Hatim El-Hibri

Hatim El-Hibri is an Associate Professor of Film and Media Studies at George Mason University. His award-winning research examines media infrastructures, global television, and urban spaces in the Middle East, with a focus on Lebanon and transnational Arab media.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Media, Culture & Communication, New York University
• MA in Media, Culture & Communication, New York University
• BA in Psychology, Rutgers University

Research Focus: Global media industries, Middle Eastern visual cultures, platform studies, and the intersection of media infrastructure with urban environments. His book Visions of Beirut (2021) won the Jane Jacobs Urban Communication Book Award.

Publications: 13+ works analyzing media in conflict zones, televised solidarity, and digital cultures. Recent articles explore media archives in the Middle East (2023) and crisis streaming platforms.