As a scholar and educator, Dr. Waleed F. Mahdi’s work is guided by a commitment to public scholarship and community service as he believes in the importance of translating academic research into actionable insight for legal, educational, civic, and global scholarly contexts.
He selectively partners with academic associations, universities, legal firms, educational institutions, government entities, and publishers on high-impact external projects. These engagements represent an extension of his core mission to foster understanding and informed public discourse.
Areas of Engagement & Advisory include:
- Keynotes & Distinguishing Lectures: Delivering invited keynotes, plenary addresses, and public lectures for academic associations, international conferences, and university symposia.
- Legal Advisory & Country Conditions: Providing expert witness testimony, affidavits, and regional analysis for complex legal and asylum proceedings.
- Educational Consulting & Workshops: Partnering with school districts, museums, and educational institutions to review visual culture content and provide professional development workshops.
- Media & Research Advisory: Offering subject-matter expertise, visual analysis, and advisory for public media, trade publishing, and cultural initiatives.
To inquire about availability, please submit a brief scope of the work below. For university administration, research collaborations, or student inquiries, please contact Dr. Mahdi through official campus email.