Tarek is a Lebanese citizen who has taught in Lebanon since 2003 and is currently the Co-Chairperson of the Graphic Design Department at LAU in Byblos. He currently works as a partner design consultant and joint researcher with Melissa Plourde Khoury. They have published a variety of papers related to topics such as: design writing, research and education as well as Lebanese design culture and art. They have participated in design and education conferences in Korea, Mexico, the United States, Turkey and China. Tarek specializes in teaching motion graphics, time-based media, animation concept, advertising and branding. He holds a BS from the Lebanese American University in Graphic Design, a MA from Birmingham University in Visual Communications and a MFA from Boston University in Graphic Design.