Personal Information:

Name:             Ibraheem Nagi Ahmed Tagaddeen

Dateof Birth: 1975 Sex:  Male

Place of Birth:       Ibb, Republic of Yemen.

Marital Status:     Married (with Four kids)

Present Address:Shumaila Zone,Sana’a City, Yemen.

Occupation:   Associate Prof. of Contemporary Critical Theory & Translation,

Dept. of English, Faculty of Languages, &

Director of the Community Center for Translation &Language

Teaching, Sana’a University, Yemen.

EmailAddress:      ib.tagaddeen@su.edu.ye

ibtaj2007@gmail.com

MobileNo.:     00967-771120904

Work Phone No.:      00967-1- 464322

Summary:

Highly experienced Associate Professor with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education and translation industry; skilled in English, Translation, Computer Literacy, Literature, and Lecturing; has strong educational and professional background with (PhD) focused in Contemporary Critical Theory from The English and Foreign Languages University, India; Supervisor and examiner of many theses and research works and expert in the field of Quality Assurance and assessment.

Education:

• D. in English Literature from the School of Critical Humanities, The English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad, India in March 2009.
• Master of Arts in English Literature from The Central Institute of English and Foreign Languages, Hyderabad, India in April 2004.
• One-Year Diploma in German Language Proficiency from The English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad, India in (2007-2008).
• Bachelor of Education from the College of Education, Ibb University, Republic of Yemen (June 1998).
• Diploma from Teacher Training Institute, Ibb, Yemen (1992).

 ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE:

• Director of the Community Center for Translation and Language Teaching, Sana’a University (2015 – present).
• Chairperson of the Department of Languages, Yemen Academy for Graduate Studies, Sana’a, Yemen (part-timer 2013 – 2020).
• Rapporteur of the Higher Supervising Committee for English Language Proficiency Certificate Program, Ministry of Higher Education, August 2019 – present).
• Director of the Center of Languages and Translation, 21^st September University for Medical & Applied Sciences, Sana’a, Yemen (2018 –2019).
• Chairperson of the Academic Committee in the National Commission of Translation & Arabization, Ministry of Higher Education, Yemen (2017 – present).
• Chairperson of National Committee for Revising and Developing Syllabus Content of the English Language Program at Language Centers and Institutes in Yemen, Ministry of Technical Education & Vocational Training, Yemen (2022 – present).
• Head of Translation Program Team in the NARS Preparation Committee, Language Studies Sector, in the Council of Accreditation and Quality Assurance, Ministry of Higher Education, Yemen (Jan. 2023 – present).
• Chairperson of the English Requirements Committee in the National Team for Preparing University Requirements Standard Syllabus Content, Ministry of Higher Education, Yemen (2016 – 2017).
• A member of Dept. Council, Dept. of Police Auxiliary Sciences, Police College, Police Academy, Sana’a, (2013 – present).
• Acting Head of the Dept. of English, Faculty of Languages, Sana’a University (2015).
• Head of the Department of English, Faculty of Education, Ibb University (2010 – 2013).
• Director of Youth Office at the Faculty of Education, Ibb University (2009 – 2013).
• Coordinator of Quality Assurancein the Department of English, Faculty of Languages, Sana’a University (2013- 2016).
• Teaching English Literature and Translation courses for undergraduate and Postgraduate students at Sana’a University and other universities in Yemen since 2009.
• Taught as a visiting professor in several government and private universities (2012 – 2015).
• Appointed as a demonstrator in the Dept. of English, Faculty of Education, Ibb University, and taught English Requirement courses in several departments in the University (2000-2002).
• Vice-Head Master of Al-Fawz Primary School (Now Al-Shaheed Al-Awah School), Ibb, Yemen (1993-1995).

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE AND SUPERVISING:

