Dr. Mohammed Ali Ali Abdullah Al-Khulaidi
Associate Professor of English (Linguistics, Phonetics & Translation)
Academic Qualifications
Ph.D. in English (Linguistics & Phonetics)
The English and Foreign Languages University, India (2013-2018)
M.A. in English (Linguistics, Phonetics & Translation)
GPA: 8.13/9 – The English and Foreign Languages University, India (2010-2012)
Postgraduate Diploma in Translation (Arabic-English / English-Arabic)
90% – Osmania University, India (2015-2016)
B.A. in English Studies
Distinction (92.78%) – Ibb University, Yemen (2000-2004)
Academic & Teaching Experience
- Associate Professor – Ibb University (2026 – Present)
- Assistant Professor – Ibb University (2019-2025)
- Lecturer – University of Science and Technology (Taiz/Ibb), Al-Qalam University, Taiz University, National University, Yemen (2019 – Present)
- Supervisor and Examiner for B.A. and M.A. Theses in Linguistics and Translation – Ibb University, University of Science and Technology (2019 – Present)
Courses Taught
- Phonetics, Linguistics, Written and Consecutive Translation, Discourse Analysis, Medical Translation, English for Specific Purposes (ESP), Academic Writing.
Professional Translation Experience
- Professional Translator and Interpreter (2003 – Present)
- Provided translation services for prestigious universities, engineering firms, hospitals, NGOs, and judicial authorities in Yemen, Saudi Arabia, and India (2004-2026).
- Head of Translation Unit – Al-Muhtarif International for Immigration and Translation, Ibb, Yemen (2023 – Present).
Research Interests
Phonetics
Phonological Interference
L2 Pronunciation & Writing
Translation & Interpretation
Forensic Linguistics & Phonetics
Clinical Linguistics & Phonetics
Discourse Analysis
World Englishes Intelligibility
English for Medical Purposes
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