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Deoksoon KimView profile

Professor

• Bilingualism
• Second Language Acquisition
• Educational Technology
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Deoksoon Kim is a Professor in the Department of Teaching, Curriculum, and Society at Boston College. Her research focuses on second language literacy, socioculturally diverse learners, and integrating technology into education. She previously taught in Korea and Florida, emphasizing culturally responsive pedagogy for immigrant students. Her work includes developing STEM curricula for English Language Learners (ELLs) and exploring digital tools like virtual reality and digital storytelling for educational innovation. Education: Ph.D., University of New Mexico M.A., University of New Mexico Research Interests: She investigates bilingualism, technology-enhanced learning, and holistic education approaches, particularly for marginalized student populations. Key areas include translanguaging practices, formative assessment, and STEM education equity. Notable Contributions: Recent projects include the Waltham School District’s invention-based science curricula, the hydroponic Green House initiative, and collaborations with MIT and CityConnects. Her work on pandemic-era EdTech leadership and online whole-person education has influenced global teaching practices. Awards: 2016 Best Article Award (Journal of Second Language Writing) AERA Online Teaching and Learning SIG Best Paper Award Florida Outstanding Educator Award Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary teams at Boston College, MIT, and Waltham schools, focusing on culturally relevant curricula and ELL support systems. Her research bridges educational technology, teacher training, and sociocultural dynamics in learning environments.

Sion JonesView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Education
• Sociology
• Social Theory
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Dr Sion Jones is a Senior Lecturer at Cardiff University's School of Social Sciences, specializing in Welsh-medium education development, sociology, and social policy. He oversees Welsh-language provision in modules like Social Research and Education, while also teaching through English. His research focuses on education systems, Welsh language preservation, and mental health support in schools. Jones supervises undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students, and has developed key resources in Welsh social science education including modules on Bourdieu's theory and qualitative research methods. Key roles: Welsh-medium education development, dissertation supervision Teaching areas: Education, sociology, social theory Research themes: Caregiver well-being, youth mental health, policy optimization His recent work includes evaluating school counseling services and analyzing unpaid caregiver experiences during the pandemic. Jones collaborates with Welsh Government on policy reports and presents at international conferences on social work and education.

• Applied English Linguistics
• Corpus Linguistics
• Discourse Analysis
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Christine S. Sing is a linguist and educator affiliated with the Department of English Studies at the University of Siegen, Germany. She holds a PhD from the University of Regensburg, focusing on American presidential rhetoric and ideological discourse. Her research integrates discourse analysis, corpus linguistics, and cognitive linguistics, with specialization in ESP (English for Specific Purposes), second language writing, and business communication. She has taught at multiple institutions, including the Universities of Vienna, Giessen, and Heidelberg, as well as the Vienna University of Economics and Business. Her ongoing post-doctoral project examines technicality in L2 student writing through corpus and qualitative analysis. Key research areas include Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL), critical discourse analysis (CDA), and the role of English as an international lingua franca (ELF). She actively publishes on topics such as multimodal discourse analysis, academic writing pedagogy, and the intersection of business communication and multilingualism. Education: PhD in Linguistics, University of Regensburg Masters in General Linguistics, University of Poitiers Undergraduate Studies in English/French/German, University of Heidelberg Her teaching spans courses on corpus linguistics, discourse analysis, business English, and academic writing. She has contributed to interdisciplinary research projects, including the DFG-funded 'Cultures of Lying' at the University of Regensburg.

• Corpus Linguistics
• Applied Linguistics
• Cognitive Linguistics
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Michael Barlow is an Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Language Studies and Linguistics at the University of Auckland. His research focuses on corpus linguistics, cognitive linguistics, and computational tools for language analysis. He develops software like Collocate, MonoConc Pro, and ParaConc for linguistic research and teaching. His work spans areas including phrasal verbs, academic writing conventions, and individual language variation. Barlow regularly presents at international conferences such as AAAL and AILA and collaborates on projects like the Asia Pacific Corpus Linguistics Association (APCLA). Research Interests: Corpus Linguistics Language Variation & Usage-Based Models Translation and Contrastive Analysis Computational Linguistics Tools Recent Articles: His 2022 study on research article macrostructures and 2021 paper on L2 speech performance via gestures highlight his corpus-driven methods. Earlier work includes foundational studies on idiolects and parallel corpora. Advising: Supervises PhD students in areas like academic discourse analysis and metaphor in economic language. Notable advisees include Vaclav Brezina (now at Lancaster University) and Thi Ngoc Phuong Le (author of The Academic Discourse of Mechanical Engineering ). Labs/Projects: Leads CorpusLAB for discipline-specific writing guides and WordSkew software linking corpus data with discourse structure. Active in software development for language teaching and research.

