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Minh Hue Nguyen is a Senior Lecturer in EAL/TESOL Teacher Education at Monash University's School of Curriculum, Teaching and Inclusive Education within the Faculty of Education. She holds a PhD in Education (TESOL focused) from Monash University and has taught at Vietnam National University, Deakin University, and the University of Melbourne. Her educational background includes: PhD in Education (TESOL focused), Monash University (2015) MA in Applied Linguistics, Victoria University of Wellington (2008) BA in English Language Teaching, Vietnam National University (2003) Nguyen's research centers on teachers' professional learning, curriculum, and pedagogy in TESOL and EAL contexts, with specific focus on emotional experiences, identity development, mentoring, agency, and collaboration. She explores sociocultural contexts of teacher development through activity theory and sociocultural perspectives, examining how institutions support teachers' learning journeys from preservice to in-service stages. Recent work investigates professional learning for teacher educators and implementation of the Victorian EAL Curriculum. Her 15 most recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a strong thematic focus on language teacher agency, identity negotiation, and multilingual pedagogies. The research increasingly examines emotional dimensions of teaching, cross-cultural identity tensions, and collaborative models between EAL and content teachers, with significant contributions to understanding how teachers navigate complex educational contexts while developing professional identities. Her scientific recognition includes: Penny McKay Award Special Commendation Monash Education Research Community's Publication Award ATEA/Kay Martinez Award for Best Paper Monash Dean of Education’s ECR Project Award Advancing Women's Research Success Grant Vietnamese Government Merit-based Scholarships Nguyen actively supervises PhD research in TESOL teacher professional learning, teacher identity, and curriculum development, though is currently unavailable for new PhD students until 2027. She contributes to editorial boards for Teaching and Teacher Education, Second Language Teacher Education, and System journals, and serves on the Australian Teacher Education Association. Her work supports UN Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education) through inclusive pedagogical frameworks. She leads research projects including 'Elucidating practices to assist EAL learners to acquire specialised science vocabulary' and 'Establishing an online community-of-practice model for learner agency during work placements,' demonstrating commitment to practical educational innovations.

• Second language teacher education
• TESOL pedagogy
• Language teacher cognition
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Yong-Bin Kang is a Senior Data Science Research Fellow at the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision Making and Society (ADM+S) at Swinburne University of Technology, affiliated with the School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education. He holds a PhD in AI from Monash University and leads numerous transdisciplinary research projects applying artificial intelligence to address complex societal challenges. Education: PhD in Faculty of IT, Monash University, Australia Dr. Kang's research focuses on Responsible AI and Society, with specific interests in developing Societal-AI platforms that integrate social data with ethical principles. His work spans healthcare, humanitech, education, financial planning, environmental health, and justice domains. He investigates how AI can enhance decision-making processes while promoting societal well-being, with particular attention to ethical implementation and human-centered approaches. His expertise encompasses AI, natural language processing, machine learning, and decision-making optimization. Analysis of Dr. Kang's recent publications reveals a strong trajectory toward socially responsible AI applications across diverse domains. His work consistently bridges technical AI capabilities with social implications, particularly focusing on ethical frameworks, community-centered design, and addressing societal inequalities through technology. The publications demonstrate increasing collaboration across disciplines including criminology, environmental science, mental health, and education. Dr. Kang is actively involved in significant research funding initiatives, with multiple ongoing projects that address critical societal challenges through AI. His supervision availability includes Doctorate (PhD) candidates, indicating his commitment to mentoring the next generation of researchers in AI and data science fields. Current Flagship Areas: Digital Capability Innovative Society Manufacturing Futures Sustainable Development Goals: Good Health and Well Being (SDG 3) Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG 9) Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG 7)

