Nasrul Eam profile

Professor Nasrul Eam

Dean
Department of Art and Photography
Light & Composition University

Department Head
Department of Mass Communication & Advertising
Department of Language and Linguistics
Light & Composition University

Editor-in-Chief
Light & Composition University Press

Nasrul Eam has established a distinguished career spanning nearly two decades as an author, photographer, cinematographer, editor, educator, and art director. Currently, he holds the positions of Dean of the Department of Art and Photography, Head of the Department of Language and Linguistics, and Department of Mass Communication & Advertising at Light & Composition University. Nasrul began his professional journey in 2000 in advertising, initially with Grey Global Group, where he collaborated with renowned organizations such as Nokia, Coca-Cola, Bata, and Telecom Malaysia.

In 2006, he joined Paper Rhyme under WPP, a leading British multinational holding company in communications, advertising, public relations, technology, and commerce, serving as Head of Interactive. Concurrently, Nasrul played a pivotal role in establishing advertising and event management firms like Spell Bound and Final Avenue. During his tenure in advertising agencies from 2000 to 2007, Nasrul produced four documentaries, created 35 animated commercials, and developed over one hundred high-end corporate websites.

An accomplished author, Nasrul has authored more than 50 books covering diverse topics in art, photography, cinematography, advertising, language, linguistics, and science. His multifaceted career reflects a deep commitment to creativity, education, and advancing knowledge across various disciplines.

Skills

10+ years of experience in academics.

20+ years of experience in advertising, web development, art, and photography.

In the last 21 years, Nasrul worked on developing brands for a good number of multinational clients. His work spanned from academic, advertising to public relations, art and photography to cinematography, web design to development, and advocacy …

Academic
Advertising
Advanced Web Development
Cinematography
Art & Photography

Recent Jobs

2018 – Present

Dean

Department of Art and Photography, Light & Composition University

Department Programs:

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  • Masters in Photography
  • B.S. in Photography
  • B.F.A. in Photojournalism
  • Diploma in the Fundamentals of Photography
  • Diploma in Food Photography

Department Head

Department of Language and Linguistics, Light & Composition University

Department Programs:

  • Diploma in English Literature
  • Diploma in Creative Writing

Department of Mass Communication & Advertising, Light & Composition University

Department Programs:

  • Diploma in Advertising

2014 – 2018

Assistant Professor

Department of Art and Photography, Light & Composition University

    Department Programs:

  • B.S. in Photography
  • B.F.A. in Photojournalism
  • Diploma in the Fundamentals of Photography
  • Diploma in Food Photography

2010 – Present

Editor-in-Chief

Light & Composition University Press
An academic and educational publisher serving from 71 online locations worldwide to provide fast and secure access to our readers through academic journals, monographs, textbooks, magazines, articles, English-language teaching and learning publications, and research papers using tablets, computers, smartphones or other state of the art.

2010 – Present

Art Director

Light & Composition Advertising

    Notable Clients:

  • Mitsubishi Motors
  • Mercedes-Benz

2012 – 2014

Corporate English Communication Specialist

MICROS Fidelio Asia Pacific – Jakarta, Indonesia
Now owned by Oracle Corporation and renamed Oracle Food and Beverage and Oracle Hospitality.

2008- 2010

Managing Director

Image of the Centuries
This online publication company is now owned by Light & Composition University Press and renamed Light & Composition University Press.

    Bestselling Publicaitiobs:

  • The Happy Children of the Third World
  • The Quintessence of Photography
  • The Essence of Close-Up Photography
  • Illuminating Nature, Volume One & Two
  • Mastering Photography
  • Hello Explorer
  • Moments in Reflection

2008- 2010

Chief Executive Officer

Final Avenue Advertising
This advertising company is now owned by Light & Composition Advertising and renamed Light & Composition Advertising.