Sezen ArslanView profile

Associate Professor

• Educational Sciences
• English Language Teaching
• Foreign Language Education
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Sezen Arslan is an Associate Professor at Bandirma Onyedi Eylul University, holding roles in the Department of English Translation and Interpreting (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences) and the Department of Foreign Languages. She previously served at Van Yuzuncu Yil University as a Doctor Lecturer and Research Assistant. Her academic leadership includes positions as Department Head and Erasmus Coordinator. Her research focuses on sustainable education, EFL pedagogy, teacher training, AI integration, and inclusive practices. Key contributions include work on dialogic teaching, EMI sustainability, and intercultural communication. She has authored over 20 books and 88 articles, with a TÜBİTAK Science Award recognition. Her projects involve national initiatives like TÜBİTAK-funded dialogical teaching workshops and language policy studies. Educationally, she teaches courses like 'Measurement and Evaluation in Foreign Language Teaching' and 'Pedagogical Grammar.' She advises one master’s thesis and has organized conferences like GLOBELT. Her administrative roles include coordinating Erasmus programs and managing academic research projects. Collaborations with institutions like Hacettepe University highlight her network. Her research spans topics from AI in EFL classrooms to sustainable curriculum reforms, reflecting a commitment to innovative and equitable education models.

• Hospitality Management
• Human Resource Management
• Employee Motivation
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Nataša Stanišić is an academic at Singidunum University affiliated with the Faculty of Business and Department of Management and Business. She holds a Doctorate in Management and Business (2021), Master's in Financial Management from Lincoln University (2006-2008), and a Bachelor's in English Language and Literature from Faculty of Philology (1999-2005). Her research focuses on hospitality industry dynamics, employee motivation frameworks, sustainable tourism development, and human resource management strategies. Key research interests include applying behavioral theories in workplace environments, analyzing labor market trends in Serbia, and exploring blended learning methodologies in tertiary education. She has contributed to studies on employer branding in IT sectors and the impact of pandemic disruptions on tourism industries. Her recent work highlights innovations in HR practices for agile cultures, competency modeling in hospitality sectors, and evaluating translation technologies. She has co-authored over 15 papers presented at international conferences like Sinteza and SITCON, addressing topics ranging from slow tourism concepts to collaborative web development pedagogy. No scientific awards are listed in the provided materials. Her academic contributions include curriculum development for business education and cross-disciplinary research bridging technology adoption with organizational behavior.

• English Philology
• TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
• Language Education
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Ewa Currie is a Lecturer affiliated with the Faculty of Philology and Journalism at Vistula Group of Universities. She has been with the institution since 2011 and has over 18 years of experience teaching English as a foreign language across the UK, Poland, and the United Arab Emirates. She specializes in TESOL and is a certified examiner for TOEFL iBT, City and Guilds, TOEIC, and Trinity College examinations. She founded the TOEFL iBT examination center within the Vistula Group and actively contributes to curriculum development for Foreign Languages programs. Educati... [truncated for brevity]

• English Literature
• Gender Studies
• Utopian and Dystopian Studies
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Raffaella Baccolini is a Full Professor in the Department of Interpretation and Translation at the University of Bologna's School of Modern Languages for Interpreters and Translators. She holds the scientific-disciplinary sector ANGL-01/A (English Literature) and serves as Vice Coordinator of the European Studies Bachelor's program (BAES - UnaEuropa) since 2024. Her educational background includes a PhD (1989) and MA (1983) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a Degree in Foreign Languages and Literatures from the University of Bologna. Key institutional roles include President of the WOMEN Association (2021-present), Delegata DIT for Third Mission (2021-2024), and coordinator of multiple doctoral programs and EU-funded projects. Twentieth-century and contemporary American/English literature Feminist criticism and gender studies Utopian/dystopian theory and science fiction Trauma and memory studies Young adult literature and cultural translation Ethics of care in post-apocalyptic narratives Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on gender-positive education through the G-BOOK series (2021-2025), ecofeminist interpretations of dystopian fiction, and critical analyses of utopian impulses in contemporary media. The work increasingly examines transmedia storytelling and social-emotional learning applications for European youth. Selected honors include: Brittingham Fellowship (University of Wisconsin-Madison) Ministry of Public Education Cultural Exchange Grant Honorary Fellow, Institute for Research in Humanities (1997) Visiting Scholar at CUNY's Calandra Institute (2012-2013) Baccolini directs the MeTRa research center and coordinates multiple EU Creative Europe projects including G-BOOK 3. She supervises doctoral candidates through the DIT Doctoral School and serves as external examiner for international PhD committees. Her leadership extends to the European Women's University Network (WOMEN) and UnaEuropa's European Studies Steering Committee. She co-directs the "Ralahine Utopian Studies" series (Peter Lang) and the online journal mediAzioni, while maintaining active roles in the Society for Utopian Studies and Utopian Studies Society Europe.