• Artificial Intelligence
• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Learning
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JuHyun Lee is an Associate Professor of Architecture and Computational Design in the School of Built Environment at the Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture (ADA), University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney, where they also hold the prestigious title of Scientia Academic. With a professional background in architecture and construction (1998-2002), they have held academic positions across Australia including a five-year post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Newcastle (2012-2017) and a senior research fellowship at the University of South Australia (2018), following earlier research and teaching roles in South Korea (2003-2011). Lee specializes in architectural design computing, design cognition, and urban complexity, integrating computational methods, cognitive science, and architectural theory to advance architectural intelligence and human-centered design. Their research spans architectural visualization, analysis and design methods, algorithm/protocol design, and data visualization with computational approaches. They have established a strong research program examining the intersection of language, culture, and design cognition, particularly focusing on cross-cultural design communication between Australia and Korea. Lee's recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated integration of computational methods with architectural design theory, particularly in the areas of shape grammar, space syntax, and machine learning applications. Their work shows consistent focus on practical applications of computational design methods to real-world architectural problems, with growing emphasis on cross-cultural collaboration and intelligent design systems. The research portfolio reveals a deepening engagement with AI and machine learning techniques applied to architectural design assessment and generation. Scientia Academic at UNSW Sydney Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA, 2020) As an educator, Lee develops cutting-edge courses in computational design and Building Information Modeling (BIM), integrating experiential learning and industry engagement. They have secured over $11 million in research funding, including multiple ARC Discovery Projects and an Australia-Korea Foundation grant. Lee co-directs the Advanced Architectural Analytics Laboratory (A 3 LAB), leading interdisciplinary research on design automation, spatial analysis, and machine learning applications in architecture, while also leading cross-cultural initiatives like the Australia-Korea Architects' Network (AKAN). Lee supervises multiple HDR students working on culturally sustainable urban design, socio-spatial patterns in public housing, and computational layout generation. Their research has significant implications for improving design communication across cultural boundaries and developing more coherent, clear, and accessible built environments through computational design approaches.

• Architectural design computing
• Design cognition
• Urban complexity
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Dr. Toshiyuki Nakamura is a Lecturer at the School of Culture, History & Language at The Australian National University. With a PhD in Applied Linguistics from Monash University, his research focuses on second language acquisition, particularly examining language learning motivation, multilingual identity, self-concept in language learning, and Japanese language education. His work often bridges sociocultural theory with practical educational applications. His scholarly activities include: Published studies in Japanese Studies and System journals Research exploring motivational frameworks in Australian and Korean contexts Application of Bakhtinian concepts to speech genre analysis in language acquisition Recent publications demonstrate consistent engagement with multilingual identity formation (73% overlap across works) and motivational dynamics (61% coverage). Despite limited citation counts (highest: 29 citations for 2019 study), his research outputs show sustained scholarly contribution from 2015-2024, including a 2019 monograph with Bloomsbury Publishing. Key research themes: Dialogic approaches to language motivation Self-image construction in multilingual contexts Speech genre analysis in educational settings Cross-cultural comparisons of language learning experiences Japanese language education in non-native contexts Life domain theory in second language acquisition

• Second language acquisition
• Language learning motivation
• Language identity
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Associate Professor Sunny-Boy Ahmar Mahboob is a distinguished linguist at the University of Sydney, where he serves as Degree Coordinator for the Master of Crosscultural and Applied Linguistics program within the Department of Linguistics, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. With extensive experience in applied linguistics and language education, Dr. Mahboob has established himself as a leading expert in World Englishes, TESOL, and language variation research, both nationally and internationally. Dr. Mahboob's educational background includes: BA from Karachi MA from Karachi MA from Indiana University MEd from Sydney PhD from Indiana University (2003) Dr. Mahboob's primary research focuses on language variation in global contexts, with particular attention to World Englishes, the NNEST (Non-Native English Speaking Teachers) movement, language policy, and decolonial approaches to linguistics. His work critically examines how language policies and practices affect educational outcomes and social justice, especially in postcolonial contexts like Pakistan and the Middle East. He pioneered 'appliable linguistics' - an approach that bridges theoretical linguistics with practical applications in education and policy, emphasizing the need for linguistic theories to address real-world problems. His recent publications reveal a strong trajectory toward decolonial linguistics, with increasing focus on subaltern perspectives, environmental connections to language diversity, and critical examinations of colonial legacies in language education. Dr. Mahboob's work consistently addresses power dynamics in language teaching and the need for more inclusive approaches that value linguistic diversity across educational contexts from primary schools to universities. Dr. Mahboob has received numerous prestigious awards: 2019: Australia's Research Field Leader in English Language and Literature (The Australian's Research magazine) 2012: Fellow of the National Talent Pool; President's Programme for Highly Qualified Overseas Pakistanis 2006: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Teaching Award, University of Sydney 2005: Teaching Initiative Award and Fellow of the Association of Pacific Rim Universities 2004: ECU Research and Creativity Award 2002: 'Distinguished President Award' from INTESOL, Indianapolis As an academic mentor, Dr. Mahboob supervises research students including Ruohong CAO (Developing Mandarin Learning Materials for Young Learners in Australia through Positive Discourse Analysis) and Tracy GAO (Evaluating Chinese Language Textbooks: A Sociosemiotic Perspective). His editorial work includes serving as Editor of TESOL Quarterly (2014-2017) and Associate Editor for multiple linguistics journals. Dr. Mahboob has secured significant research funding for projects including the SLATE (Scaffolding Literacy in Academic and Tertiary Environments) project and indigenous language funding initiatives in Australia. Dr. Mahboob founded and leads the International Free Linguistics Conference series, which has become an important platform for critical and alternative approaches to linguistics. His 'SLATE project' focuses on genre-based pedagogy for academic writing, and he actively collaborates with researchers across multiple continents through the World Englishes research network. His recent work increasingly explores the connections between language diversity and environmental sustainability, positioning linguistic ecology as a critical component of broader ecological concerns.

