Mukhtar Mohammed

Education

• BSc. Communication, University for Development Studies
• MA. Communication, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Office Hours

• Office Location: Bolton, Room 567,
• Office Hours: Wednesdays, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Teaching Schedule

Courses Taught

JAMS 201 - Media Writing

Teaching Interests

Mukhtar Mohammed’s teaching interests include media studies, web design, digital literacy, and responsible and ethical artificial intelligence use. He is interested in helping students understand how media and digital technologies shape communication, culture, society, and everyday life.

His approach to teaching web design emphasizes both technical skills and user-centered principles, including accessibility, usability, and effective digital communication.

He is also passionate about developing students’ digital literacy by helping them critically evaluate online information, understand digital platforms, and use emerging technologies effectively.

Research Interests

Mukhtar Mohammed’s research interests center on computer-mediated communication, communication technology, human-AI interaction, and social and emotional support seeking.

He is particularly interested in understanding how digital technologies, including artificial intelligence and conversational agents, influence the ways people communicate, build relationships, seek support, and make sense of interpersonal experiences.

His research also examines how the design and use of communication technologies can shape user perceptions, trust, satisfaction, emotional well-being, and social connection.