ACADEMIC PROFILE Professor of Linguistics with over two decades of experience in phonetics, phonology, and Arabic/Kurdish linguistics, complemented by interdisciplinary specialization in intangible cultural heritage and digital archiving. Research integrates experimental phonetics (e.g., VOT, intonation, F₀ alignment) with sociolinguistic and heritage approaches, positioning work at the intersection of theoretical linguistics, applied linguistics, and cultural preservation. RESEARCH AREAS • Experimental Phonetics & Phonology • Prosody and Intonation • Voice Onset Time (VOT) • Linguistic Theory • Intangible Cultural Heritage • Digital Archiving • TESOL & Pedagogy ACADEMIC POSITIONS Professor of Linguistics, University of Duhok (2025–Present) Assistant Professor, University of Duhok (2003–2025) Lecturer / Assistant Lecturer, Libya (1999–2003) EDUCATION PhD in Linguistics, University of Essex, UK MA in Linguistics, University of Mosul BA in English, University of Mosul INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS Teachers MOD Project: Focus on empowering women in pedagogical curricula in the Kurdistan Region. World in Conversation (Penn State): Site Manager (New York & Duhok), intercultural dialogue coordinator. Institute of Development Studies (UK): Heritage Researcher & Team Lead (2020–2025). SELECTED PUBLICATIONS • Saaed (2025) Do F₀ Peak Alignment and F₀ Peak location Differ Across Different Foci Types in Iraqi Arabic? • Alzaidi, M. S. A., Saaed, S. A., & Younes, M. A. B. (2025). Phonetic realizations of focus in declarative intonation in Iraqi Arabic. Speech Communication, 170, 103203. • Naser, L. I., & Saaed, S. A. (2024). Voice Onset Time (VOT) in Bahdini Kurdish. Journal of the International Phonetic Association, 54(2), 770-787. • Saaed, S. A. (2022). The Language of the People of Bashiqa: A Vehicle of their Intangible Cultural Heritage. ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP Founder of MA TESOL Program, University of Duhok Supervisor of postgraduate research
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