Sajjadllah Alhawsawi | Education & EFL Teaching | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Sajjadllah Alhawsawi | Education & EFL Teaching | Best Researcher Award

King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Sajjadllah Alhawsawi is a distinguished researcher specializing in English as a Foreign Language (EFL), digital transformation in education, and higher education leadership, with a focus on the Saudi tertiary context. His work spans peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and conference publications, addressing EFL pedagogy, curriculum design, technology-enhanced learning, gender and education, and international education. Key contributions include studies on English education policy in Saudi Arabia, student experiences in EFL programs, self-assessment in academic writing, and the use of digital tools and virtual reality in language learning. He has led and contributed to funded research projects, including VR-based English language learning for health sciences and initiatives bridging gender gaps in the knowledge economy. His research emphasizes student-centered approaches, inclusive learning, and evidence-based pedagogical innovation. DDr. Sajjadllah Alhawsawi’s scholarly impact is reflected in 567 citations (469 since 2020), an h-index of 10 (9 since 2020), and an i10-index of 10 (9 since 2020) on Google Scholar, highlighting the relevance and recognition of his work. Through rigorous research and applied insights, he continues to advance understanding in language education, digital learning, and educational leadership, contributing significantly to both regional and international academic communities.

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Featured Publications

  • Jawhar, S. S., Alhawsawi, S., Jawhar, A. S., Ahmed, M. E., & Almehdar, K. (2022). Conceptualizing Saudi women’s participation in the knowledge economy: The role of education. Heliyon, 8(10), e10256. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e10256

  • Alhawsawi, H., Alhawsawi, S., & Sadeck, O. (2022). Understanding resilience and coping in a digitally transformed educational environment during COVID-19. Journal of Further and Higher Education, 46(9), 1273–1288. https://doi.org/10.1080/0309877X.2022.2106124

  • Jawhar, S., Alhawsawi, S., & Walsh, S. (2021). Going beyond the text: Interactional competence in reading comprehension class. Arab World English Journal, 12(4), 313–330. https://doi.org/10.24093/awej/vol12no4.18

  • Alhawsawi, S., & Jawhar, S. S. (2021). Negotiating pedagogical positions in higher education during COVID-19 pandemic: Teacher’s narratives. Heliyon, 7(6), e07158. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e07158

  • Jawhar, S., Al Makoshi, M., Alhawsawi, S., & Alkushi, A. (2021). Validating English language entrance test at a Saudi university for health sciences. Arab World English Journal, 12(2), 56–70. https://doi.org/10.24093/awej/vol12no2.4