Biography

Carolyn Malachi is Assistant Professor and Assistant Chair in the Department of Media, Journalism and Film at Howard University's Cathy Hughes School of Communications. A GRAMMY-nominated producer, engineer, composer, and researcher, her work explores how intentionally designed sound transforms media, shapes memory, advances learning, and preserves culture.

Her research and creative practice span immersive audio, sound design, music production, film and television post-production, podcasting, and interactive media. Through her interdisciplinary framework, Social Sonic Design, she investigates sound as a medium for storytelling, education, health, and cultural preservation.

Malachi's scholarship is informed by an active professional practice and collaborations across the creative industries. She is an active member of the Recording Academy, the Audio Engineering Society (AES), and serves on the Sound Board of We Are Moving the Needle, advancing equity and opportunity for professionals in audio. Her work has been recognized through national and international publications, conference presentations, performances, and creative collaborations.

She holds an M.A. in Audio Technology from American University, is a Fulbright-Hays Scholar, and is the founder of Call & Response, an immersive audio production company.

Research and Creative Work Portfolio