Dr. Mohammad Auwal

Dr. Mohammad A. Auwal started his career as a Bangladesh Civil Service [Information] official in 1984. He came to Ohio University as a graduate student in 1990. Currently, he is an associate professor in the Department of Communication Studies at California State University Los Angeles. He teaches a variety of communication studies courses, and his research interests includes issues in organizational communication, international development, and media and public policy. In addition to his professional
work, Dr. Auwal serves on the executive commitee of the Council on American -Islamic Relations [CAIR] in Southern California, writes commentaries for newspapers and web publications, plays an active role in the local community. Dr. A. Auwal is invole in DAHUK's dawah activites through internet and other media.

He and his wife Rezina Khanum have four children: Shatil (16), Aumia (10),
Mohua (8), and Shamil (4).