• Experience of more than 16 years in the field of translation and interpreting.
• Teaching Experience of more than 20 years at School, College, and Postgraduate levels.
• A member of the Academic Programs Assessment Committee, in the Council of Accreditation and Quality Assurance, Ministry of Higher Education, Yemen (2017 – present).
• A Member/Chair of Viva-Voce Committees (Internal/External Examiner) for more than (30) MA & PhD theses in several universities in Yemen (2013 – present).
• Supervised (45) MA & PhD theses at Departments of English/Translation in Sana’a University and other universities in Yemen (2013 – present).
• A reviewer in the International Journal of Language and Literary Studies (IJLLS), (2019 – present).
• A member of the Editorial Board of Sana’a University Journal of Social Sciences (2022 – 2024).
• A member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Yemen Academy for Graduate Studies (2015 – present).
• A member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Scientific Centers, Sana’a University (August 2019 – present).
• A Member of the Consulting Committee and a reviewer in the Journal of Arts, Dhamar University, Journal of Andalus University, and other journals in Yemen (2015 – present).
• Supervised Teaching English in practicum groups of College Teacher Trainees at Secondary Schools, Faculty of Education, Ibb University, and teachers in the CCTLT, Sana’a University (2009-present).
• Supervised academic research projects of undergraduate students in the Departments of English, Faculty of Education, Ibb University and Faculty of Arts, Dhamar University, Faculty of Languages, Sana’a University, and other private universities in Yemen (2009-2015).

Conferences and Workshops:

• Participated in the IATIS-University of Science & Technology 2024 on Translator Training in Yemen: Challenges and Opportunities in Times of Conflict, organized by Dept. of English & Translation, University of Science & Technology, Yemen-Hodeidah, 7^th – 8^th January 2024 (as a member of the Honorary Committee).
• Participated in the 4^thAnnualConference on Artificial Intelligence and Quality Assurance in Higher Education, organized by Yemen Center for Information Technology in Higher Education (YCIT-HE), Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research, in collaboration with the Council for Accreditation and Quality Assurance (CAQA) in Sana’a, 12^th – 13^th December 2023 (as a member of the Scientific Committee).
• Participated as a key speaker in the Symposium Translation in the Light of Artificial Intelligence, organized by Al-Jeel Al-Jadeed University, Department of Translation, on 8^th August 2023.
• Conducted a training workshop in the field of translation entitled “Capacity Development for the Translation Unit Staff at the Technical Office (TO)” for staff of the Coordination and Translation Unit in the Technical Office, Ministry of Education, sponsored by GIZ, 7^th – 11^th May 2023.
• Participated in the Workshop on the National Academic Reference Standards (NARS) for Language Studies: Approving the Final Draft of Specification Document, as the Head of the Translation Program Team in the NARS Preparation Committee, organized by the Council for Accreditation and Quality Assurance, Ministry of Higher Education, Yemen, on 15^th March 2023.
• Participated in a Workshop on Translation Program Specification: Revising and Approving PSD, held in Dept. of English, Faculty of Human and Social Sciences, University of Science & Technology – Sana’a Main Branch, on 16^th April 2023.
• Participated in Workshop on Intellectual Property: A National Vision, organized by the Higher Authority for Science, Technology and Innovation (HASTI), Sana’a on 14^th 2023.
• Participated in the 3^rd AnnualConference on Technological Knowledge & Digital Transformation in Higher Education, organized by Yemen Center for Information Technology in Higher Education (YCIT-HE), Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research, in collaboration with Emirates International University (EIU) and University of Science and Technology (UST) in Sana’a, 21^st -22^nd December 2022.
• Participated in Workshop on Developing English and Translation Program, held in Dept. of English, Faculty of Humanities, Al-Nasser University, on 29^th 2022).
• Participated in a workshop on International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED),organized by the Yemen Center for Information Technology in Higher Education (YCIT-HE), Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research, in collaboration with the Council for Accreditation and Quality Assurance, on 4^th January 2022.
