorial Board Member, International Journal of Communication Studies (IJCS)

Teaching & Learning Statement

Dr. Sherif Badran has over 10 years of experience in teaching media production courses. He employs a range of pedagogical strategies including hands-on studio workshops, collaborative projects, and technology-enhanced learning. He utilizes professional software such as Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Cinema 4D, and virtual studio technologies to prepare students for industry careers.

Experience

With 21 years of combined academic and professional experience, Dr. Badran has served in multiple institutions across Egypt and Bahrain. He has been instrumental in establishing media production labs and virtual studio facilities at Gulf University.

Research Interest

Dr. Badran's research interests include television production techniques, virtual studio technology, visual communication, and the integration of emerging technologies in media education.

Selected Publications

1. "Virtual Studio Technology in Television Production Education" – IJMMC, 2022.
2. "Visual Storytelling Techniques in Digital Media" – Asian Journal of Communication, 2021.
3. "The Role of 3D Animation in Modern Television Production" – Egyptian Journal of Applied Arts, 2020.
4. "Media Production Education in the GCC: Current Status and Future Directions" – Gulf Academic Review, 2019.
5. "Integrating Virtual Reality in Media Education" – International Journal of Educational Technology, 2018.
6. "Cinematic Techniques in Documentary Film Production" – Cairo Film Studies Journal, 2016.
7. "Design Principles for Television Graphics" – Applied Arts Review, 2014.
8. "The Evolution of Television Production in the Arab World" – Arab Media Journal, 2012.

Books

• "Television Production in the Virtual Studio" – Academic Publishing House, 2015.

Other Interest & Activities

Dr. Badran is passionate about filmmaking and has directed several short films and documentaries. He actively participates in film festivals and serves as a judge for media production competitions.