Sultan Ahmed Al-Azri
Assistant Professor, Department of Mass Communication, Sultan Qaboos University, College of Arts and Social Sciences
Email: salazri@squ.edu.om
Professional Profile
Assistant Professor in Media and Communication Studies with expertise in digital media, algorithmically mediated communication, public sphere studies, and media and religion. Completed a PhD in Media and Communication, awarded June 2026.
Education
- PhD, Media and Communication, University of Leeds, 2026
- MA, Multimedia, Monash University, 2007
- BA, Scenography, Sultan Qaboos University, 2000
Academic Appointments
- Assistant Professor, Department of Mass Communication, Sultan Qaboos University, College of Arts and Social Sciences (2008–Present)
- Department of Theatre Arts, Sultan Qaboos University (2000–2007)
Research Interests
- Public Sphere
- Media and Religion
- Algorithmically Mediated Communication
Selected Publications
- Al-Azri, S. & Halabi, N. (2026). Muslim Minority Radio Broadcasting in the UK: The Case of Fever FM in Yorkshire. Journal of Arab & Muslim Media Research (accepted).
- Clayton, C., Clayton, R., Al-Azri, S., Mogeh, I. & Potter, M. (2023). Understanding parental hesitancy toward children’s COVID-19 vaccinations. Frontiers in Communication.
- McCammon, M. et al. including Al-Azri, S. (2022). Dead-and-dying platforms: a roundtable. Internet Histories.
- Clayton, R., Clayton, C., Potter, M., Al-Azri, S. & Mogeh, I. (2022). New Uses of Screens in Post-Lockdown Britain.
Teaching Experience
- Mass Media in Oman
- Media and Political Issues
- Graphic Design for TV
- Mass Media in GCC
- Introduction to Mass Media
Conference Activities
- Session Chair, International Conference on Media, Communication and the AI Revolution, Sultan Qaboos University, 2024
- Presenter, ICA Annual Conference, Toronto, 2023
- Presenter, Religion & Spirituality in Society Conference, University of Córdoba, 2022
Professional and Community Service
- Professional Identity for News Accounts, Government Communication Center, 2025
- Research Interviews Workshop, Sultan Qaboos University, 2026
- Social Media Management for Volunteer Organizations, Al Jaleel Mosque, 2026
Academic Service
- Chair, Entrepreneurship Team, College of Arts and Social Sciences
- Member, Academic Accreditation Team, College of Arts and Social Sciences
Earlier Creative Practice (2000–2013)
Before moving into media and communication research, Sultan spent over a decade working in set design, publication design, and multimedia production, including:
- Set Design — theatrical productions including A Doctor In Spite of Himself, Sweleh Bin Daken, the Opening Show of UTF, 1000 Miles Journey (Bahrain), and Shakespeare Gone Mad (2007–2012)
- Publication Design — including Pygmalion, Oman Traditional Sports and Games, Oman Traditional Crafts, and Human Knowledge & Creativity (2005–2013)
- Multimedia & Web Projects — including the Mustaqbali e-learning system and instructional multimedia titles such as Learn Abacus, Tourism in Oman, and Innocence (2006–2012)