Before starting at Loughborough, I studied my bachelor and master's degrees in Islamic arts (ceramics) at King Abdul-Aziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. I started my academic career in 2009 as a Teaching Assistant and then as a Lecturer at King Abdul-Aziz University, and in 2019 at Jeddah University until present.
My decision to apply to Loughborough was based firstly on the fact that Loughborough University has great facilities in ceramics in the School of Design and Creative Arts, as well as the University’s high ranking in the subject. The second reason was based on the expression of interest and welcome that I received from my supervisor. I was discussing with one of my colleagues the potential universities to study a research degree in ceramics in the UK, and she mentioned Loughborough University. After that I searched the University’s website and most importantly the facilities and workshops available, as well as its overall ranking and in the subject of art and design. I fund my studies through a scholarship from Jeddah University, and am funded through the Saudi Arabian Cultural Bureau.