Awais Saleem

Awais Saleem, Ph.D., serves as an Associate Professor at Lamar University since August 2017, specializing in journalism and mass communication courses while conducting research in new media, framing, agenda-setting, and political communication. Prior to this role, Awais was an Assistant Professor at Lamar University, teaching broadcast writing and production courses, and worked as a Lead Instructor at FSU College of Communication & Information, teaching news writing, media production, and public relations. Experience in the media industry includes positions as a Correspondent and Senior Executive Producer at DUNYA TV, Correspondent at America Abroad Media, and various roles at TMN Express News and The News International, focusing on politics, defense, and social issues. Awais holds a Ph.D. in Communication and Media Studies from Florida State University and advanced degrees in Mass Communication and Development Journalism from the University of Punjab.