Victoria Abboud

Victoria Abboud is a Professor of Communication at the University of Windsor, with affiliations spanning the Faculty of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences and interdisciplinary collaborations in Computing Technologies. She teaches courses such as Emerging Paradigms in Computing Technologies, blending technical innovation with creative expression. Her research interests include cultural heritage documentation, technology-enhanced education, and experiential learning frameworks.

• Educations:
  • Masters/Doctorate in Communication (University of Windsor, Alumna)

Prof. Abboud’s work bridges creative writing and technology: her nonfiction account of family heritage in Lebanon and her exploration of the Arabic qanun instrument have earned accolades. She advocates for student innovation, leading projects like the Empowr initiative for Master of Engineering students and experiential learning at agricultural tech facilities like Mucci Farms.

Awards:

• Longlisted for the 2022 CBC Nonfiction Prize
• Winner of the 2021 Creative Writing Contest for her qanun narrative

Her teaching focuses on high-tech solutions for education, such as AI-driven remote learning tools. She mentors students in interdisciplinary projects, including tech applications in food production and distance learning.