Elsayed Issa

Elsayed Issa is an Assistant Professor in the School of Languages and Cultures at Purdue University. Specializing in Computational Linguistics and Arabic, his interdisciplinary research bridges Natural Language Processing (NLP) with Second Language Acquisition (SLA), focusing on conversational AI and speech technology for under-resourced languages.

• Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Arizona (2023)
• Research integrates NLP, conversational AI, and SLA methodologies
• Develops tools for computer-assisted pronunciation training (CAPT)
• Focuses on Arabic dialectology and large language models (LLMs)

His work employs Transformer architectures and end-to-end machine learning to enhance language learning systems. Recent projects include ArabiBot development and dialect identification models.

He specializes in speech-to-text systems, prosody modeling, and emotional speech analysis for Arabic language learning applications.