Developing a fully automated robot to conduct the loading process of inland tank vessels
Autonomous loading robot concept for inland tank vessels, focusing on safe, repeatable operations across port environments.
Research Papers
Peer-reviewed work I contributed to.
Individual Book Translations
Complete book translations that I've worked on independently.
How to Write Like Chekhov
كيف تكتب على طريقة تشيخوف
A compilation of Anton Chekhov's writing advice from his letters, plays, and stories. Emphasizing simplicity, authenticity, and emotional restraint, it guides writers on crafting truthful literature through observation and discipline.
Collaborative Translation Projects
As part of the Bayt Al Hikma 2.0 translation project, I've contributed to making these important works accessible in Arabic.
Reopening Muslim Minds
A Return to Reason, Freedom, and Tolerance
Akyol examines the intellectual history of Islam, arguing for a revival of reason, freedom, and tolerance by revisiting lost traditions of Islamic enlightenment. He advocates for an open, rational, and humane approach to contemporary Islamic thought.
The Long Divergence
How Islamic Law Held Back the Middle East
This book investigates why the Middle East fell behind Europe economically, attributing the divergence to the region’s legal and institutional frameworks rooted in Islamic law, which limited economic development and modernization.
Ayn Rand
An Introduction
A concise guide to Ayn Rand’s controversial philosophy of Objectivism, her influence on individualism, capitalism, and her enduring legacy through works like Atlas Shrugged and The Fountainhead. The book explains her appeal and the debates surrounding her ideas.
Stubborn Attachments
A Vision for a Society of Free, Prosperous, and Responsible Individuals
Cowen presents a moral and economic argument for prioritizing long-term economic growth, advocating for freedom, prosperity, and responsibility as the foundation of a flourishing society.
Why We Believe in God(s)
A Concise Guide to the Science of Faith
This book explores the psychological and evolutionary reasons behind religious belief, explaining why faith is a universal human phenomenon from a scientific perspective.
A Sinner in Mecca
A Gay Muslim's Hajj of Defiance
A memoir chronicling Parvez Sharma’s pilgrimage to Mecca as an openly gay Muslim, exploring the intersection of faith, sexuality, and the challenges faced within Wahhabi Islam and the broader Muslim world. The book offers a deeply personal account of defiance, spiritual searching, and critique of religious dogmatism.
The Mind of the Market
Shermer examines how evolutionary psychology and neuroscience shape our economic behavior, exploring the roots of morality, trust, and cooperation in markets.
An Introduction to Trade and Globalisation
A beginner’s guide to the principles of international trade and globalization, explaining how open markets benefit societies and the challenges globalization presents.
Killing in the Name of Identity
A Study of Bloody Conflicts
This book analyzes how group identity fuels violent conflicts, drawing from psychology and case studies to explain the roots of collective violence.
Free Speech
A Global History from Socrates to Social Media
A sweeping history of free speech, tracing its evolution from ancient times to the digital age and examining the ongoing battles over expression worldwide.
Development with Dignity
Self-determination, Localization, and the End to Poverty
Palmer argues for development strategies that prioritize local decision-making, self-determination, and dignity, challenging top-down approaches to ending poverty.
Foundational Falsehoods of Creationism
A critical examination of creationist claims, debunking common misconceptions about evolution and science with evidence-based arguments.
America Second
How America's Elites Are Making China Stronger
Fish investigates how American elites in business, academia, and politics have enabled China’s rise, sometimes at the expense of U.S. interests and values.