Dr. Muhammad Swaileh A. Alzaidi

Short bio:

I am an Associate Professor of Linguistics at King Saud University with a PhD from the University of Essex, specializing in the integration of computational linguistics, prosody, and AI-driven language models. My research focuses on the prosodic and intonational patterns in Arabic dialects, with a particular emphasis on Arabic dialects in general and on Saudi Arabic dialects in particular. Additionally, I apply AI methodologies to the analysis and recognition of Arabic sign language, pioneering models that bridge spoken and signed communication. My expertise extends to leveraging advanced data analytics and machine learning techniques in natural language processing (NLP) for Arabic, contributing to more accurate and culturally relevant linguistic models.

In addition to my academic and research activities, I serve as Vice Chair of the Global Engagement Office, where I work on establishing strategic relationships and partnerships with local institutions. My efforts are aimed at creating impactful collaborations that align with the university’s objectives, driving its success in global and regional initiatives. With a portfolio of peer-reviewed publications and international research collaborations, I am committed to advancing the integration of AI and linguistic research to enhance language accessibility and understanding while contributing to the strategic goals of the university.

Qualifications

Ph.D in Linguistics, June 2014 - University of Essex, Colchester, UK

Supervisor: Prof. Louisa Sadler (University of Essex, UK)

External Examiner: Dr. Louise Mycock (University of Oxford, UK)

Internal Examiner Dr. Wyne Johnson (University of Essex, UK)

- Advanced Semantics Course, Oxford University, UK , 2011

- Advanced Core Training in Linguistics, UCL, UK 2011

MA in Linguistics with Distinction, December 2010 - University of Essex, Colchester, UK

BA. English Language, May 2005 - Taif University, Saudi Arabia, GPA: Very Good .I studied most of my university years at Umm AL-Qura University (English Department), Makkah. At the last year (fifth year), I moved to Taif University. 

Publications:

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Books

• Othman, Abdulaziz and Muhammad Alzaidi. English for Students of Business Administration. (2018). Riyadh: almutanabbi Press.

Articles

• WoS - Q 1: Alya Alshammari, Shoayee Dlaim Alotaibi, Abdulkhaleq Q. A. Hassan, Faheed A. F. Alrslani, Nasser Aljohani, Hanan Al Sultan, Muhammad Swaileh A. Alzaidi, and Abdulaziz A. Alzubaidi. (2024). Applied Linguistics with Deep Learning based Data Driven Text to Speech Synthesizer for Arabic Corpus. Fractals, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1142/S0218348X25400249
• WoS - Q 3: Wala bin Subait, Iman Basheti, Hanan Al Sultan, Muhammad Alzaidi, Jawhara Aljabri, Mohammed Assiri, and Nahla Salih. (2024). Chimp Optimization Algorithm with Deep Learning-Driven Fine-grained Emotion Recognition in Arabic Corpus. ACM Transactions on Asian and Low-Resource Language Information Processing, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/3686796
• WoS - Q 3: Alzaidi, Muhammad Swaileh A. (2024). Improved Arithmetic Optimization Algorithm with Transfer Learning based Arabic Sign Language Identification System. ACM Transactions on Asian and Low-Resource Language Information Processing, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/3686795
• WoS - Q 1: Reema G. Al-Anazi, Hamed Alqahtani, Muhammad Swaileh A. Alzaidi, Meshari H. Alanazi, Hanan Al Sultan, Amal F. Alrowaily, Jawhara Aljabri, and Assal Alqudah. (2024). Multi-Class Automated Speech Language Recognition using Natural Language Processing with Optimal Deep Learning Model. Fractals, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1142/S0218348X25400213
• WoS - Q 1: Chinu Singla, Wala Bin Subait, Hany Mahgoub, Abdulsamad Ebrahim Yahya, Muhammad S. A. Alzaidi, Muskaan Munjal, Wafa Sulaiman Almukadi, and Nader Mohammad Aljawarn. (2024). Utilizing Convolutional Neural Networks to Comprehend Sign Language and Recognize Emotions. Fractals, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1142/S0218348X2540016X. 
• WoS - Q 1: Abdulkhaleq Q. A. Hassan, Alya Alshammari, Belal Zaqaibeh, Muhammad Swaileh A. Alzaidi, Randa Allafi, Sana Alazwari, Jawhara Aljabri, and Amal M. Nouri. (2024). Enhancing Natural Language Processing Using Walrus Optimizer with Self-Attention Deep Learning Model in Applied Linguistics. Fractals, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1142/S0218348X25400067
• Aljadaan, N., Alzaidi, M. and Alnasser, S.M. (2024), Arabic semantic priming for homographs does not result in a boost to all related material, Saudi Journal of Language Studies, Vol. 4 No. 2, pp. 106-124. https://doi.org/10.1108/SJLS-02-2024-0012
• WoS - Q 1: Alzaidi, M., Xu, Y., Xu, A. & Szreder, M. (2023). Analysis and computational modeling of Emirati Arabic intonation - A preliminary study. Journal of Phonetics. Volume 98. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wocn.2023.101236
• WoS - Q 2: Alzaidi, M. (2022). Makkan Arabic does not have post-focus compression: A production and perception study. Phonetica. https://doi.org/10.1515/phon-2022-2021
• WoS - Q 2: Alzaidi, M. S., Xu, Y., & Xu, A. (2019). Prosodic encoding of focus in Hijazi Arabic. Speech Communication. 106, 127-149.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.specom.2018.12.006
• WoS : Alzaidi, M. (2023-Accepted). Syntax, Phonology of Both? Jordan Journal of Modern Languages  and Literatures
• Alzaidi, M.  (2022). The Phonological Ordering Constraint of the Short-Before-Long Preference Tendency in Qassimi Arabic Binomial Phrases: a Quantitative Analysis. International Journal of Language and Literary Studies, 4(3), 54–75. https://doi.org/10.36892/ijlls.v4i3.988
• Alzaidi, M. (2022). Pitch Accent Distribution and Focus Structure in Taifi Arabic: a Production Study. International Journal of English Linguistics. 12(1).
• Alzaidi, M.  (2018). An LFG Analysis of Gapping Constructions in Taif Arabic. Advances in Language and Literary Studies, 9(5), 96-99
• Alzaidi, M.  (2018). Intonational Patterns of Focus Preposing Constructions in Hijazi Arabic. International Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Translation, 1(2), 76-84.
• Alotaibi, Y., Alzaidi, M., Camilleri, M., ElSadek, S. and Sadler, L. (2013). Psychological Predicates and Verbal Complementation in Arabic.  Proceedings of the LFG13 Conference, CSLI Publications Online
• Alzaidi, M. (2011) Gapping in Hijazi Arabic: an LFG Approach. In Proceedings of 5th Saudi International Conference, University of Warwick, UK. Also Represented at EGCL 16 Conference: university of Essex.
• Alzaidi, M. (2014). Information Structure and Intonation in Hijazi Arabic. Ph.D Thesis. Department of Language and Linguistics, University of Essex. Examined by External Examiner: DR. Louise Mycock (University of Oxford) and Internal Examiner: DR. Wyn Johnson )
• Alzaidi, M. (2010). Gapping and Right Node Raising: an LFG Approach. MA dissertation. Department of Language and Linguistics, University of Essex

