Mohammad Ibahrine

Mohammed Ibahrine is a Professor in Residence in the Journalism and Strategic Communication Program at Northwestern University in Qatar. He holds a distinguished academic career with previous roles including Professor at the American University of Sharjah (AUS), coordinator of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program in AUS's School of Business and Administration, and teaching positions at the University of Hamburg, University of Erfurt (Germany), and Al-Akhawayn University in Morocco. His interdisciplinary research focuses on technology, business, and human interaction across cultural, political, social, and economic contexts.

His research interests span media accountability, digital transformation in Arab media, algorithmic transparency, social media's impact on religious practices, and the platformization of news ecosystems. Notable contributions include studies on Moroccan media dynamics, algorithmic fairness, and the domestication of streaming platforms in Gulf states. He has published extensively in journals like Journalism Practice and Online Information Review, with a Google Scholar profile showcasing over three decades of academic output.

Ibahrine's work emphasizes critical analysis of media systems in the Middle East, particularly addressing challenges like misinformation, media capture, and the role of digital platforms in socio-political movements. He has advised on telecommunications strategies in Morocco and pioneered courses on innovation in arts and humanities education.