Ashraf Fagih Explained

Ashraf E. Fagih (Pronounced: "Fa-geeh") (ar|أشرف إحسان فقيه) is a Saudi author and academic.^{[1] [2]} He is one of the few notable science fiction authors in the Arab states of the Persian Gulf.^{[3] [4]}

First published at the age of twenty,^[5] he is noted for his writings in science fiction, historical fantasy, and mainstream culture.^[6]

Ashraf was the scientific editor of Al-Qafilah magazine between 2014 and 2017. He has been an invitee to numerous events on creative writing and the literature of science, including Ithra's Tanween Creativity Season^[7] and the World Science Fiction Convention (DisCon III).^[8]

Bibliography

Novels

• A Portrait of the Void – رسم العدم. 2020. A historical novel following the life of 13th century Pisan mathematician Leonardo Fibonacci, and his introduction of the Arabic Numerals to Europe.
• The Impaler – المُخوزِق. 2012. A historical thriller tracing the origins of Count Vlad Dracula's struggle against the Ottomans in the 15th century.,

Short story collections

• Over Twenty Lives – نيّف وعشرون حياة. 2006. Arabic science fiction short stories.,
• Longing to the Stars – حنيناً إلى النجوم. 2000. Arabic science fiction short stories.
• The Ghosts’ Hunter – صائد الأشباح. 1997. Arabic science fiction short stories.

Co-translations

• Wild Cards #1 - بطاقات جامحة. Arabic translation, published by Yatakhayaloon - 2021.
• Writing Tools: 50 Essential Strategies for Every Writer - أدوات الكتابة. Arabic translation, published by Takween - 2017.

Education

Ashraf holds an undergraduate degree (with Honors) in Computer Engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, a master's degree in Computer Science from Texas A&M University, and a PhD degree from Queen's University. His doctoral work explores performance and design issues related to hybrid wireless environments, such as the Internet of Things.^[9]

Academic career

Between 2013 and 2018, he was an assistant professor with the Department of Information & Computer Science at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM).^[10] He also served as the Supervisor of University Relations & Community Outreach, and as the deputy director of the Information Technology Center in KFUPM. Dr. Fagih taught many specialized courses according to variety of concepts, including Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC), where he offered the first-ever Arab course on a MOOC platform in October 2013.^{[11] [12]}

External links

• Ashraf Fagih's Goodreads author profile
• List of scientific publications

Notes and References

1. Web site: Modern Arabic Science Fiction: Science, Society and Religion in Selected Texts. etheses.dur.ac.uk.
2. Web site: Ashraf Fagih, head of the communications at King Abdul Aziz Center for World Culture. March 31, 2019. Arab News.
3. Web site: Novelist Ashraf Fagih on Dracula, Fibonacci, and the Connections Between Historical Fiction and Sci Fi. December 28, 2020. ARABLIT & ARABLIT QUARTERLY.
4. Web site: Arab Sci-Fi: The Future Is Here. March 6, 2015. Middle East Monitor.
5. Web site: Ashraf Fagih | International Prize for Arabic Fiction. arabicfiction.org.
6. Web site: Saudi novelist puts new twist on history of modern sciences. January 26, 2021. Arab News.
7. Web site: Dr. Ashraf fagih. Ithra Speakers.
8. Web site: Pocket Program Guide - DisCon III. Discon III .
9. A Framework for Data Delivery in Integrated Internet of Things Architectures. Ashraf. Alfagih. May 1, 2013. thesis. qspace.library.queensu.ca.
10. Web site: Homepage of Dr. Ashraf E. Al-Fagih. faculty.kfupm.edu.sa.
11. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/316535656_A_Review_of_MOOCs_in_the_Arab_World|title= A Review of MOOCs in the Arab World. Marwan H. Sallam - Zhejiang University
12. Web site: صفحة د. أشرف فقيه على موقع رواق.