Assistant Professor Dr. Habeeb Maleh

Assistant Professor Dr. Habeeb Khalaf Maleh is regarded as one of the distinguished academics in the field of media and communication, with an extensive scholarly and professional background that combines teaching, research, and active participation in curriculum development at Iraqi universities and beyond. He holds a Ph.D. in Media and Communication Sciences and currently serves as an Assistant Professor, contributing significantly to the advancement of media knowledge and the formulation of modern concepts related to digital communication and contemporary media studies.

Dr. Habeeb has excelled in his academic career by merging theoretical foundations with practical applications. He has taught several undergraduate courses such as Media Research Methods, Public Relations, and Advertising, in addition to teaching specialized postgraduate courses including Media Theories and Interactive Media. He has also supervised numerous master’s and doctoral theses, playing a key role in preparing a new generation of researchers specialized in media studies.

Beyond teaching, Dr. Habeeb has actively participated in a wide range of academic workshops and training programs. Among the most notable was his involvement in the First Workshop on Developing Media Curricula in Iraqi Universities, held in Amman in 2010, as well as the Second Workshop in Baghdad in 2011 aimed at enhancing media education. His research contributions have been presented at various national and international conferences, enriching the academic discourse with studies on digital media, interactive communication, and the impact of modern technologies on society.

He also possesses substantial professional experience in applied media practice. Dr. Habeeb has served in key positions, including Media and Publication Coordinator at the Iraqi Red Crescent Society – Salah al-Din Branch, and has been an active member of several academic and media committees. He has consistently contributed to international events addressing new media issues and strategic media planning.

His scholarly output includes numerous peer-reviewed research studies, notably on topics such as the impact of mobile phones on university students, the communicative dimensions of photojournalism, and the future of public relations in the digital age. These works highlight his academic influence and his continuous efforts to keep pace with the rapid technological transformations shaping the field of media.