Mahade Hasan

Mahade Hasan is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Arabic, University of Dhaka (currently on study leave) and a Graduate Research Assistant at the Center for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (CSAMES), University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His academic journey includes advanced studies in Arabic linguistics and Middle Eastern studies across multiple institutions.

Education

• MA in Middle Eastern Studies (ongoing), University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2023–present)
• MA in Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language, Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University (UNISSA)
• MA in Applied Linguistics and Arabic Language Teaching, University of Dhaka
• BA in Arabic Language and Literature, University of Dhaka

Research Focus

His interdisciplinary research integrates Middle Eastern history, sociopolitical analysis, Arabic literary traditions, and pedagogical frameworks for Arabic language instruction. Key themes include cultural dynamics in the Middle East, applied linguistics methodologies, and curriculum design for Arabic as a second language.

Awards and Honors

• Prime Minister Gold Medal (2014) for top performance in BA examinations
• Dean's Merit of Honor (2013, 2014) for academic excellence at the University of Dhaka

Teaching Experience

At the University of Dhaka, he taught courses including:

• Introduction to Arabic Language and Literature
• History of Arabic Literature
• Arabic for Professional Purposes
• Research Techniques in Linguistics and Manuscript Editing
• Economic System in Islam