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• Corpus Linguistics in EAP
• Technology in Language Teaching
• Second Language Writing
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Tilly Harrison is an Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Linguistics at the University of Warwick, focusing on teaching and research in language education. Her work emphasizes corpus linguistics applications in English for Academic Purposes (EAP), technology integration in language teaching, and second language writing pedagogy. With international teaching experience in France, Spain, Sierra Leone, and Japan, she has extensive expertise in computer-assisted language learning (CALL) and materials development. She has held leadership roles including Chair of the Local Organizing Committee for BAAL's 2014 Annual Meeting and currently serves on IATEFL's Conference Proposals Committee. Her research explores innovative pedagogical tools like machinima (video-based simulations) and video feedback mechanisms. A notable project funded by the British Council (2016–2018) investigated video applications in language teacher education. Her scholarly contributions span journals such as the International Journal of Computer-Assisted Language Learning and Teaching and Discourse and Communication , addressing topics ranging from digital pedagogy to corporate discourse analysis.

• Applied Linguistics
• TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
• Teacher Education
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Miriam Schwiening is an Assistant Professor (Teaching Focused) in the Department of Applied Linguistics at the University of Warwick . With a 35-year career in EFL/EAP education, she has taught across schools, Further Education, Higher Education, and private language schools in the UK, Czech Republic, France, the Netherlands, and Tanzania. Her work emphasizes teacher development, curriculum design, and pedagogical innovation. Research interests include internationalisation of pedagogy , exploratory action research , and collaborative projects between EAP practitioners and discipline lecturers . She has designed teacher development courses for Warwick's Short Courses programme and leads the 'Curricula and Materials Design' module on the MA TESOL programme. Recent work explores gamification in pedagogy and adapting lectures for non-English-speaking students. Miriam has served as a CELTA main course tutor and teaching mentor in Tanzania through the Warwick in Africa charity. Her publications focus on lecture format adaptations, international student needs, and technology-enhanced learning strategies. Advising & Grants: No specific grants or student advising roles explicitly mentioned in the text. Her mentorship focuses on educator professional development rather than formal academic supervision. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Warwick in Africa charity on teacher development initiatives in Tanzania, and works with interdisciplinary teams in foundation programme design.

Ari KorhonenView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Computing Education Research
• Educational Technology
• Algorithm Visualization
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Ari Korhonen is a Senior University Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at Aalto University's School of Science. His academic career spans over two decades with a focus on computing education research and educational technology. Korhonen leads research in algorithm visualization, automatic assessment systems, and learning analytics within computer science education. Education: Doctoral degree in Engineering and Technology, Helsinki University of Technology (2003) Licentiate degree in Engineering and Technology, Helsinki University of Technology (2000) Master's degree in Engineering and Technology, Helsinki University of Technology (1997) Research Interests: Korhonen specializes in computing education research with particular expertise in algorithm visualization and automatic assessment systems . His work explores how visual representations of algorithms impact student learning, with significant contributions to tools like TRAKLA2 for data structures education. He investigates learning analytics approaches to understand programming misconceptions and develop targeted interventions. His recent research focuses on prerequisite skill assessment and differentiated learning pathways in computer science education, examining how fragile knowledge in foundational concepts affects advanced topic mastery. Publication Trends: Analysis of Korhonen's recent publications (2017-2025) reveals a strong focus on algorithm education, particularly Dijkstra's algorithm and data structures. His work increasingly incorporates learning analytics to identify student misconceptions, with growing emphasis on automated assessment systems that provide personalized feedback. The research demonstrates a progression from tool development (TRAKLA2) to sophisticated analysis of student learning patterns and prerequisite knowledge gaps, with recent work exploring JSON-based algorithm animation languages and the cognitive aspects of visualization. Awards and Recognition: Docentship at University of Turku (2012-present) Academic Service and Mentorship: Korhonen has supervised 8 theses and collaborates extensively with researchers across Finland and internationally. He serves on editorial boards for key journals including Computer Science Education and ACM Transactions on Computing Education. His service includes program committee memberships for major conferences like ICER (International Computing Education Research). Korhonen actively contributes to building educator networks, particularly through the Finland-US Network for the Study of Engagement and Learning in Games (FUN) and software engineering teacher networks in Finland. Research Groups: Korhonen leads the LeTech Learning Technology Group at Aalto University, focusing on educational technology development and evaluation. His fingerprint analysis shows strong activity in Data Structures (100%), Early Research in Computer Science (37%), Dijkstra Algorithms (37%), Learning Analytics (37%), and Case Studies (37%). He's deeply involved with the Computing Education Research community in Finland, contributing to national initiatives that strengthen computer science pedagogy across institutions.

