Curriculum Vitae
BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Mahmud Bin Sayeed is a Senior Lecturer in Language and Literacy Education at the Faculty of Education, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He holds a BA and MA degrees in Arabic Language and Literature from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh; MA in Islamic Studies with a specialization in Islam and Pluralism from Loughborough University, United Kingdom; an MPhil in Qur’anic Sciences from the Islamic University of Bangladesh; and an International Diploma in Teacher Education from Cairo, Egypt. Dr. Bin Sayeed completed his PhD in Education at the University of Warwick, United Kingdom.
His research interests include Arabic Language Education, Islamic Education, Teacher Education, Teacher Identity, and Qur’anic Language Education. He has published articles in international peer-reviewed journals and has published books and other academic publications.
Dr. Mahmud is actively engaged in educational and charitable initiatives globally. He has contributed through iQra International, a London-based charity. He is the Founding President of the UK Research and Education Centre (UKREC), Birmingham, United Kingdom, and the Founder of AQABA (Al-Qur’ān Academy Barishal) in Barishal, Bangladesh.
He has presented 23 research papers at international conferences and symposiums held in the United Kingdom, United States, Malaysia, Turkey, Indonesia, India, Bangladesh, and Finland.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
- BACHELOR OF ARTS (ARABIC LANGUAGE), (Arabic)University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
- MASTER IN ARABIC (LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE), (LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE)University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
- MASTER IN ISLAMIC STUDIES, (RELIGION AND THEOLOGY (STUDY OF SACRED BOOKS))Loughborough University, UK
- DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN EDUCATION (ARABIC EDUCATION), (ARABIC EDUCATION)Warwick University, UK
PUBLICATIONS
Article in Journal
- Do Teachers’ Beliefs in the Rationale for Learning and teaching Arabic Support the Intended Specific Purpose?
- Gen z's religiosity level: A comparative study between Indonesia and the United Kingdom
- Motivation for teaching and learning Arabic and its impact in understanding Qur’an to transform Ulul Albab generation: an empirical study
PAPER PRESENTED
ORAL PRESENTER
- Exploring the Challenges in Teaching and Learning Arabic Language in British and Malaysian Islamic Secondary Schools: An Empirical Study on Existing Literature, Malaysian Education Dean s Council National Seminar MEDC 2025, Malaysian Education Dean s Council National Seminar MEDC (National) (11 Dec 2025 - 12 Dec 2025)
- Teacher Identity in Language Teaching: An Empirical Study of Three Independent Secondary Schools in the UK, BATA 4th Annual International Conference,, British Arabic Teachers Association (BATA) (International) (26 Jun 2024 - 27 Jun 2024)
ACADEMIC/ PROF. SERVICES
Evaluation
- (2026) Pelantikan Sebagai Ahli Panel Seminar 1, Proposal Defence Calon Doctor of Philosophy (phd) Secara Penyelidikan – Zhong Shuheng (s2037135), University, (Internal Assessor)
- (2025) Candidature Defence for Doctor of Philosophy Candidate: Ahmed Elsaid Ahmed Elfarses (22070943/1), University, (Internal Assessor)
Contribution to event
- (2026) Gave Speech as Guest Speaker At An International Webinar Organised by The UK Research and Education Centre' Birmingham, UK, International, (Panelist/Moderator)