Gregory Ferrell Lowe, a scholar and professional in the field of media management, has been appointed as director of the Communication Programme and professor of communication in residence at Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q).
In addition to his administrative responsibilities, he will teach courses in media management and economics.
He will succeed Professor Scott Curtis, who returns to the faculty after five years as director.
“Professor Lowe’s creative connections linking academia and media industries, as well as his substantial experience as a teacher and scholar, will add immeasurably to our faculty cadre at NU-Q and to new coursework that students can take as we further develop our media industries and technology emphasis,” said NU-Q dean and chief executive Everette E Dennis.
Lowe joins NU-Q from the University of Tampere, Finland, where he had served as professor of media management in the Faculty of Communication Sciences since 2008.
Lowe has also taught at George Washington University in Washington, DC.
Lowe holds a PhD in Radio-Television-Film from the University of Texas at Austin and a master’s degree in mass communication from Ohio State University.
In addition to his academic posts, Lowe served as president of the European Media Management Association for two terms, is continuity director for the RIPE International Initiative for Public Service Development in Media, and will take over as chair of the World Media Economics and Management Conference at the conclusion of the May event in Cape Town.
His publications include 10 edited books and e-Books, as well as 45 refereed and scholarly publications.
Gregory Ferrell Lowe