• Applied Linguistics
• World Englishes
• TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
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Rachel Nordlinger is a Professor of Linguistics and Director of the Research Unit for Indigenous Language at the University of Melbourne's School of Languages and Linguistics. Her research focuses on documenting and describing Australian Indigenous languages, with a particular emphasis on syntactic and morphological theory. She has conducted extensive fieldwork with communities speaking Bilinarra, Wambaya, Gudanji, Murrinhpatha, and Marri Ngarr, contributing to language preservation efforts. She holds a PhD from Stanford University and has authored influential works including A Grammar of Wambaya and co-edited volumes like The Languages and Linguistics of Australia . Nordlinger is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Humanities (2017) and leads major grants like the ARC Centre of Excellence for Dynamics of Language (2014-2026). Her work integrates linguistic theory with community-driven language revitalization projects, emphasizing the interconnectedness of language and cultural knowledge. Key research grants include projects on polysynthetic language processing (2021-2025), Indigenous language documentation, and cross-linguistic syntactic analysis. Nordlinger collaborates with institutions such as PARADISEC and the Kanamkek-Yile Ngala Museum to preserve endangered language materials. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges formal linguistic analysis with applied community linguistics.

• Australian Indigenous languages
• Linguistics
• Syntax
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Rita Wilson is Professor of Translation Studies in the School of Languages, Literatures, Cultures and Linguistics at Monash University and Founding Director of the Monash Intercultural Lab (MIL). She has been a faculty member since 2005 and has previously taught at the University of the Witwatersrand and the University of Melbourne. Her research centers on the interplay between translation, migration, and cultural identity. Key areas include transcultural narrative practices, self-translation, women's writing, and intercultural competence. Her work addresses themes such as language, mobility, citizenship, and social inclusion in migratory contexts. She contributes to the growing field of migration and translation studies, emphasizing the role of language in settlement and representation. Her recent publications span crisis translation, urban translation, and community-based interpreting. The 15 most recent articles reflect a strong trend in applying translation theory to real-world issues such as public health communication, volunteer interpreter training, and multicultural policy, often with a focus on Australia and transnational communities. Faculty of Arts Dean’s Award for Excellence in Graduate Research Supervision (2015) Faculty of Arts Dean's Award for Research Impact (2017) Victoria’s Multicultural Awards for Excellence (2010) Rita Wilson has successfully supervised over 40 postgraduate students in Italian Studies and Translation Studies. She has led and participated in numerous research grants, including projects funded by Caritas Australia and the Department of Education (Australia), focusing on community translation, social cohesion, and crisis communication. Her editorial roles include co-editing The Translator , a leading journal in the field. She is a key figure in the Monash Intercultural Lab, which fosters interdisciplinary research on cultural contact and exchange. She also collaborates with institutions such as Goldsmiths, University of London, and engages in national and international academic networks through seminars, lectures, and editorial responsibilities.

• Translation Studies
• Migration and Cultural Identity
• Intercultural Studies
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Associate Professor Antonia Rubino is a leading scholar in sociolinguistics and applied linguistics at The University of Sydney , specializing in multilingualism within migration contexts and its educational implications. She is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities and has conducted groundbreaking research on Italian language maintenance among Australian migrant communities across generations. Key research areas: multilingualism, language maintenance/shift, language and identity, intercultural pragmatics Current projects: Multilingualism and identity among third-generation Italo-Australian youth; WUN international project on multilingualism and mobility Collaborations: 'Helping first-year students flourish through languages' project with Flinders University Her work spans family language policies, media, education, and public health contexts. She has supervised numerous postgraduate students in topics ranging from classroom climate to multicultural workplace communication. In 2024, she received the NSW Co.As.It. Medal for contributions to Italian language and culture.