Franziska SchroederView profile

Professor

• Inclusive Music Technologies
• Music Improvisation
• Accessibility in Arts
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Professor Franziska Schroeder is a prominent academic and saxophonist at Queen's University Belfast's School of Arts, English and Languages. She leads the 'Performance without Barriers' research group, focusing on inclusive music technologies for disabled communities. Her work bridges critical theory, digital performance, and free improvisation practices. Schroeder holds a PhD from the University of Edinburgh and has authored influential books like Soundweaving . She serves on prestigious panels including the UK AHRC and EU EACEA. Affiliations: Sonic Arts Research Centre (SARC), AHSS Faculty Expertise: Inclusive music tech, VR design, disability inclusion Awards: Vice Chancellor’s Research Innovation Prize (2020), HEA Fellowship Her research emphasizes participatory design with disabled communities, resulting in projects like the AHRC-funded 'Bridging the Gap' initiative. Notable outputs include VR instruments for accessibility and ethnographic studies in Brazil/Portugal. Schroeder has performed globally with figures like Evan Parker and Stelarc, blending artistic practice with academic inquiry. Recent work explores AI in creative industries and VR's therapeutic applications. She supervises PhDs in music technology and improvisation, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations. Her teaching spans 145 performance students and community partnerships.

Corinne MatthewsView profile

Research Fellow

• Children's Literature
• Young Adult Literature
• Gender and Sexuality Studies
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Corinne Matthews is a Marion L. Brittain Postdoctoral Fellow in the Writing and Communication Program at Georgia Institute of Technology. She holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of Florida, alongside degrees in Electrical Engineering and Mathematics from Southern Methodist University. Her research focuses on consent, agency, sexuality, and genre in children’s and young adult literature, with a monograph under development titled The Fantasy of Consent: Sex, Sexual Assault, and Rape Culture in Contemporary Young Adult Fantasy . She co-hosts the podcast Sex. Love. Literature. , exploring representations of intimacy in media. Education: Ph.D. in English (University of Florida, 2023); M.S.E.E. (Southern Methodist University, 2014); dual B.S.E.E. and B.A. in English (Southern Methodist University, 2013). Research interests include Eastern European representation in Western media, public humanities, and intersections of STEM and literature. Awards include a Fulbright Grant (2014-15) and multiple academic honors. Teaching experience spans engineering communication, gender studies, and children’s literature analysis. Grants & Awards: Center for European Studies Course Development Grant (2023), Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship (declined, 2020), and multiple teaching excellence recognitions. Active in professional organizations including the Children’s Literature Association. Labs/Teams: Co-founder of Sex. Love. Literature. podcast; Mock Caldecott Awards founder (University of Florida).

Kerry H. AlexanderView profile

Assistant Professor

• Early Literacy Theory and Practice
• Critical Literacy
• Multimodal Literacies
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Dr. Kerry H. Alexander is an Assistant Professor of Literacy Education in the Department of Teaching and Learning, Policy and Leadership at the University of Maryland, College Park. She holds a Ph.D. in Language and Literacy Studies from The University of Texas at Austin. Her research focuses on sociocultural dimensions of early literacy, critical literacy, and justice-focused coaching, emphasizing equitable practices in elementary education. Alexander has published extensively in journals such as Language Arts , English Education , and Journal of Education and Social Justice , and co-authored works on teacher education and equity-focused networks. She teaches courses like ‘Materials and Instruction for Creating Skilled and Motivated Readers’ and ‘Culturally Responsive Language and Literacy Teaching.’ Her work integrates community-centered inquiry, exploring how state policies shape classroom practices and teacher identities. Recent research includes playful languaging, neuro-affirming pedagogies, and critical discourse analyses around literacy instruction. Alexander previously taught elementary English Language Arts for ten years and is committed to supporting preservice teachers through mentorship and anti-racist professional discernment. Dr. Alexander leads the Elementary Writing Teacher Development and Practice: From UMD to MS DoE grant, funded by UMD’s College of Education. She mentors graduate students interested in connecting teaching practice with research, particularly those with public elementary school experience. Her lab, part of the Literacy, Language, and Social Innovation (LLSI) initiative, focuses on innovative literacy education strategies.

