Dr. Elsayed Issa

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Elsayed Issa is an Assistant Professor at Purdue University in the College of Liberal Arts, focusing on Arabic Computational Linguistics. He obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Arizona in Tucson in 2023. His interdisciplinary research interests lie in Natural Language Processing (NLP), phonology, morphology, educational technology, Language Acquisition (SLA), Arabic language linguistics, and conversational AI. Elsayed is passionate about building intelligent systems to address practical solutions for language acquisition challenges by leveraging recent advancements in NLP and AI.

Research Interests

Natural Language Processing Arabic Computational Linguistics Conversational AI Language Acquisition Speech Technology Arabic Linguistics

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.