Imran Haider, a Muslim who was born and raised in Oregon, is a communication scholar who has taught at the University of Portland, Oregon State University and Washington State University's Edward R. Murrow College of Communication, where he joined in 2020. He holds a graduate degree from Portland State University and has taught courses in public speaking, interpersonal communication, persuasion and leadership. His research includes work on media misperceptions of terrorism and cultural dynamics in Karachi, Pakistan. He played semi-pro basketball for one season during graduate school. He lives with his wife and two children.
