Joe F. Khalil

Joe F. Khalil is a Professor in Residence at Northwestern University in Qatar's Communication Program. His research focuses on digital media industries, Arab television, youth culture, and alternative media in the Middle East. He co-authored influential works like *The Digital Double Bind* (Oxford UP, 2024) and co-edited *The Handbook of Media and Culture in the Middle East* (2023). His interdisciplinary work bridges media industries, digital cultures, and sociopolitical dynamics.

**Education**: PhD in Mass Communication from Southern Illinois University (Carbondale), MA in Telecommunications from Ohio University.

**Research Interests**: Digital media transformation, Arab TV industries, youth-generated media, rap culture, and global media power structures.

**Grants & Awards**: Recipient of Qatar National Research Fund grants (2015-2016), Smith Richardson Foundation grant (2008), and fellowships at institutions including LSE and SOAS. Active in IAMCR and ICA.

**Teaching**: Designs courses on global media, Arab TV industries, production research, and webseries development. Mentors students in both academic and professional pathways.

**Professional Experience**: Former TV executive and radio DJ, with media expertise spanning Qatar, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and the U.S. Regular commentator on Al Jazeera and BBC, addressing Arab media and youth issues.