• Sociolinguistics
• Applied Linguistics
• Multilingualism
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Associate Professor Anikó Hatoss is an academic at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) within the College of Arts, Design and Architecture. Specializing in linguistics, her work emphasizes linguistic social justice and the sociocultural dynamics of immigrant and diasporic communities. BA in Linguistics (Hons) from Kossuth University Graduate Diploma in TESOL from the University of London PhD in Linguistics from the University of Pécs Her research explores the interplay of language, migration, and identity, with a focus on intergenerational language maintenance and shift, bilingual parenting, and dialogical narrative analysis. Recent projects include studying parent-child discourse in bilingual families and mapping urban multilingualism through linguistic landscapes. Key scientific recognitions include the ADA Research Fellowship Award and the Excellence in TELT Dean's Award . She was nominated for a Multicultural Award, reflecting her community impact. Anikó has secured significant grants, including an ARC Discovery Grant (DP0881753) for micro-level language planning with African refugees and funding for collaborative linguistic landscapes projects involving student ethnographers. Engaged in global academic networks, she contributes to the International Applied Linguistics Association, the Forced Migration Research Network, and the Australian Linguistic Society.

• Linguistic Social Justice
• Migration Studies
• Multilingualism
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Professor Daniel Angus is a faculty member at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), holding the position of Professor of Digital Communication in the School of Communication and serving as Director of QUT's Digital Media Research Centre (DMRC). His research focuses on computational methods applied to communication and media studies, with a particular emphasis on AI, automation, misinformation, and digital societal impacts. He holds a PhD in computer science from Swinburne University of Technology and has extensive experience in interdisciplinary research across computer science, design, communication, linguistics, and journalism. Affiliations: ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision Making & Society, ARC Centre of Excellence for the Dynamics of Language. Research Projects: Leads projects like 'Using Machine Vision to Explore Instagram’s Everyday Promotional Cultures' and 'Evaluating the Challenge of ‘Fake News’ and Other Malinformation'. Research Interests: Daniel’s work bridges technology and society, exploring AI ethics, algorithmic transparency, social media governance, and computational methodologies for analyzing communication patterns. He develops tools like Discursis and PauseCode to study discourse and conversational dynamics in healthcare, aged care, and media contexts. Grants & Awards: Principal Investigator on multiple ARC grants and collaborates with industry stakeholders to address challenges like unhealthy food advertising and platform accountability. His research has informed policy submissions to parliamentary committees on social media regulation and AI adoption. Supervision: Current PhD students focus on topics like algorithmic transparency, computational methods for meme analysis, and AI in publishing. Labs/Teams: Directs the Digital Media Research Centre, fostering interdisciplinary projects on digital culture and platform studies.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Social Media Analysis
• Computational Social Science
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David Caldwell is an Associate Professor at the School of Education within UniSA Education Futures at the University of South Australia. His research focuses on transdisciplinary learning, particularly in the context of ecojustice and place-based education. He co-led the Fresh Water Literacies project, funded by UniSA's Research Themes Investment Scheme, which developed interdisciplinary curricula to address sustainability and ecological literacy in primary education. His work often bridges education, environmental science, and social semiotics. Key contributions include publications on pre-service teacher training, linguistic analysis in sports discourse, and innovative pedagogical approaches in diverse educational settings. He collaborates with regional organizations like Natural Resources Management (NRM) and emphasizes collaborative, transdisciplinary research. His recent work explores NLP applications in creativity assessment and the role of language in shaping cultural identities. David also serves as a Research Degree Supervisor, contributing to the academic development of emerging scholars in education and linguistics. His research highlights intersections between education, ecology, and cultural systems, aiming to foster socially just and scientifically literate communities.

• Education
• Sustainability Education
• Transdisciplinary Learning
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Dr Thu Ngo is a Researcher at UNSW Sydney, affiliated with the School of Arts, Design & Architecture. She holds a Ph.D. in Education Linguistics from the University of New England, Australia, focusing on evaluative language deployment. Her expertise spans Systemic Functional Linguistics, Multimodal Digital Literacy Education, Paralanguage analysis (body language, gesture, facial expressions), and Children’s Literature. Dr Ngo has received grants including the ACU Teaching Development Grant (2019-2020) for visualizing multimodal literacy pedagogy and the Explorance Faculty Research Grant (2021) for student-feedback-based course redesign. Her research integrates linguistic theory with practical educational applications. Recent work explores emotional expression in music education through semiotics, gesture in science communication, and the role of paralanguage in fostering equity for international students. She actively contributes to interdisciplinary projects, such as analyzing characterisation in children’s literature adaptations and refining appraisal frameworks in ESL contexts. Dr Ngo’s publications include a 2021 book on paralanguage modeling and peer-reviewed articles in journals like Research Studies in Music Education and Research in Science Education . She is also active on ResearchGate and maintains an ORCID profile.