 Conference presentations (reviewed abstracts)

• Sadler, Louisa and Muhammad Alzaidi. (2017) Gapping in Hijazi Arabic: an LFG Approach. 2nd Arabic Linguistics Forum, University of York, UK.
• Alzaidi, Muhammad. (2013). Prosodic Encoding of Focus in Hijazi Arabic. The 6th Internaltional Arabic Symposium. AlAkhawayn Univeristy, Morocco
• Yasir Alotaibi, Muhammad Alzaidi, Maris Camilleri, Shaimaa ElSadek and Louisa Sadler. (2013). LFG13 Conference, University of Debrecen, Hungary
• Alzaidi, Muhammad. (2011) Gapping in Hijazi Arabic: an LFG Approach. 5th Saudi International Conference, University of Warwick, UK.
• Alzaidi, Muhammad. (2011) Gapping in Hijazi Arabic: an LFG Approach. EGCL 16 Conference, Essex University, UK
• Alzaidi, Muhammad. (2016) Gapping in Hijazi Arabic: an LFG Approach. Arabic Linguistics Forum Conference, York University, UK

Invited talks

• Postlexixal meaning and intonation. "Linguistic clubhouse" , online (2021, 24 May). PDF
• The computational modeling of Arabic intonation. KSU, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (2012, 24 Feb)
• The relation between semantics/pragmatics and intonation in Arabic dialects in Arabic at New York University Abu Dhabi (October 27, 2016).
• The relation between semantics and intonation in Arabic varieties (Taif Arabic, Makkan Arabic, and Thaqafi Arabic). Department of English Language and Literature, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Tuesday, April 10th).
• How word order and prosody interact in Saudi dialects, Prince Sultan University, Riyadh (May 08, 2017).

Training course:

I gave the following training courses:

• R stats- King Saud University, Saudi Arabia.

• Pyhton (online course)

• SPSS - King Saud University, Saudi Arabia.

• Academic writing - King Saud University, Saudi Arabia.

• Research skills - King Saud University, Saudi Arabia.

• PRAAT softwaree - King Saud University, Saudi Arabia.

• LaTeX typing - King Saud University, Saudi Arabia.

• EndNote software training course -  University of Essex, UK

• LaTeX Training Course at University of Essex,UK 

Training course I had are as follows.

•  Getting Started with R - Project - Credential ID 8AG6P4WHXV9

• Get Started with Python - 30 hrs -  Google - Credential ID ZO0RPDI4RDCU

• Introduction to Calculus - University of Sydney- 58 hrs learning - Credential ID D71ALSDL5BY6

• Google Data Analytics Specialization - 6 months training- Google  -   Credential ID IGYW3OF6N1DV

•  Data Analysis with R Programming  - 33 Hours training- Google - Credential ID CI61CLNG19YX

• Share Data Through the Art of Visualization - 24 Hours training - Google - - Credential ID E4BZ6BAZYFCP

• Analyze Data to Answer Questions - 32 Hours training- Google -  Credential ID U8BI3SSNEQMT
•  Process Data from Dirty to Clean - 62 Hours training- Google -   Credential ID 9HTKU9F6MXRO
• Prepare Data for Exploration - 24 Hours training- Google -   Credential ID QT01AMHZ9LV0
• Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions - 21 Hours training- Google -   Credential ID SQW8EDR4M3HZ
• Foundation: Data, Data, Everywhere - 18 Hours training- Google -   Credential ID UBKRM0Z213AK

• Language Documentation (University of Hawai'i)

• Advanced Training In Linguistics (UCL, UK) 

• Academic Writing (York University, UK)

• R stats  (online course)

• Python (online course)

• SPSS  (online course)

• Data Analysis  (online course)

• NVIVO 9 Software Training at University of Essex 

• Mind Mapping at University of Warwick

• Research Designing at University of Warwick 

• Ulead Media Studio Pro at Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanb

• Modern Concepts of Class Management at Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu 

• Presentation Techniques at Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu

• Using Modern Educational Techniques for Teaching at Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu