Waleed Mohammed Abdullah Ahmed

E-mail:w.alqadasi@ust.edu.ye

Applied Linguistics -عضو هيئة تدريس-أستاذ مشارك-العلوم الإنسانية والإجتماعية

Education

PhD in Applied Linguistics, College of Arts & Sciences, Universiti Utara Malysia, Malaysia (2014)
M. Ed. In English [ELT], Faculty of Education, Hodeida University, Hodeida, Yemen (2003)
B.A. in Education [ English], Faculty of Education, Hodeida University, Hodeida, Yemen (1997)

Experience

An author and co-author of research papers
A reviewer for many manuscripts
An internal examiner for MA theses at UST
A validator for research tools
A member of Malaysian Association of Applied Linguistics (MAAL)
A member pf UST Research Ethics Committee

Academic Experience

Head of Scientific Research and Publication Department
Deputy Editor, University of Science and Technology Journal for Management and Human Sciences
Deputy Editor, Journal of Social Studies
Quality Assurance coordinator

Conferences and Workshops

• A workshop on ‘Reviewing and Approving the Master’s Program Documents in Translation, English Department’, UST, Sana’a, Yemen, October 27, 2024.
• A workshop on ‘Evaluating Programmes Learning Outcomes’, UST, Sana’a, Yemen, 9th – 13th Dec., 2018.
• A training course in Statistics, UST, Sana’a, Yemen, 21 October- 9 December, 2021.
• A training course in ‘TESOL’, UST, Sana’a, Yemen, 2nd – 11th Apr., 2019.
• A workshop on ‘Evaluating Programmes Learning Outcomes’, UST, Sana’a, Yemen, 9th – 13th Dec., 2018.
• A workshop on ‘Computer Assisted Translation Programmes’, UST, Sana’a, Yemen, 23rd – 25th Apr., 2018.
• A training course on ‘Amos: structural equation modeling’, UST, Sana’a, Yemen, 3rd -21st Mar., 2018.
• A training course on ‘Leadership Skills in Higher Education’, UST, Sana’a, Yemen, 20th Nov., 2017- 14th Feb., 2018.
• A workshop on ‘Key performance indicators preparation’, UST, Sana’a, Yemen, 25th May, 2017.
• A training course in ‘Writing and Publishing a Research Paper’, UST, Sana’a, Yemen, 23rd – 25th Apr., 2017.
• A training course in Strategic Planning Using Balanced Scorecard, UST, Sana’a, Yemen, 12th – 17th Apr., 2017.
• A workshop on ‘Using Debate as a Teaching Tool in Schools and Universities’, UST, Sana’a, Yemen, 20th – 21st Feb., 2017.
• A training course in ‘Designing E-learning Courses Based on Quality Matters’, UST, Sana’a, Yemen, 26th Nov. – 10th Dec., 2016.
• A training course in ‘Communication Skills in Higher Education’, UST, Sana’a, Yemen, 12th – 17th Apr., 2015.
• A training course on ‘Education Technology’, UST, Sana’a, Yemen, 2015.
• A workshop on ‘Content Analysis’, UST, Sana’a, Yemen, 3rd Mar., 2015.
• A workshop on Programme Specification Document, UST, Yemen, 20th – 24th December, 2014.
• A workshop on Successful Doctoral Studies, Universiti Utara Malysia, Malysia, 21st September, 2010.
• A workshop on Literature Review: The Backbone of your PhD Research, Universiti Utara Malysia, Malysia, 25th August, 2010.
• A workshop on Professional Talk Excellence in PhD: Survival and Success in Doctoral Years and Beyond, Universiti Utara Malysia, Malysia, 8th July, 2010.
• A workshop on Qualitative Research: Interviews and observations, Universiti Utara Malysia, Malysia, 20th June, 2010.
• A workshop on Research Talk Series: APA style and Endnotes, Universiti Utara Malysia, Malysia, 22nd March, 2010.
• An Academic Workshop on Enhancing Teaching and Learning, International College, UST, Yemen, 1st – 2nd March, 2010.
• A training session on New Teaching Techniques, UST, Sana’a, Yemen, 2006.
• A workshop on strategic planning at the International College, UST, Yemen, 4th – 5th Aug., 2006.
• Introductory Training in Using the Mitechsoft WebCube and Mitechsoft LearningCube System, University of Science and Technology (UST), Sana’a, Yemen, 25-26 April 2005.
First International Conference in English Language Teaching held in Hodeida University, Hodeida, Yemen, 2001
Second International Conference in English Language Teaching held in Hodeida University, Hodeida, Yemen, 2002

Publications:

1. 2020: Motivational Teaching Practices from EFL Learners’ perspective at tertiary level in Yemen 2. Exploring EFL learners’ acquisition of advanced reading skills in university Yemeni context 3. Learners as partners in assessing course learning outcomes in an EFL university context 4. Factors Affecting Yemeni University Students’ Translation Using Google Translate

Research Papers Referee:

1. Referred many research papers submitted for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
2. Refereed many research and working papers presented to many international scientific conferences.
3. Referred many types of research for the academic promotion of faculty members in some universities.

Consultations:

• The Effect of Using In-class Debate as a Teaching Technique on Yemeni English Foreign Language Undergraduate Learners’ Speaking Skills (PhD)
• Exploring Undergraduate Students’ Translation Process Using Google Translate (MA)
• Teaching Practices of Translation Technology Teachers in Selected Universities: An Exploratory Study (MA)
• Problems and Procedures of Translating Metaphor in Arabic Poetry into English: A Case Study of Al Maqaleh’s Poem ‘To My Mother’ (MA)