Andy Gao

Professor Andy Gao is a language teacher educator at the School of Education within the Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Australia. His research focuses on language learner and teacher agency, international students' educational experiences, language education policy, and sociocultural/ecological perspectives in education.

Key research areas include language pedagogy, teacher education, and comparative education. He has published extensively on topics such as bilingual education in China, language policy, and the adaptation of international students in higher education.

Recent publications (2023–2025) highlight his contributions to understanding online collaborative learning, teacher agency in CLIL frameworks, and the integration of technology in education. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in multilingual and multicultural contexts.

Professor Gao collaborates with institutions globally and maintains active profiles on ResearchGate and Google Scholar. No specific grants or awards are listed, though his extensive publication record underscores his academic impact.