Lisa DethridgeView profile

Research Fellow

• Responsible and Ethical Artificial Intelligence
• Human-Centered Design
• Screen and Digital Media
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Lisa Dethridge is a Honorary University Fellow at RMIT University's School of Media & Communication, specializing in Responsible and Ethical Artificial Intelligence , Extended Reality (XR) , and Human-Centered Design . She collaborates with organizations like OpenAI, Microsoft, and CSIRO while advising the Australian Internet Domain Authority (auDA). Education : PhD in Media Ecology from New York University Teaching Experience : New York University, UCLA, Australian Film, TV and Radio School, University of Melbourne Her research explores the intersection of AI ethics, virtual environments, and creative practice. She has produced media for global platforms including film, television, and 3D virtual worlds, with a focus on: AI Governance and Fairness Immersive Virtual Art Galleries Emergency Communication Systems Cross-Cultural Digital Collaborations Recent publications analyze: 4IR Technologies in Media Production Machine Learning Recommendation Systems Virtual Reality Language Instruction Transhumanist Film Collaboration She contributes to Creative Australia as a peer and sits on the Board of Melbourne Books, with artistic works exhibited internationally including at New York's Pratt Institute.

Tatiana BoteroView profile

Teaching Professor

• Second language acquisition
• Foreign language teaching methodologies
• Teaching language through culture
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Tatiana Botero is a Teaching Professor of Spanish at the University of Notre Dame's Department of Romance Languages and Literatures. She holds M.A. degrees in Latin American Literature and Education, as well as a B.A. in Business and Marketing from West Virginia University. Her work focuses on integrating community engagement, social justice, and cultural immersion into language instruction. Botero is affiliated with the Institute Latino Studies and the Initiative on Race & Resilience, and has been recognized with major teaching awards including the 2020 Edmund P. Joyce Award. Education: M.A. Latin American Literature (WVU), M.A. Education (WVU), B.A. Business/Marketing (WVU) Research emphasizes teaching Spanish through cultural lenses, particularly leveraging local Latino community partnerships and artistic mediums. She developed a grant-funded course on Immigration and Memory, and pioneered language instruction through social justice frameworks. Her publications explore art integration in education and community-based pedagogy. Awards: 2018 AATSP Teacher of the Year, 2018 IFLTA World Language Teacher of the Year Teaching responsibilities include intermediate Spanish courses and specialized modules on literature/film analysis. Her office hours are held Monday/Wednesday mornings in Decio Faculty Hall 315.

• Reception Studies
• German Literature
• Cultural Memory
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Montserrat Bascoy Lamelas is a Professor at the Department of Modern Philology, University of Alcalá. She specializes in German Philology with a focus on reception studies, migration narratives, and gender studies. Her research explores autobiographical discourses, cultural memory, and the representation of identity in literary works. She participates in the 'Interdisciplinary Reception Studies' research group, examining topics like influence analysis, intersemiotic translation, and cultural transfers. Her recent projects include leading roles in funded initiatives such as 'Escenarios de precariedad, violencia y vulnerabilidad en la literatura actual en lengua alemana' (2025-2026), analyzing contemporary German-language literature's portrayal of societal issues. Prior projects include studies on Jewish women writers, feminist literary approaches, and digital pedagogy in language education. She has authored/co-authored works like 'Cuando el destino es el desarraigo' (2016) and edited collections on autobiographical discourses (2017). Her teaching includes German language courses within degree programs like 'Doble Grado en Estudios Ingleses y Lenguas Modernas' and 'Grado en Humanidades'. She actively participates in international conferences, presenting on topics such as migration in contemporary narratives, digital tools in language learning, and the reception of German Expressionism in film.