• Participated in a workshop on “Self-Assessment of the University Colleges and Centers in Light of Accreditation &Quality Assurance Standards”, held at the Center of Academic Development and Quality Assurance, Sana’a University, 3^rd – 7^th April 2021.
• Participated in the 2^nd Conference on E-Learning in Higher Education Institutions in Yemen, organized by Yemen Center for Information Technology in Higher Education (YCIT-HE), Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research, in collaboration with Emirates International University (EIU) and University of Science and Technology (UST) in Sana’a, 21^st -22^nd November 2021.
• Participated in the online international training program, Advanced Diploma in Legal Documents Translation, organized by MES Mampad College & the Academy of Excellence, India, in collaboration with Community Center for Translation and Language Teaching, 10^th – 30^th March 2021.
• Participated in the 1^st Conference on E-Learning in Higher Education Institutions in Yemen: Current Reality and Prospects, organized by Yemen Center for Information Technology in Higher Education (YCIT-HE), Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, in collaboration with Emirates International University (EIU), at Taj Sheba Hotel, 11^th -12^th November 2020.
• Participated as one of the Key Speakers in the Conference of The 2^nd Annual Translation Festival, organized at the Faculty of Languages, Sana’a University, – Sana’a, (13^th – 14^th April 2019).
• Participated in the “International Arbitrator Training Program,” organized by the Yemeni International Center for Commercial Arbitration and Conciliation (YICCAC), in collaboration with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), Good Governance Program, during the period from 2^nd – 6^th March 2019.
• Participated as one of the Key Speakers in the Conference of The First Yemeni Translators Forum, organized at Yemenia University – Sana’a, in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education on (28 Feb. 2019).
• Participated in “The 1^st Annual Conference on Quality Assurance”, held at the Center of Academic Development and Quality Assurance, Sana’a University, 13^th – 29^th December 2018.
• Participated in Workshop on Developing English Department Curriculum, held in Dept. of English, Faculty of Arts, Dar Al-Salam University, (16^th -18^th May 2018).
• Participated in a workshop on “Development of National Academic Reference Standards for Pharmacy Education Program (NARS)” organized by the Council of Accreditation and Quality Assurance held at Queen Arwa University, (13^th -15^th May 2018).
• Participated in a workshop on “Assessment of Academic Programs” organized by the Council of Accreditation and Quality Assurance, (Nov. 2017).
• Organized Workshops on “Development of Post-Graduate Programs” at the Community Center of Translation and Language Teaching, Sana’a University (2016 – 2021).
• Participated in Workshop of Developing English Language Tests, held in Dept. of English, Faculty of Languages, Sana’a University, December 28^th, 2014
• Attended Training Course “The 8^th Annual Training Course for Professional Development of Teaching Staff” (45 hours), held at the Center of Academic Development and Quality Assurance, Sana’a University, 13^th – 29^th December 2014.
• Participated in Workshops on Strategic Plans Program Specification and Course Specification organized by the Council of Accreditation and Quality Assurance held at Yemen Academy for Graduate Studies, (18.01.2014 and 15.02.2014 – 22.02.2014 and 11 March 2015).
• Participated in Workshops of “Quality Fourth Week” organized by the Council of Accreditation and Quality Assurance held at the Center of Academic Development and Quality Assurance, Sana’a University, 9^th – 13^th March 2014.
• Participated in Workshop on “Curriculum Development Program in the English Dept. Faculty of Education, Ibb University” (24 May 2005).
• International Conference on “Modern Arabic Literature in Sudan” at School of Middle Eastern Studies, EFL University, Hyderabad, India, 2007.
• International Conference on “Arabic Literature in Oman” at School of Middle Eastern Studies, EFL University, Hyderabad, India, 2006.
• Participated in other workshops and training programs for Accreditation and Quality Assurance, Academic Improvement, and Program and Course Specification workshops at Sana’a University, Yemenia University, Andalus University, and Saba University (2013 – present).

