Malek Al Refaai, born in Syria in 1987, holds a BA in English Language and Literature, an MA in Translation, and a PhD in Linguistics and Translation from Leipzig University, Germany. Since 2017, he has lived in Halle, working as a certified translator for government institutions, courts, and the Federal Office for Migration, as well as teaching English and German. His academic background and professional experience inform his research on interpretation services for Syrian refugees.