Bin ZHUView profile

Assistant Professor

• Human Centered Multimedia Computing
• Cross-modal Retrieval
• Multi-modal Large Language Models
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Bin ZHU is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Singapore Management University's School of Computing and Information Systems. Previously worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at University of Bristol under EPSRC Visual AI Program Grant with Prof. Dima Damen. PhD in Computer Science (2021) - City University of Hong Kong MSc and BSc from Zhejiang University and Southeast University Research focuses on Human Centered Multimedia Computing with key areas: Cross-modal retrieval and Multi-modal Large Language Models Egocentric Video Understanding and Generative AI AI for Healthcare and Wellness Informatics Digital Transformation through Multimedia Systems Active in publishing at top venues (ICCV, CVPR, AAAI, ACM MM) with specialization in Visual Instruction Fine-Tuning and Adapter Modules. Recent work includes HD-EPIC dataset development and Dual-LoRA framework for efficient multimodal adaptation. Contact: binzhu@smu.edu.sg | bin.zhu@smu.edu.sg

• Digital Storytelling
• Immersive Media
• Co-Creation Practices
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Associate Professor Kylie Boltin is an award-winning academic, journalist, and producer specializing in digital storytelling, immersive media, and inclusive co-creation. She holds a PhD from RMIT (2010) and is affiliated with Edith Cowan University's School of Arts and Humanities. Her work bridges academia and industry, with a focus on multicultural representation and ethical storytelling. **Professional Background:** Former SBS commissioning editor and executive producer (8+ years) Lead projects across TV, interactive, and documentary formats Advocate for First Nations and disability inclusion in media **Research & Grants:** Chief Investigator in ARC Linkage Grant (2022–2024): 'Thriving in Vertical Schools' ($393,070) Focus areas: Co-creation methodologies, digital pedagogy, and inclusive media practices **Awards & Recognition:** Walkley Awards (2014, 2022) for digital storytelling and innovation NSW Premier’s Literary Award (2021) IDFA Creative Technology Award (2021) Multiple international and national accolades for documentaries like Missing and Ravi and Emma **Teaching & Mentorship:** Courses: Screen Storytelling, Leadership, and Independent Projects Guides emerging writers and producers in adapting materials for diverse audiences **Collaborations:** Partnerships with government bodies, industry, and advocacy groups Residencies and fellowships at Denmark Arts, Varuna, and the Walkley Foundation

Maija HirvonenView profile

Professor

• Accessibility Studies
• Translation Studies
• Multimodal Communication
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Maija Hirvonen is a Full Professor in German language, culture, and translation at Tampere University's Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences. She leads BA, MA, and PhD programs in German linguistics and translation studies. As director of Langnet (Network of Doctoral Programmes in Language Sciences in Finland), she oversees multidisciplinary research initiatives. She co-leads the Tampere Accessibility Unit and the Multimodality in Translation and Interpreting research group, while also serving on the steering board of Plural (Research Centre for Languages and Cultures). Her research focuses on accessibility (especially audio-description), multimodal translation, distributed cognition, and human-centered machine learning. Notable grants include the Horizon Europe-funded NewWorkTech (2024-2027) and the Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation's Guided Audio Captioning project (2022-2023). Hirvonen has supervised numerous MA and PhD students in German linguistics and translation studies. She actively contributes to academic governance via editorial roles (e.g., SKY Journal of Linguistics) and co-edits key publications like the 57th Linguistic Colloquium proceedings. Her work bridges theoretical research with practical applications in inclusive communication technologies.

Laura KellyView profile

Associate Professor

• Elementary Literacy
• ESL/Bilingual Education
• Urban Education Policy
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Laura Kelly is an Associate Professor of Educational Studies at Rhodes College, specializing in elementary literacy and ESL/bilingual education. Her work focuses on culturally and linguistically diverse educational contexts, with particular attention to urban education policy, immigration, and Latinx children's literature. She previously served as a K-12 classroom teacher for eight years and holds National Board Certification in Early to Middle Childhood Reading and Language Arts. Dr. Kelly’s research emphasizes biliteracy development, translanguaging practices, and culturally informed pedagogy. She leads the Childhood Biliteracy Research Collaborative, engaging students in community-based literacy projects. Her teaching portfolio includes courses like Urban Education Policy, Education & Immigration, and Latinx Children's Literature. Her scholarship critically examines the impact of political policies such as 'critical race theory' bans on elementary education, advocating for inclusive curricula that honor student diversity. She has published extensively on topics ranging from bilingual book analysis to translanguaging in community spaces. Education: Doctorate in Learning, Literacies, and Technologies from Arizona State University Awards: National Board Certification (Early to Middle Childhood Reading/Language Arts) Labs/Teams: Childhood Biliteracy Research Collaborative