 Research Works and Scientific Papers:

• “Translation Profession in Yemen in Light of Recent Technological Developments: Challenges and Responses to the Use of CAT Tools by Translators” Journal of Yemen Academy for Graduate Studies, Issue No. 4 (2024).
• “Effectiveness of Machine Translation in Rendering Yemeni Culture-Specific Items into English: Sana’ani Dialect as a Case-in-Point”, Sana’a University Journal of Social Sciences, No. 3, 2023. (2^nd Author).
• “Effect of Diacritics on Machine Translation Performance: A Case Study of Yemeni Literature”, International Journal of Language & Literary Studies, Vol. 5, No. 2, 2023. (2^nd Author).
• “Ethical Issues of Military Interpreters in the Front Lines: Challenges and Borders,” Res Militaris, Issue No. 2, November 2022. (2^nd Author).
• “Unfolding Tradition and the Politics of Interpretation: Towards a New Hermeneutics of Peace” De Natura Fedei: Rethinking Religion across Disciplinary Boundaries, Vol. III. Ed. Jibu Mathew George. New Delhi: Authorspress, 2021, pp. 290-335.
• “Interpreters in the Time of Crisis: Borders and Barriers” Al-Andalus Journal for Humanities & Social Sciences, issue No. 51, Vol. 8. 2021, pp. 214 – 233. (2^nd Author).
• “Quality of English Requirement Courses in Light of Some Arab and International Experiences and from the Perspective of Teachers and Students at some Yemeni Universities,” 1^st International Conference on Principles and Standards of Self-Assessment & Quality Assurance in University, University of Batna 1, Algeria, 2020.
• “Translation in light of Contemporary Critical Theories: Strategies of Translating Literature from the Postcolonial Perspective,” A paper presented at the Conference of The 2^nd Annual Translation Festival, organized by Dept. of Translation at Faculty of Languages, Sana’a University, – Sana’a, (13^th – 14^th April 2019).
• “The Current Status of Translation in Yemen: Reality and Hope,” a paper presented at the Conference of The First Yemeni Translators Forum, organized by the Dept. of English at Yemenia University – Sana’a, in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education on (28^th 2019).
• “Quality of English Requirement Courses in Light of Some Arab and International Experiences and from the Perspective of Teachers and Students at some Yemeni Universities,” Studies in University Education & Quality Assurance. ADQAC, Sana’a University, Vol. 7, No. 12, Jan-June 2019, pp. 204-219.
• “Quality of English Requirement Courses at Yemeni Universities in light of Arab and International Experiences,” International Conference of Quality Assurance, Sana’a University (28^th -29^th November 2018)
• “Counter-Discursive Strategies in Postcolonial African Novel: Revisiting the Peripheries in Ama Ata Aidoo’s Our Sister Killjoy”, Journal of Andalus University for Humanities and Social Sciences, Issue No. 20, 2018, pp. 1-21.
• “From Periphery to Center: Challenging Stereotypes and Deconstructing Binaries in Andrea Levy’s Small Island” Journal of Arts, Dhamar University, Vol. 1, No. 7, 2018, pp. 437- 464.
• “Tradition and the Politics of Interpretation: A Study on Islamic Hermeneutics and its Role in (Re)shaping Our Realities Today.”  Journal of Yemen Academy for Graduate Studies, Vol. 1, No. 1 (2018): 201 – 219.
• “Self-Orientalization in Postmodern Non-Western Fiction: A Critical Assessment of the Representation of Female Characters in Orhan Pamuk’s ”  Journal of Al-Nasser University, Vol. 2, Issue No. 10 (June – Dec. 2017): 1-20.
• “Standard Syllabus Content of English Requirements in Yemeni Universities: An Assessment in the Light of Regional and International Experiences”, A paper (in Arabic) submitted as part of the work of the National Team for the Development of Standard Content of University General Requirements, Ministry of Higher Education (Jan. 2017).
• “The Reader and the Meaning of Texts in Early Arabic Literary Tradition: A Comparative Study.”Journal of Dhamar University for Studies and Researches, 20 (2014): 265 – 300.
• “Text and Tradition in Western Hermeneutics and Arab-Islamic Ta’wil: Towards a New Hermeneutics of Peace.” PhD Thesis, The English and Foreign Languages University, 2008.
• “Literary Appropriation of History: Antony and Cleopatra in the Hands of Shakespeare, Dryden and Shawqi.” MA Thesis, CIEFL, 2004.
• Islamic Culture and Western Modernism: Challenge and Response, CIEFL, 2007. (Unpublished Article)
• Arabic Literary Criticism in the 20^th Century: A Critical Survey. CIEFL, 2006. (Unpublished Article)
• Heritage and Hermeneutics: Arab Interpretive Practices Today. EFLU, 2007.(Unpublished Article)
• Written other unpublished articles and critical essays in the fields of English and Arabic Literary Theories, Contemporary Hermeneutics, Intertextuality and the Meaning of Texts, Islamic Culture and the Challenge of Modernism/Postmodernism in Modern Novel, Middle Eastern Studies, and some issues in Comparative Literary Studies.

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Translated Books and Documents:

• The Monthly Report on the General Situation in the Republic of Yemen, issued by the National Team for Foreign Outreach (NTFO), (2019 – present).
• Sana’a University Indicators –2020, Sana’a University, Community Center for Translation & Language Teaching, March 2021.
• A Journey Behind Bars byAmiruddin Jahaf. CCTLT, Sana’a University, 2020.
• Undeterred: Yemen in the Face of Decisive Storm by Dr. Abdul Aziz Bin Habtoor, Vol. 2. Sana’a: Dar Al-Ketab, 2018.
• Undeterred: Yemen in the Face of Decisive Storm by Dr. Abdul Aziz Bin Habtoor, Vol. 1, Sana’a: Dar Al-Ketab, 2017.
• This is AlHaj Ali Mohammed Alhabbari, Sana’a: Dar Al-Ketab, 2017.
• Different editorials, articles, reports, official and legal documents, brochures, guidelines, and catalogs related to INGOs and other institutions.