Nermine Elias-Samuel

Nermine Elias-Samuel is a Ph.D. candidate concentrating on the Reliability and Validity of Artificial Intelligence in Testing Translation Proficiency and Assessing Translation Quality. The dissertation investigates if a large language model (ChatGPT) can serve as a trustworthy and valid assessment aid in evaluating professional translation skills when limited by a scoring framework set by humans.

 

Prior to beginning her doctoral studies and throughout this time, Nermine developed a substantial career in Translation and Interpretation and worked as an Adjunct Faculty Instructor for the US Government. She possesses a Master of Science in Management from Walsh College School of Business and a Master of Arts in Translation Studies from Kent State University. Her diverse background enables her to participate in leadership and management roles, along with interpretation in bilingual professional environments.

 

Mrs. Elias-Samuel earned a Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature from Ain Shams University in Cairo, Egypt. During her time in Egypt, she occupied multiple roles, such as the leader of the translation and business division at a Global Advertising Agency. She led a team of volunteer Interpreters during the weekly sermons of the Late Pope of the Orthodox Church. She also managed a group of volunteer tour guides at the renowned religious sites in Old Cairo. Nermine continues to be engaged in her community service as a translator to address the diverse needs of the church, particularly in the area of hymnology and church music.