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Steve holds an LL.B (Hons), MA in Cyberculture Law, and a PhD focused on copyright law and fair use. He has a diverse teaching background, having taught media studies, web design, computer skills, networking, and music technology across various legal areas including contract, tort, and criminal law. Before moving to Australia in 2002, Steve developed and delivered media law components in BA and BSc programs while working with the University of Essex. He has held significant roles as Program Director for BA-Media and Bachelor of Marketing and Media, and served on numerous departmental and university committees. Currently, he is the course authority for the Bachelor of Media and Communications and Master of Media and Communications, specializing in Interactive Design. Steve is also an active music producer under the names INfest8 and Konqistador, having released several albums and collaborated with various global artists. His work connects music production and academic interests in authorship, creativity, and technology, evidenced by projects that explore authenticity in songwriting. In 2019, he produced 'Nafada', a creative work involving Arab and Muslim hip-hop artists, aimed at the MENA region.
Macquarie University • Sydney, Australia
Oversees the Media Communications discipline, involved in curriculum development and academic leadership.
Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).