Rate My Professor Shadi Yacoub Al-Shidrawi

Dr. Shadi Yacoub Al-Shidrawi serves as Assistant Professor of English at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah. He holds a Ph.D. in English Literature, awarded Summa Cum Laude. In addition to his teaching role, Dr. Al-Shidrawi is Lead of the AURAK Language Center, Writing Center Coordinator, and Chairperson of the Teaching and Learning Committee.

His research focuses on English literature, with particular attention to post-truth themes in twentieth-century works. Notable contributions include the 2024 study examining the presence of modern post-truth concepts in five classic novels, such as Lewis’s It Can’t Happen Here (1935) and Warren’s All the King’s Men (1946). He has also co-authored work on hybrid writing centers in the UAE, including the 2026 article “Rethinking Writing Support: Student Satisfaction and Writing Development in a Hybrid Writing Center,” which analyzes student engagement and skill development using quantitative survey methods. Dr. Al-Shidrawi maintains an active scholarly profile through platforms such as ORCID and ResearchGate, and he participates in academic workshops and professional development initiatives related to faculty coaching and student success. His professional email address is shadi.alshidrawi@aurak.ac.ae.