Iakovos Tsiplakidis

Iakovos Tsiplakidis serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Fine Arts and Art Sciences at the School of Fine Arts, University of Ioannina, where he holds the position of Senior Teaching Fellow specializing in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) and English for Academic Purposes (EAP).

Education Background:

• Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH)
• Postgraduate degree in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL)
• Doctoral degree in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL)

Research Focus: His scholarly work centers on innovative EFL pedagogy, integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in language instruction, and curriculum development for ESP/EAP contexts. He actively explores foreign language policy frameworks within European higher education systems and participates in international educational programs.

Scientific Recognition:

• No scientific awards or fellowships were documented in available materials

Academic Contributions: While maintaining regular office hours (Wednesdays and Fridays 12:00-13:00 during spring 2024-2025 semester), Dr. Tsiplakidis supports art students through specialized language training. No information was provided regarding graduate student supervision or research grant acquisition.

Research Environment: Though affiliated with art-focused studios and labs at the University of Ioannina, no dedicated language research facilities or specialized teams under his leadership were referenced in institutional records.