About Dr. Muntasir Al-Hamad

Dr. Muntasir Al-Hamad is an Associate Professor of Arabic for Non-Native Speakers at Qatar University. With over 15 years of experience in academia, his research focuses on applied linguistics, second language acquisition, and curriculum development for Arabic language learners.

Biography

Dr Muntasir Al-Hamad, FHE (Fellow of Higher Education Academy-UK). He is an associate professor of Arabic at the Arabic for non-Native Speakers Center (ANNS) at Qatar University and served as a visiting professor of Arabic at Georgetown University in Qatar. Before he joined Qatar University, he worked as a lecturer of Arabic and Oriental Studies at Manchester Metropolitan University and served as the director of Amstone Project on Abrahamic Religions at the University of Manchester and later on at Georgetown University in Qatar.

In addition to teaching, Dr. Al-Hamad works as a consultant, trainer, and guest speaker in various educational and non-educational firms, including government institutions, universities, private companies, and publishing houses. His expertise in teaching Arabic as a second/foreign language, Semitic studies, and communication and semiotics are well sought after worldwide. Muntasir has authored a number of books and translated different publications related to his academic interest.

Throughout his career, Dr. Al-Hamad has published extensively on Arabic language pedagogy, contributed to curriculum development, and mentored countless students in their journey to master the Arabic language. His work has been recognized internationally, and he regularly presents at conferences and workshops worldwide.

Education

Yarmouk University, Faculty of Arts, Arabic Language and Literature Department logo
1989 - 1991

BA. in Arabic Language & Literature

Yarmouk University, Faculty of Arts, Arabic Language and Literature Department

Yarmouk University, Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology, Department of Epigraphy logo
1992 - 1997

MA. in Comparative Semitic Languages

Yarmouk University, Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology, Department of Epigraphy

University of Manchester, School of Languages, Linguistics and Cultures, MES Department logo
1998 - 2005

PhD. in Comparative Semitic Languages

University of Manchester, School of Languages, Linguistics and Cultures, MES Department

Manchester Metropolitan University, Centre for Learning and Teaching logo
2010 - 2011

PGC in Academic Practice

Manchester Metropolitan University, Centre for Learning and Teaching

Awards & Honors

Excellence in Teaching Award

Qatar University · 2023

Recognition for outstanding contribution to Arabic language education

Best Research Paper Award

International Conference on Arabic Language Teaching · 2022

For innovative approaches in Arabic language pedagogy

Distinguished Educator Award

Qatar Foundation · 2021

For excellence in Arabic language instruction and curriculum development

Professional Affiliations

Arabic for Non-Native Speakers Center – Qatar University logo

Arabic for Non-Native Speakers Center – Qatar University

2018-Present

Associate Professor

Georgetown University - Qatar logo

Georgetown University - Qatar

2019

Visiting Associate Professor

Arabic for Non-Native Speakers Center – Qatar University logo

Arabic for Non-Native Speakers Center – Qatar University

2012-2018

Associate Professor

Department of Languages - Manchester Metropolitan University logo

Department of Languages - Manchester Metropolitan University

2009-2012

Lecturer (Assistant Prof) of Arabic and Oriental Cultures – Leader of Oriental Languages

J&J Educational Magazine (in collaboration with Manchester City Council) logo

J&J Educational Magazine (in collaboration with Manchester City Council)

2011

Chief Editor

University of Manchester - UK logo

University of Manchester - UK

2008-2009

Director of Amstone Project on Abrahamic Religions

Childhood Cultural Center logo

Childhood Cultural Center

2009 (6 months)

Director of Programmes and Acting Director of Media

Qualification and Curriculum Authority logo

Qualification and Curriculum Authority

2008-2011

Consultant on Religious Education

Specialist Schools and Academies Trust logo

Specialist Schools and Academies Trust

2007-2008

Consultant on Teaching Arabic Language and Culture

Arabic Educational Trust in Manchester (Heritage Arabic Learners)

2002-2012

Programmes Manager and Member of Directors Board

Human Appeal International logo

Human Appeal International

2006-2008

Public Relation and Project Development

Muslim Youth Foundation logo

Muslim Youth Foundation

2000-2007

Managing Director

Foundation for Science, Technology and Civilisation logo

Foundation for Science, Technology and Civilisation

2001-2006

Coordinator and Palaeographer

Manchester City Council logo

Manchester City Council

2004-2006

Examiner and Lecturer in Interpreting (Arabic- English- Arabic)

Altrincham Grammar School for Boys logo

Altrincham Grammar School for Boys

2003-2006

Teacher of Arabic for non-Arabic Speakers

Mines Action Group

2003-2007

Teacher of Arabic for non-Arabic Speakers

Hays International

2005

Teacher of Arabic for non-Arabic Speakers

Dar al-Shorouk for Publishing logo

Dar al-Shorouk for Publishing

1994-1997

Arabic Language Editor and Proof-reader