JUNAID ALI MAJAZ

Curriculum Vitae

Junaid Ali Majaz
212 York
New Haven, CT 06520

HIGHER EDUCATION

2022—Present
Doctor of Philosophy—Mass Communication, Ohio University

Ph. D Research Topic: “Situated at the intersection of education and emerging media, this research examines the impact of artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR) on learning experiences.”

2017—2020
Master of Fine Arts—Visual Communication Design, Kent State University

M.F.A Thesis: Using Design as a Tool: To Build a Visual Bridge for South Asian Students at College Campus in United State of America

2011—2015
Bachelor of Science—Media and Film, Institute of Business and Technology

Final Project: “Change” a conceptual interactive design project with a web design interface to help non-governmental organization in their function on the social and cultural issues in Pakistan.

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS

2024–Present
Classroom Technology and Media Coordinator, Yale University

2022–2024
Graduate Assistant, Ohio University

2017–2020
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Kent State University, School of Visual Communication Design

Spring 2018 Motion Design
A digital lab course in which students apply motion design technique to computer generated
animations and learn concepts. Students are exposed to strategies, tactics and frameworks
used in the creation of motion design.

Fall 2018, Spring 2019 Visual Design for Media
A course in which students apply design concepts to computer generated communication pieces using Adobe InDesign.

2016-2017
Instructor, Institute of Business and Technology

Fall 2016, Introduction to Film
Fall 2016, Introduction to Design
Spring 2017, Principle of Design

2015-2016
Teaching Assistant, Institute of Business and Technology

AWARDS AND GRANTS

Annual Report Excellence Award, American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
https://ohio.foleon.com/state-of-the-college/state-of-the-heritage-college/

Design Award of Excellence, Institute of Business and Technology

Design Award of Excellence for “Golden Words” project utilizing 3D experimental typographic forms

CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS

2026
26th WEBCON Conference, University of Illinois (Scheduled for April 10, 2026)

Speaker Session: Use of Advanced Technologies to Enhance Learning Experience

2024
AEJMC Annual Conference, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

Extended Abstract: “Exploring the Use of Virtual Reality to Enhance Learning Experience”

2023
Ohio University Student Expo, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, U.S.A

Exhibited “Potential of Virtual Reality in College Learning” research poster

2014
IBT School of Design Honors Exhibition 2014, Institute of Business and Technology Exhibited
“Golden Words” 3D typography poster


SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT

2024
Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, U.S.A.

Guest lecture on “Understanding Design” for Instructor Azadi Fateh’s class Visual Design.

2023
Grand View University, West Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.A.

Guest lecture on “Research in Design” for Professor Hyena Nam’s class Design Research.

2022
Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, U.S.A.

Guest lecture on “Interactive Design” for Instructor Raja Das’s class Fundamentals of Online
Journalism.


PUBLICATIONS

“Using Design as a Tool: To Build a Visual Bridge for South Asian Students at College
Campus in United States of America”

WORKING PAPERS

• “Exploring The Use of Virtual Reality to Enhance Learning Experience”

• “Human Versus AI-Generated Graphics: A Platform-Base Evaluation of Effectiveness in Visual
Design Development”

• “A Survey-Based Analysis of the Most Effective AI Platforms for Educational Use”

• “Communication Challenges Faced by International Students in U.S.”

• “Generative AI in Visual Design: Threat, Tool, or Transformation?”

• “Impact of Evolution of Immersive Media in the Field of Communication and Education
Understanding the Process of Content Analysis”

• “Law Implementation on Online Harassment and Cyber Bullying in Virtual Reality”

TECHNICAL SKILLS

User Experience Design
User Interaction Design
Graphic Design
Motion Graphics
Cinematography

Software Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Apple Creator Studio
Sketch App
Unity 3D, Cinema 4D

CERTIFICATIONS

Apple Ads Certified | Link to certificate
Visual Communication for Business | Link to certificate
Adobe After Effects Training: Motion Graphics | Link to certificate