Projects and curriculum vitae

A timeline of my professional work experience, academic background, and published research. Explore key milestones, roles, and collaborative contributions.

Professional work experience

Research Officer | 09/2026 – Present | Western Sydney University, Sydney, Australia

  •  Support School of Arts research on journalism and media in the Global South via literature reviews, data collection, and analysis.

  • Prepare research materials and provide day-to-day support to the research team.

  • Manage pre- and post-award research administration, ensuring compliance with funder and University policy.

  • Handle budgeting, invoicing, and financial reporting, and support grant budget preparation.

Project Researcher | 06 - 08/2026 | RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia

  • The Australian Research Council (ARC)’s Project (literature review)

Sessional Academic | 2 - 6/2026 | Monash University Australia

  • Delivered tutorials for three undergraduate/postgraduate units: Data Analytics, Engaging Audiences, and Journalism and Global Change

  • Designed and facilitated student learning activities integrating real-world case studies from contemporary journalism and digital/social media

  • Provided formative and summative feedback on student assessments, supporting diverse cohorts of domestic and international students

  • Collaborated with unit coordinators on curriculum alignment and learning outcome assessment

Education and qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD): Film, Media, Communications & Journalism | Monash University, Melbourne, Australia  |  2022 – 2026

Thesis: Mobile Media, Political Journalism and Press Freedom in Pakistan

  • Revised and expanded PhD thesis into a monograph for Palgrave Macmillan, forthcoming

  • Produced 3 SSCI Q1 publications during candidature (Journalism Practice, Media International Australia & Mobile Media & Communication)

  • Presented at three international conferences: IAMCR (New Zealand), AANZCA (Melbourne), D-SAIL (Palermo, Italy)

  • Participated in the 3-Minute Thesis Competition and the Tsinghua University, China, PhD Forum 2025

  • Book review for Media Asia (Q2)

Master of Mass Communication | National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan  |  2019 – 2021

  • Awarded President's Gold Medal: 1st position in graduating cohort (highest CGPA)

  • Published manuscripts in Education Sciences (Q1), Migration & Development (Taylor & Francis), and national peer-reviewed journals

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Media & Communication Studies | International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan  |  2015 – 2019

  • Awarded Silver Medal: 2nd position in graduating cohort

  • Undergraduate publication has since received over 3800+ citations

Publications and research

Peer-Reviewed Articles

  1. Adnan, M., Fahim, M., & Al-Kassimi, K. (2026). In the pursuit of acknowledgement: the role of social media to facilitate Afghan women cricketers’ global campaign of recognition. Media International Australia, 1329878X261459276. (SSCI Q1)

  2. Adnan, M. (2025). Resisting the Established: The Role of Mobile Media in Political Journalism in Pakistan. Journalism Practice, 1-18. (SSCI Q1)

  3. Adnan, M. (2025). A double-edged sword? The role of mobile media in press freedom in Pakistan. Mobile Media & Communication, 13(3), 462-480. (SSCI Q1)

  4. Nadeem, M. U., Adnan, M., & Zabrodskaja, A. (2023). The role of positive and negative emotions in shaping willingness to communicate in a second language: Self-perceived communication competence as a moderator. Education Sciences, 13(8), 823. (Q1)

  5. Adnan, M. (2021). Public attitudes concerning Intra-EU immigration in Germany: The role of government and press. Migration and Development, 10(1), 11-18.

  6. Adnan, M., & Nadeem, M. U. (2023). Impact of positive emotions on the willingness to communicate in a second language. Linguistics and Literature Review, 9 (1), 1–22.

  7. Adnan, M. (2025). Perceptions of University Students on Generative Artificial Intelligence Use: A Cross-Cultural Study. In Proceedings of the D-SAIL Workshop-Transformative Curriculum Design: Digitalisation, Sustainability, and AI Literacy for 21st Century Learning, CEUR-WS, Palermo, Italy(pp. 1-14).

  8. Adnan, M., & Anwar, K. (2020). Online learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic: Students’ perspectives. Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology, 2(1), 45-51. (4000+ Citations) (Q3)

Book Review(s)

  1. Adnan, M. (2025). Chinese media shift: review of Journalism Reborn by Y. Chen. (Q2)

Media

  1. Cheers vs Jeers: Gender bias in Sports in Pakistan. Daily Times. https://dailytimes.com.pk/976035/cheers-vs-jeers-gender-bias-in-sports-in-pakistan/

  2. Watchdogs not lapdogs: Media bias in Pakistan. AJJ News. https://english.aaj.tv/news/30296231/watchdogs-not-lapdogs-media-bias-in-pakistan

  3. Journalism in the age of mobile media. Daily Times. https://dailytimes.com.pk/1014332/journalism-in-the-age-of-mobile-media/

  4. The dynamics of political polarisation in Pakistan. Global Village Space. https://www.globalvillagespace.com/the-dynamics-of-political-polarization-in-pakistan/

  5. Slanted journalism: On-air advocates of political parties. Global Village Space. https://www.globalvillagespace.com/slanted-journalism-on-air-advocates-of-political-parties/

Research Monograph

  1. Mobile Media and Political Journalism in Pakistan: Transformations in an Authoritative Context: Palgrave Macmillan (in production phase)