Hatem Mohammed Al-Shamea is is an accomplished scholar and Assistant Professor of English Literature with a robust interdisciplinary focus that spans Medieval, Romantic, Victorian, and African literatures, as well as Middle Eastern politics, terrorism, religion, gender, colonialism, and decolonialism. Recently, he served as an Associate Member of the teaching staff in the Department of English Literature at the University of Reading, where he taught two MA courses: “What is Comparative Literature?” and “Thinking Translation.”
During his placement at the University of Reading, Al-Shamea completed his postdoctoral research, where he conducted groundbreaking studies in English literature, translation, and the intersections of politics, identities, and terrorism. He was also awarded the Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA) certificate, accredited by UK Advanced Higher Education.
A prolific author and translator, Al-Shamea has published six books and numerous articles, contributing significant insights into English literature, Arabic literature, Black literature, children's literature, and Islamic studies. He has also translated 11 books, showcasing his expertise in cross-cultural communication and literary adaptation. As Editor-in-Chief of Arab Literature & Translation magazine, he continues to shape the discourse in these fields, directing, reviewing, and editing work that bridges cultural divides.
Al-Shamea’s academic journey includes a Ph.D. from The English and Foreign Languages University in Hyderabad, India, where his research explored the complex intersections of religion, taboos, and sexual politics in Yemeni identity. He holds an MA in English literature and translation from the same university and has earned numerous awards and fellowships, including the MESA Global Academy Fellowship in 2024, the CARA Scholars at Risk Fellowship in Humanities at the University of Reading (2021-2023), and the Geoffrey Award for Young Researchers.
With a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and refugee advocacy, Al-Shamea has taught comparative literature and translation courses, supervised dissertations, and led translation centers. His extensive research and teaching experience make him a valuable asset to academic institutions and a respected voice in the literary and cultural studies community.