Min-Hsiu LiaoView profile

Associate Professor

• Translation Studies
• Multimodal Discourse Analysis
• Intercultural Communication
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Min-Hsiu Liao is an Associate Professor in the School of Social Sciences at Heriot-Watt University, with a dual affiliation in the Languages & Intercultural Studies department. Their research focuses on translation studies, multimodal discourse analysis, and intercultural communication with particular emphasis on museums, heritage sites, and urban linguistic landscapes. They hold a PhD in Translation Studies from Heriot-Watt University and have extensive academic credentials including degrees from the University of Geneva and National Tsing-Hua University. Education: PhD in Translation Studies, Heriot-Watt University MAS in Interpreter Training, University of Geneva MA in Applied Translation Studies, University of Leeds BA in Foreign Literature and Languages, National Tsing-Hua University Key Research Interests: Multilingual museum spaces and placemaking Translation in heritage and memory studies Cultural geography and community translation practices Linguistic landscape analysis in urban contexts Funded Projects: "Facilitating Linguistic Flows in Cities" (2024, British Association for Applied Linguistics) "Counter-translating the City" (2023, Royal Society of Edinburgh) "Translating Taiwan" (2022, Chiang Ching-Kuo Foundation) Awards: BAAL Applied Linguistic Funds (2024) Royal Society of Edinburgh Research Grants (2023) Chiang Ching Kuo Foundation Research Grants (2021) Teaching and Roles: Programme director of MSc Intercultural Business Communication and member of the IATIS training committee. Teaches English-Chinese Translation, Research Methods, and supervises PhD candidates in museum and heritage translation. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with key institutions including Edinburgh & Lothian Regional & Equality Council, Historic Environment Scotland, and Taipei National University of the Arts to advance research on language, space, and community.

• Information Systems
• Higher Education Management
• Public Economics
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Blerta Abazi is an Associate Professor at the South East European University (SEEU), Faculty of Business and Economics, where she has been employed since 2008. She holds a PhD in Economic Sciences (2017) from SEEU, an MSc in Information Systems (2007) from Indiana University, and a BA in Business Administration (2005) from SEEU. Her research focuses on Information Systems in Higher Education , including ERP implementation challenges, digital transformation, and AI in education. She has also investigated the impact of public spending on North Macedonia’s GDP and the efficacy of managerial skills in SMEs. Research Highlights: Dr. Abazi has authored over 50 publications, including studies on ERP systems in universities, the role of AI in educational outcomes, and the digitalization of libraries. She co-authored a 2025 Springer publication tracing the evolution of enterprise systems and led a 2024 analysis of public sentiment toward digital transformation. Her work often bridges technology adoption and institutional effectiveness. Professional Roles: As Program Coordinator for the ISM Dual Degree Program (2009–2013), she managed student admissions and academic partnerships with the University of London. Her teaching spans economics, information systems management, and e-commerce. She has held roles as a Systems Analyst at Indiana University and Advisor to the Macedonian Ministry of Economy. Languages: Albanian (native), Macedonian (C2), English (C2), Turkish (B1), Spanish (A2).

Astrid Elisabeth KureView profile

Assistant Professor

• English didactics
• Teaching practices and theory
• Digital skills in education
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Astrid Elisabeth Kure is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Languages, Literature and Culture, Østfold University College. Her research focuses on English didactics, digital skills in education, and qualitative analysis of teaching practices. She coordinates courses like English for Teachers 2 (grades 5-10) and contributes to the national 'Competence for Quality' teacher training program. Her PhD project, part of the LISE video-project, examines digital skill development in Norwegian secondary classrooms over 8 years. Collaborations include the Norwegian Directorate of Education and the RIDE research group. Key publications analyze students' technology use in English classrooms, revealing gaps between digital ambitions and classroom realities. Her work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing foundational digital competencies over advanced tool usage.

Megan SchliepView profile

Assistant Professor

• Stroke Rehabilitation
• Aphasia
• Implementation Science
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Megan Schliep, PhD, CCC-SLP, MPH, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders at MGH Institute of Health Professions (IHP). She holds a clinical appointment as a speech-language pathologist at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital within the Mass General Brigham Network. Her research focuses on post-stroke aphasia, implementation science, and improving clinical practices through standardized assessments. She completed her PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences at MGH IHP (2020) and a postdoctoral fellowship under Dr. Prue Plummer in the Cognitive-Motor Behavior Lab. Education: PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences (MGH IHP), MPH (Northwestern University), MA in Communication Sciences & Disorders (Northwestern University), BA in English (Gustavus Adolphus College). Her research interests include language/cognitive assessment after stroke, implementation of standardized practices across care settings, and predicting patient recovery patterns. She leads a Precision Rehabilitation initiative with Johns Hopkins Medicine as a 2022 LeaRRn Scholar, focusing on scalable cognitive measurement methods. She previously directed the Online Prerequisites program for MGH IHP's Health Professions Program. Awards: LeaRRn Scholar (2022), Tedy’s Team Center Research Fellow (2023). Her work bridges clinical and research settings, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and real-world application. Current projects address aphasia recovery, health literacy, and reducing research-to-practice gaps through frameworks like Quality Implementation and Theoretical Domains Framework.