Muhammad Asim Imran

Dr Muhammad Asim Imran

Research Centre Coordinator

School of Chemical Engineering

Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology


Asim Imran holds a PhD in Media from the University of Adelaide. His research interests include critical discourse analysis, media discourses, news values and the portrayal of marginalised people in media. He is particularly interested in researching the role of journalists, journalistic practices, ownership and social practices in constructing identities for different components of society. His work has been published in high-quality peer-review journals. Asim Imran had worked in various academic and non-academic roles in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Australia.

  • Appointments

    Date Position Institution name
    2023 - ongoing Research Centre Coordinator University of Adelaide
    2022 - 2023 Research Grants Coordinator University of Adelaide
    2021 - 2022 Events & Engagement Officer | Media and Corporate Relations University of Adelaide
    2021 - 2021 LCE Event Manager University of Adelaide
    2020 - 2021 Academic Tutor & Assessment Marker University of Adelaide
    2015 - 2017 Lecturer Effat University
    2013 - 2015 Customer Services Manager Danube, Saudi Arabia
    2010 - 2010 Research Assistant University of Bedfordshire
  • Awards and Achievements

    Date Type Title Institution Name Country Amount
    2017 Scholarship Beacon of Enlightenment Scholarship University of Adelaide Australia AUD 90 000
    2010 Achievement Distinction in MA (Mass Communication) University of Bedfordshire United Kingdom -
  • Language Competencies

    Language Competency
    Arabic Can read, write and understand spoken
    English Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review
    Malay Can read, write and understand spoken
    Urdu Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review
  • Education

    Date Institution name Country Title
    2021 University of Adelaide Australia PhD (Media and Communication)
    2010 University of Bedfordshire United Kingdom Master of Arts in Mass Communication (Distinction)
  • Certifications

    Date Title Institution name Country
    2021 First Aid - Provide First Aid and CPR CBD College Australia
    2021 Evaluating Learning & Teaching Effectiveness University of Adelaide Australia
    2021 Introduction to University Teaching University of Adelaide Australia
    2019 Standard Mental Health First Aider Mental Health First Aid Australia Australia
  • Research Interests

Beacon of Enlightenment PhD Scholarship

Tutor and Assessment Marker –  Media Policy and Media Law

  • Position: Research Centre Coordinator
  • Phone: 83130998
  • Email: muhammadasim.imran@adelaide.edu.au
  • Campus: North Terrace
  • Building: Ingkarni Wardli, floor Level One
  • Org Unit: Research Services

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