Moustafa Bayoumi

Dr. Moustafa Bayoumi is Professor of English at Brooklyn College, City University of New York, specializing in postcolonial literature and theory, American studies, and journalism. His award-winning publications include 'How Does It Feel To Be a Problem?: Being Young and Arab in America' and 'This Muslim American Life,' both recipients of the Arab American Book Award for Non-Fiction.

His research examines representations of Muslim and Arab identities within American cultural and political discourse, with particular attention to media narratives and post-9/11 societal impacts. Recent journalistic contributions in The Guardian analyze immigration policy, Middle East conflicts, and political rhetoric.

Analysis of 15 recent articles reveals consistent focus on US foreign policy in the Middle East, domestic immigration debates, media representations of marginalized communities, and critiques of political discourse surrounding minority populations.

Professional Recognition

• American Book Award for impactful cultural scholarship
• Dual Arab American Book Awards for non-fiction works
• Obama Fellowship at Johannes Gutenberg University