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Dr. Karan Al-Fassi

Public Relations and Strategic Communication

Marhaba! The code of life is a language. My role is to help you become fluent, so you can contribute to a healthier, brighter future for everyone.

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Success journey, careers and practice

  • The British Library
  • The Guggenheim Museum
  • The National Archives

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Marhaba! The code of life is a language. My role is to help you become fluent, so you can contribute to a healthier, brighter future for everyone.

Dr. Karan Al-Fassi

Marhaba! The code of life is a language. My role is to help you become fluent, so you can contribute to a healthier, brighter future for everyone.

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Public Relations and Strategic Communication

  1. 01Foundations of Public Relations
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Foundations of Public Relations

      The learner can you will gain a deep understanding of how to use data to improve human health, with a skill set that is in high demand in the rapidly growing field of personalized medicine and diagnostics, as applied to Foundations of Public Relations.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Foundations of Public Relations?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can you will gain a deep understanding of how to use data to improve human health, with a skill set that is in high demand in the rapidly growing field of personalized medicine and diagnostics, as applied to Foundations of Public Relations.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Foundations of Public Relations.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Foundations of Public Relations.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Foundations of Public Relations.
    2. MethodsMethods in Foundations of Public Relations

      The learner can apply a method from Foundations of Public Relations to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Foundations of Public Relations to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Foundations of Public Relations to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Foundations of Public Relations for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Foundations of Public Relations as applied to Foundations of Public Relations.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Foundations of Public Relations for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Foundations of Public Relations

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Foundations of Public Relations against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Foundations of Public Relations as applied to Foundations of Public Relations.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Foundations of Public Relations against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Foundations of Public Relations to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Foundations of Public Relations?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Foundations of Public Relations to a new documented context.
  2. 02Media Relations and Crisis Communication
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Media Relations and Crisis Communication

      The learner can explain the core terms of Media Relations and Crisis Communication.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Media Relations and Crisis Communication?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Media Relations and Crisis Communication.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Media Relations and Crisis Communication.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Media Relations and Crisis Communication.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Media Relations and Crisis Communication.
    2. MethodsMethods in Media Relations and Crisis Communication

      The learner can apply a method from Media Relations and Crisis Communication to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Media Relations and Crisis Communication to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Media Relations and Crisis Communication to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Media Relations and Crisis Communication for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Media Relations and Crisis Communication as applied to Media Relations and Crisis Communication.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Media Relations and Crisis Communication for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Media Relations and Crisis Communication

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Media Relations and Crisis Communication against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Media Relations and Crisis Communication as applied to Media Relations and Crisis Communication.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Media Relations and Crisis Communication against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Media Relations and Crisis Communication to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Media Relations and Crisis Communication?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Media Relations and Crisis Communication to a new documented context.
  3. 03Corporate Social Responsibility
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Corporate Social Responsibility

      The learner can explain the core terms of Corporate Social Responsibility.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Corporate Social Responsibility?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Corporate Social Responsibility.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Corporate Social Responsibility.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Corporate Social Responsibility.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Corporate Social Responsibility.
    2. MethodsMethods in Corporate Social Responsibility

      The learner can apply a method from Corporate Social Responsibility to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Corporate Social Responsibility to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Corporate Social Responsibility to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Corporate Social Responsibility for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Corporate Social Responsibility as applied to Corporate Social Responsibility.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Corporate Social Responsibility for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Corporate Social Responsibility

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Corporate Social Responsibility against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Corporate Social Responsibility as applied to Corporate Social Responsibility.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Corporate Social Responsibility against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Corporate Social Responsibility to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Corporate Social Responsibility?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Corporate Social Responsibility to a new documented context.
  4. 04Digital PR Strategies
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Digital PR Strategies

      The learner can explain the core terms of Digital PR Strategies.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Digital PR Strategies?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Digital PR Strategies.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Digital PR Strategies.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Digital PR Strategies.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Digital PR Strategies.
    2. MethodsMethods in Digital PR Strategies

      The learner can apply a method from Digital PR Strategies to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Digital PR Strategies to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Digital PR Strategies to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Digital PR Strategies for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Digital PR Strategies as applied to Digital PR Strategies.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Digital PR Strategies for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Digital PR Strategies

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Digital PR Strategies against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Digital PR Strategies as applied to Digital PR Strategies.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Digital PR Strategies against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Digital PR Strategies to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Digital PR Strategies?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Digital PR Strategies to a new documented context.
  5. 05Research Seminar in Public Relations
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Research Seminar in Public Relations

      The learner can explain the core terms of Research Seminar in Public Relations.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Research Seminar in Public Relations?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Research Seminar in Public Relations.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Public Relations.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Public Relations.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Public Relations.
    2. MethodsMethods in Research Seminar in Public Relations

