Ari Huhta

Ari Huhta is a Professor at the Centre for Applied Language Studies at the University of Jyväskylä. His research focuses on applied linguistics, language assessment, and second language acquisition, with particular emphasis on diagnostic and dynamic assessment frameworks in foreign language education.

• Active member of the Applied Language Studies and Language Campus follow-up groups
• Collaborates with institutions like the Finnish National Agency for Education and Research Council of Finland

His work integrates language technology and educational evaluation to innovate assessments for L2 writing, reading, and speaking. Recent projects include AI-driven diagnostic tools and automatic speaking evaluation systems.

Key collaborations span projects such as Dynamic Diagnostic Language Assessment and ‘Broken Finnish’, examining societal gatekeeping in language proficiency. His publications address assessment validity, stakeholder involvement, and technological mediation in learning processes.