Masood Khoshsaligheh, PhD is Full Professor at the Faculty of Letters and Humanities at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad. His current research focus lies on the intersection of multimedia, translation, and intercultural communication. His interdisciplinary research has appeared in numerous international journals including Visual Communication, Games and Culture, Multilingualism, Media Practice, Language and Intercultural Communication, The Translator, Perspectives, etc. Having served as Department Head and Vice Dean for Research, he currently teaches graduate courses and supervises MA and PhD theses in multimedia localization and translator education.