    Notable Clients:

  • Telecom Malaysia
  • Singtel
  • Great Wall Motors
  • BATA

2007 – 2008

CEO & Founding Member

Spellbound Leo Burnett, under Leo Burnett Worldwide,
(a globally active advertising agency based in Chicago)

2006 – 2007

Head of Interactive & Agency Supervisor

Paper Rhyme, under WPP
(a British multinational communications, advertising, public relations, technology, and commerce holding company)

2002 – 2006

Web Designer & Animator

Grey Global Group

    Worked with Organizations:

  • Telecommunication: Nokia, Telecom Malaysia.
  • Beverages: Coca-Cola, Igloo,
  • Footwear: Bata
  • Banks: Bank Alfalah, United Community Bank

Education

Upon achieving certifications as a Cisco Certified Network Associate, followed by Cisco Certified Network Professional and Cisco Certified Security Professional, Nasrul embarked on earning a bachelor’s degree in Network Management. His career path shifted after departing from advertising in 2007, driven by a profound curiosity in linguistic sciences, leading him to complete an MSc in Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition. Nasrul’s academic pursuits have been complemented by extensive engagement in studying, photography, research, and travel across diverse cultures, enriching his understanding of humanity and the natural world. His dissertation, “The Origin of Language,” now guides his research endeavors in exploring religious scriptures in their original languages through the lens of contemporary scientific inquiry, aiming to uncover deeper insights into the essence of life.

2018 – 2021

PhD, Language and Linguistics

Thesis: the Origin of Language

2012 – 2013

MSc in Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition

2005 – 2007

B.Sc in Network Management

2005

Cisco Certified Network Professional

2004

Cisco Certified Network Associate

2002 – 2005

B.Sc in Computer Science

Recent Publications

Bestselling Publications

Selected Publicaitions

2008
01. The Happy Children of the Third World
02. The Quintessence of Photography

2009
03. The Essence of Close-Up Photography
04. Illuminating Nature, Volume One

2010
05. Illuminating Nature, Volume Two

2011
06. Driven by Passion

2012
07. The Enigma of Capturing Light
08. Know the Personality of Your Camera
10. Explore through the Lens

2013
11. Understanding the Building Blocks of English Language
12. Understanding the Structure of English Language

2014
13. Mastering Food Photography
14. Into the World of Perspective
15. In Search of Aesthetic Perspective
16. A Photographer’s Guide to Writing

2015
17. Fill Your Frame with True Color
18. A Photographer’s Guide to Documentary Photography
19. The Definitive Guide to Online Marketing

2016
20. A Photographer’s Guide to Nepal
21. A Photographer’s Guide to Aesthetic Visualization
22. A Photographer’s Guide to Perfect Exposure
23. A Photographer’s Guide to Artistic Silhouette
24. A Photographer’s Guide to Night Photography
25. Contrast That Reveals the Subject
26. When Texture Tells You the Story
27. Tales beyond the Frames

2017
28. A Photographer’s Guide to Exploring Nature
29. A Photographer’s Guide to Light Metering
30. The Art of Hiking with Professional Camera Gear

2018
31. A Photographer’s Guide to Wildlife Photography
32. A Guide to Making Your Readers Read
33. Mastering the Art of Cropping
34. A Photographer’s Guide to Color & Color Managemen
35. A Photographer’s Guide to Artistic Bokeh
36. From Recipes to Becoming a Chef

2019
37. A Guide to the Aesthetic World of Photography
38. A Photographer’s Guide to Portrait Photography
39. A Photographer’s Guide to Black & White Photography
40. Becoming a Writer
41. The Definitive Guide to Mastering the Art of Publication

2020
42. English Fluency
43. A Photographer’s Guide to Landscape Photography
44. A Photographer’s Guide to Street Photography

2021
45. A Guide to Cinematography
46. A Definitive Guide to Writing Thesis
47. A Guide to Professional Wedding Photography
48. The Definitive Guide to Effective Business Writing
49. A Photographer’s Guide to Developing Portfolio
50. The Definitive Guide to Ethics of Photography
51. A Photographer’s Guide to Decisive Moment
52. A Guide to Develop Photographic Style
53. A Guide to Professional Sports Photography
54. Touching Life and Its Moment – The Ultimate Travel Photography Guide

2022
055. A Guide to the Art of Advertising Photography
056. Into a single expression

2023
057. Art of Copywriting
058. What it takes to be a photographer
059. A Thousand Smile

2024
060. Story and Narrative in Photojournalism
061. Symphony of Faces
062. Echoes of Emotion
063. Lessons from Iconic Photographer

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