School of Education

Dr Abdelhamid M. Ahmed

Dr Abdelhamid M. Ahmed (He/him)

Honorary Appointment

Dr. Abdelhamid M. Ahmed is an Assistant Professor in English Language Education at Qatar University. His research and teaching career spans over a decade across the MENA region and the UK. He earned his Ph.D. in Education (Applied Linguistics/TESOL) from the University of Exeter, where he developed a strong foundation in writing pedagogy, bilingual education, and corpus linguistics.

 

Dr. Ahmed’s academic expertise centres on applied linguistics, English academic writing, and bilingual education, with a particular focus on metadiscourse analysis, metalinguistic understanding, reflective writing, and the development of writing centres. His research explores how socio-cultural factors, electronic feedback, and instructional design impact student learning, writing proficiency, and metalinguistic awareness among non-native speakers of English and native speakers of Arabic.

 

As a researcher, Dr. Ahmed has contributed to the advancement of knowledge in the areas of argumentative writing, code glosses, cohesion and coherence, and digital pedagogy. He leads the Qatari Corpus of Argumentative Writing (QCAW), a pioneering bilingual corpus project that investigates writing strategies and metadiscourse features in English and Arabic essays produced by undergraduate students. His work on reflective journals and writing difficulties has influenced curriculum reform and teaching practices in higher education institutions throughout the region.

Dr. Ahmed’s publications appear in leading peer-reviewed journals, including Reflective Practice, Ampersand, Linguistics & Education, Language Awareness, Social Sciences & Humanities Open and edited volumes on feedback in L2 writing. He has co-edited influential books such as “Feedback in L2 English Writing in the Arab World: Inside the Black Box” (Palgrave Macmillan), and regularly presents at international conferences on applied linguistics, writing assessment, and educational technology.

 

In addition to research, Dr. Ahmed is deeply committed to student-centered pedagogy, academic mentoring, and curriculum innovation. He has supervised undergraduate and postgraduate research, led professional development workshops for educators, and actively participates in interdisciplinary collaborations to advance educational excellence.

 

Dr. Ahmed serves as a peer reviewer for several international journals, a member of editorial board in reputable journals, and is a member in prominent professional associations in applied linguistics and TESOL (e.g. BAAL and AAAL). His work is driven by a passion for empowering students, fostering academic integrity, and bridging theory with practice to address the evolving needs of learners in diverse and multilingual contexts.

 

Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in Education (TESOL/Applied Linguistics), Graduate School of Education, University of Exeter.
  • M.Sc. in Educational Research, Graduate School of Education, University of Exeter.
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Education, College of Education, Helwan University.
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Curriculum Planning and Development, College of Education, Helwan University.
  • B.A. in English Literature, Department of English Literature, College of Arts, Helwan University.
  • B.A. in English Language Education, College of Education, Helwan University.

 

Professional Activities

  • Principal Investigator, Qatari Corpus of Argumentative Writing (QCAW) Project 
  • Co-editor, Feedback in L2 English Writing in the Arab World (Palgrave Macmillan) 
  • Editor/Peer Reviewer for leading journals in applied linguistics and education
  • Member, International Association for Applied Linguistics (AILA), TESOL International Association

 

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