Virak Chan

Virak Chan is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Purdue University's College of Education. He specializes in literacy and language education for linguistically and culturally diverse students, with a focus on bilingual education and linguistic landscape studies.

• Ph.D. in Culture, Language, and Literacy (University of Texas at San Antonio, 2016)
• M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (San Jose State University, 2008)
• Graduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics (Singapore, 2003)
• B.Ed. in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (Royal University of Phnom Penh, 2001)

His research focuses on language policy development, teacher education, and multilingual education systems. He investigates linguistic landscapes in Cambodian diaspora communities and advocates for inclusive language education practices.

Dr. Chan's publications span multilingual education, linguistic policies, and bilingualism across Southeast Asia and North America. His work examines language ecology in diasporic communities and curriculum development for culturally responsive teaching.

• Indiana Department of Education Grant (2021)
• Purdue University VITAL Mobile Studio Grant (2021)
• US Department of Education OELA Grant (2021)
• Purdue University LIFT Grant (2020)
• Multiple SAIL Program Grants (2019-2020)

As program leader for Purdue's Cambodia study abroad initiative, he connects language education with cultural immersion experiences. His editorial work includes serving on the Journal of Southeast Asian American Education and Advancement's board.