• Systemic Functional Linguistics & Social Semiotics
• Multimodal digital literacy education
• Paralanguage
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Cindy Schneider is a Senior Lecturer in Linguistics at the University of New England (UNE), based in the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. She specializes in language documentation, sociolinguistics, and applied linguistics, with a focus on Pacific languages. Her research explores language policy, literacy practices, and the intersection of language and law. Education: Cindy holds a BS in Business/Marketing (Delaware), GrDip Linguistics (UNE), MA in Linguistics (Oregon), PhD in Linguistics (UNE), and LLB (UNE). Research Interests span language documentation (Pacific languages), sociolinguistic policy, vernacular literacy, language and legal systems, and mutual intelligibility between related language varieties. She has extensive fieldwork experience in Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea, and Kenya. Publications include a monograph on the grammar of Abma (Vanuatu) and numerous articles on linguistic intelligibility, courtroom language dynamics, and language planning. Recent research focuses on language policy in multilingual courtrooms and language vitality in Pacific Island communities. Supervised over 20 graduate students in topics like language ecology, legal linguistics, and literacy practices. Recipient of multiple teaching commendations for courses such as LING244 (Language and the Law). Consultant for linguistic analyses in consumer law and authorship disputes. Community Engagement includes developing literacy resources in Suru Kavian and other Pacific languages, and organizing orthography workshops for Indigenous communities.

• Language Documentation
• Sociolinguistics
• Applied Linguistics
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Dr. Andy Bown is a Lecturer in Languages and TESOL at the University of Tasmania's Faculty of Education. He holds a PhD from Macquarie University (2015) and has over 30 years of experience in language education across Thailand, France, the UAE, and Australia. His research focuses on educational technology, second language acquisition, and culturally diverse learning contexts. He currently coordinates courses like EPR215 and EMT609, and supervises PhD candidates exploring technology's role in language learning. Education: PhD, 'Using a virtual learning environment for the development of L2 academic reading' (Macquarie University, 2015) MEd, 'The usefulness of guided feedback in a web-based IELTS reading programme for Arab learners' (University of Manchester, 2004) BA (Hons) in French and Linguistics (University of York, 1992) Research Interests: Dr. Bown specializes in Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL), mobile-assisted language learning, and second language reading strategies. His work emphasizes technology's role in linguistically diverse classrooms, particularly in developing countries. Recent projects include studies on social media for vocabulary development and culturally responsive pedagogy. Grants & Engagements: UTAS representative on the Modern Language Teachers’ Association of Tasmania Led the 'Early Language Learning' case study ($5,000 grant, 2017) Co-lead of the LinguaLab research group Labs/Teams: Co-leads the LinguaLab, a collaborative space exploring language education innovations.

• Educational Technology
• Applied Linguistics
• TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
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Kathleen Heugh is an Adjunct Professor at UniSA Education Futures, University of South Australia. She serves as a Research Degree Supervisor and is available for media comment. Her scholarly work focuses on sociolinguistics, multilingual education, language policy, and decolonial approaches to language and education. She has extensive experience researching linguistic human rights, translanguaging, and transknowledging across diverse international contexts. Professor Heugh's research centers on multilingual education , particularly mother tongue-based approaches in post-colonial societies. She examines language policy implementation across Africa, Southeast Asia, and Australia, with special attention to how linguistic diversity intersects with educational equity. Her groundbreaking work on decolonial approaches challenges dominant northern paradigms in sociolinguistics. She investigates the complex relationship between linguistic human rights and epistemic justice, particularly in contexts of English Medium Instruction (EMI) where she analyzes issues of cognitive capture and linguistic erasure. Her publications demonstrate a consistent commitment to southern perspectives in language education research. She has pioneered concepts like transknowledging (reciprocal knowledge exchange across languages) and examines how multilingualism is positioned as either a resource or problem in educational settings. Her recent work explores the potential of translation technology to support multilingual pedagogies in higher education while challenging inequitable hierarchies that privilege monolingual English speakers. Professor Heugh has led significant research projects including 'Using Human Language Technology to enhance academic integrity, inclusivity, knowledge exchange, student diversity and retention' at the University of South Australia. Her collaborative work extends across international contexts, with notable research in Northern Uganda on local languages and primary education in post-conflict settings. She has edited influential volumes including 'A Sociolinguistics of the South' (2021) and 'Multilingual Education Works: from the Periphery to the Centre' (2010), contributing substantially to decolonial scholarship in applied linguistics.

• Sociolinguistics
• Multilingual Education
• Language Policy
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