Naila Hamdy

Naila Hamdy serves as a tenured Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies at The American University in Cairo's School of Global Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP). She leads the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication and has held consecutive administrative roles including Department Chair (2008-2010, 2014-2017), Graduate Director (2007-2008, 2017-2018), and Undergraduate Director (2004-2007).

Her research examines Arab media ecosystems through six interconnected lenses: Journalism Profession dynamics in transitional societies, News Production under digital disruption, International Communication flows, Media Development during political shifts, Media-Political Participation relationships, and evolving Media Literacy frameworks. This work critically analyzes how social media and digital technologies reshape journalistic practices across the Middle East.

Hamdy has designed journalism curricula for universities and professional training programs throughout Egypt and the region. She leads projects for international organizations including USAID, IREX, UNDP, WAN-IFRA Women-In-News, and UN Alliance of Civilizations. Her advisory roles span the Arab-US Association for Communication Educators (AUSACE), Broadcast Education Association (BEA), Ethical Journalism Network (EJN), and TikTok's MENAT safety council.