Distractor Software Release
I developed and released open-source distractor software designed specifically for the maze task.
About
An enthusiastic early-career psycholinguist passionate about uncovering how people understand and produce language. Currently serving as a Student Assistant at the University of Stuttgart's Psycholinguistics and Cognitive Modeling department under Titus von der Malsburg, I'm pursuing my Master's in Theoretical and Empirical Linguistics—funded by the DAAD scholarship—with a focus on Arabic language processing, eye-tracking methodology, and sentence comprehension.
Before coming to Stuttgart, I completed my BA in English Language and Literature at Birzeit University (GPA 3.7/4.0, High Distinction), where I also served as a Teaching and Research Assistant and tutored undergraduate courses in semantics and syntax. My technical toolkit spans statistical analysis in R and Python, NLP and large language models, experimental design, and data visualization. Beyond the lab, I led the English Language Club as president and completed over 260 hours of community service—experiences that shaped my commitment to bridging research and real-world impact.
News
Lab Intern
I joined Titus von der Malsburg's lab at the University of Stuttgart.
Experience
Student Assistant (HiWi)
Assist in psycholinguistic research projects, support data collection and analysis for cognitive modeling studies, and contribute to experimental design.
Teaching & Research Assistant
Supported teaching activities in linguistics courses, including ESL instruction, and contributed to research initiatives through data analysis and literature reviews.
Tutor
Provided tutoring in semantics and syntax to undergraduate students, offering guidance on core linguistic concepts.
Education
MA in Theoretical & Empirical Linguistics
Focus on Psycholinguistics. Funded by DAAD scholarship. Expected completion Sep 2026.
BA in English Language & Literature
Minor in Translation. GPA: 3.7/4.0. High Distinction. Dean's List throughout study period.
Skills
Experimental Design
Psycholinguistic Research
Eye-Tracking
Statistical Analysis (R/Python)
Data Visualization
NLP & LLMs
Academic Writing
Language Analysis
Teaching
Community Service
Completed 260 hours of community work at Birzeit University, contributing to various local initiatives and social projects. Served as president of the English Language Club, organizing cultural events and workshops to promote language learning and cultural exchange.
Languages
AR
Arabic
Native
EN
English
Proficient
DE
German
Intermediate