Hao Tran

Dr. Hao Tran is a Teaching Associate in Applied Linguistics at the School of Languages and Cultures, University of Queensland (UQ), Australia. He joined UQ in 2019 and coordinates courses including Academic English, Thesis Writing for International Students (WRIT6001), Introduction to Second Language Learning and Teaching (SLAT7001), and Second Language Learning (SLAT2001). His teaching extends to subjects like Teaching Languages in a Global Context (SLAT7826) and Classroom Second Language Processes (SLAT7807).

• Academic Background:
  • PhD in Applied Linguistics (Griffith University, 2019)
  • Master of Applied Linguistics (TESOL) (Advanced) (University of Queensland, 2013)
  • Bachelor's in English Language Education (Vinh University, Vietnam)

Research Interests span teacher education, focusing on teacher agency, identity, and professional development; student and teacher engagement; EAP pedagogy with CALL and GenAI integration; language policy; and Vietnamese heritage language studies. His work addresses sociocultural influences on educational change and AI's role in language learning.

Recent Publications (2023-2025) explore generative AI in interviews and language learning, teacher transitions in Vietnam, and heritage language practices in Australia. He serves as Review Editor for the Australian Review of Applied Linguistics (ARAL) and has received multiple awards, including the HASS Tutor Award for Excellence in Teaching (2024) and HEA Fellowship (2021).

• Supervision: Available for MA thesis supervision.
• Grants: School of Languages and Cultures Grant for EAP materials development.
• Leadership: Former roles include International Student Officer at Griffith University and Convenor for Joint Programs at Vinh University.