Dr. Meis Al-Kaisi | American University of Sharjah

Profile

College / Department

Teaching areas

Arabic Heritage; Arab-Islamic Culture and Civilization; Islamic Texts in Translation; Sufism; Arabic Travel Writings

Research areas

Sufism; Arabic/Islamic heritage; Arab folklore; Arab/ic culture; sociolinguistics; Islamic codicology; Textual criticism; Editing

Education

PhD, Islamic Studies, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, United Kingdom, 2006
MA, Islamic Philosophy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, 2001
BA, Arabic Studies, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, 2000

Professional experience

Associate Professor, Arabic And Translation Studies, American University of Sharjah, 2023 - Present
Assistant Professor, Arabic And Translation Studies, American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, 2010 - 2023
Consultant, Bernard Quaritch Ltd,, United Kingdom, 2010 - 2015
Book-dealer And Head Of Department, Islamic Manuscripts Department, Bernard Quaritch Ltd, United Kingdom, 2007 - 2010
Academic Advisor, Military Attache's Office, Oman Embassy, United Kingdom, 2007 - 2007
Academic Advisor, Military Attache's Office, Qatar Embassy, United Kingdom, 2006 - 2006
Teaching Assistant, School Of Oriental And African Studies, University of London, United Kingdom, 2004 - 2006

Memberships

The Islamic Manuscript Association (TIMA), May 2015 - May 2016
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