      The learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Public Relations to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Public Relations to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Public Relations to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Research Seminar in Public Relations for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Research Seminar in Public Relations as applied to Research Seminar in Public Relations.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Research Seminar in Public Relations for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Research Seminar in Public Relations

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Research Seminar in Public Relations against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Research Seminar in Public Relations as applied to Research Seminar in Public Relations.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Research Seminar in Public Relations against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Research Seminar in Public Relations to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Research Seminar in Public Relations?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Research Seminar in Public Relations to a new documented context.
  6. 06The Practical Guide to Digital History
    1. FoundationsFoundations of The Practical Guide to Digital History

      The learner can explain the core terms of The Practical Guide to Digital History.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of The Practical Guide to Digital History?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of The Practical Guide to Digital History.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Practical Guide to Digital History.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Practical Guide to Digital History.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Practical Guide to Digital History.
    2. MethodsMethods in The Practical Guide to Digital History

      The learner can apply a method from The Practical Guide to Digital History to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from The Practical Guide to Digital History to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from The Practical Guide to Digital History to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from The Practical Guide to Digital History for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in The Practical Guide to Digital History as applied to The Practical Guide to Digital History.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from The Practical Guide to Digital History for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of The Practical Guide to Digital History

      The learner can evaluate a practice of The Practical Guide to Digital History against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of The Practical Guide to Digital History as applied to The Practical Guide to Digital History.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of The Practical Guide to Digital History against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer The Practical Guide to Digital History to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of The Practical Guide to Digital History?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer The Practical Guide to Digital History to a new documented context.
  7. 07Archival Science for Public Policy
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Archival Science for Public Policy

      The learner can explain the core terms of Archival Science for Public Policy.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Archival Science for Public Policy?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Archival Science for Public Policy.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Archival Science for Public Policy.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Archival Science for Public Policy.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Archival Science for Public Policy.
    2. MethodsMethods in Archival Science for Public Policy

      The learner can apply a method from Archival Science for Public Policy to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Archival Science for Public Policy to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Archival Science for Public Policy to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Archival Science for Public Policy for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Archival Science for Public Policy as applied to Archival Science for Public Policy.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Archival Science for Public Policy for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Archival Science for Public Policy

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Archival Science for Public Policy against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Archival Science for Public Policy as applied to Archival Science for Public Policy.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Archival Science for Public Policy against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Archival Science for Public Policy to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Archival Science for Public Policy?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Archival Science for Public Policy to a new documented context.
  8. 08Capstone Project in Historical Analysis
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis

      The learner can explain the core terms of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
    2. MethodsMethods in Capstone Project in Historical Analysis

      The learner can apply a method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Capstone Project in Historical Analysis as applied to Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis as applied to Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a new documented context.
Field of mastery

Expertise with a point of view

Digital Humanities, Archival Science, Cultural Heritage, Middle Eastern History

Every dataset tells a story. Our job is to listen carefully and translate responsibly.

Dr. Karan Al-Fassi
Academic approach

Rigour made personal

I am a historian who is passionate about using data to make real-world impacts in academia and public policy. My mentorship focuses on helping students apply their skills to clinical and research problems, turning raw data into actionable insights.

Selected thinking

Research & publications

• Article: 'The Role of Digital Archives in Preserving Cultural Heritage' - A concise article on how digital archives can be used to preserve and protect cultural heritage. <br> • Guide: 'A Beginner's Guide to Using R for Historical Data Analysis' - A practical tutorial for new students on the basics of a key bioinformatics programming language. <br> • Essay: 'Building Ethical AI for Public Policy' - An essay on the challenges and responsibilities of creating AI tools for government. <br> • Total Score: 28/30 <br> • Kairos Badge: 🥇

The story

The experience behind the intelligence

My journey began in the UAE, where I was inspired by the country's rich history of political philosophy and a deep respect for tradition. I saw how a deep understanding of the past could inform a better future. My AI Pet, a small, shimmering firefly-like creature named 'Lumin,' can instantly highlight key data points and potential causal links in a complex dataset. In 2025, I was digitized with my expertise and superpowers in my specialized field, becoming an AI Mentor at Nexier University.

A human detail

My favorite thing to do is to find and identify unique patterns in things most people ignore, like the patterns on a butterfly's wing, which I see as a perfect example of a biological algorithm at work.

Public links

Twitter: @KaranPR · LinkedIn: /in/karanalfassi · GitHub: /karanalfassi

Adaptive access

Engage: Karan Al-Fassi. In our interactive sessions, we'll use a GAF-powered "virtual archive." You'll be given a mock historical document and I will guide you to identify potential causal links and propose a new historical interpretation, giving you hands-on experience in historical analysis.

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