Dursun AksuView profile

Associate Professor

• Turkish Language Teaching
• Primary Education
• Initial Literacy
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dursun Aksu is a faculty member at Sakarya University, Faculty of Education, Department of Basic Education. He holds the academic rank of Associate Professor and is actively engaged in teaching, research, and administrative leadership, currently serving as Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Education (2024–2025) and Head of the Department of Classroom Teaching (2022–2024). His research interests include Turkish language teaching, initial literacy, reading and writing instruction, textbook analysis, educational quality, and comparative education. He has authored numerous articles, books, and book chapters, and has participated in national and international research projects. His recent publications focus on challenges in distance literacy education, readability of Turkish textbooks, reflective teaching practices, and the impact of educational tools like pencil grips and smartboards. His work often involves comparative studies, particularly between Turkey and Hong Kong. He has supervised multiple master's theses and advised TÜBİTAK-supported student projects. He is actively involved in peer-review and editorial roles for various academic journals and conferences. Scientific Awards: Takdir Belgesi - 2004 Teşekkür Belgesi He teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses such as Turkish Language Teaching, Primary Reading and Writing Education, Neurological Basis of Reading, and Problems and Solutions in Turkish Language Teaching.

• Applied Linguistics
• English Language Teaching
• Pronunciation Pedagogy
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Klaudia Gajewska is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Applied Linguistics, Faculty of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin. She holds a Doctorate in Literature and Linguistics (2023) and a Master's degree in English Philology (2018) from the same university. Education: Doctorate in Literature and Linguistics (2023) Master's in English Philology (2018) Her research focuses on technology-mediated language learning , particularly voice assistants like Alexa in EFL education, pronunciation teaching methodologies , and gamification in language classrooms . She explores how digital tools transform task-based learning and speech skill development. Recent publications analyze trends in voice-assisted mediation practices, gamification techniques for spontaneous speech generation, and the intersection of CLIL methodology with European cultural shifts. Her work combines empirical studies with pedagogical innovation, including quantitative analyses of Polish EFL learners and experimental game-based teaching approaches. She conducts office hours via MS Teams (Monday 13:30-14:30) and in person (Room 134, Kronos Building, Sowińskiego 17, Lublin) on Tuesdays 12:00-13:00. Contact: klaudia.gajewska@mail.umcs.pl

Álvaro BarbosaView profile

Professor

• Audio and Music Technology
• Digital Arts
• Sound Arts
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Álvaro Barbosa is a Full Professor of Communication and Media at the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) in Macao, SAR-China, and previously held significant leadership roles at USJ and Universidade Católica Portuguesa (UCP). His academic career spans founding research centers like CITAR (2004), ARTSpin (2009), and CCD (2011), and designing curricula including a PhD in Science and Technology of the Arts and a Master in Creative Industries Management. With a PhD in Computer Science and Digital Communication from Pompeu Fabra University and a BSc in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering from the University of Aveiro, Barbosa's research focuses on Audio and Music Technology, Interactive Sound Design, and Systematic Creativity. His work bridges experimental media art with technological innovation, spanning electronic music, interactive installations, and 3D printing. Barbosa's recent publications include studies on open innovation in SMEs, multimodal game design for education, and cinematic sound analysis. His research interests intersect Digital Arts, Sound Arts, and Creativity in Education. He has supervised numerous projects at USJ, covering topics from recycling ventures to intelligent cities, and served on scientific committees for international journals and conferences.

Jiasi ShenView profile

Assistant Professor

• Programming Languages
• Software Engineering
• Program Analysis
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Jiasi Shen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. She leads the HKUST Automated Reasoning and Transformation of Software research group. PhD and Master's from Massachusetts Institute of Technology Bachelor's from Peking University Her research focuses on automating software development through program analysis , program transformation , and active learning . She explores how to systematically introduce safety checks, optimize performance, and enable cross-platform adaptation while maintaining core functionality. Recent work includes: Dynamic graph-based fingerprinting for cryptomining detection Benchmarking LLMs for operating system verification tasks Improving program comprehension via deimplicitization techniques She has received the Distinguished Artifact Award at SLE 2017 and serves on program committees for OOPSLA, Onward!, and SPLASH conferences. Her group supervises multiple PhD and MPhil students while developing systems like Konure (database application modeling) and KumQuat (parallel Unix command synthesis).

• Language Acquisition
• Foreign Language Teaching Methodology
• Special Educational Needs
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Jakub Duralak, M.A., Assistant Professor at the Department of Language Acquisition and Teaching, Institute of Linguistics, Faculty of Humanities, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, specializes in innovative language pedagogy with a focus on inclusivity and technology integration. Academic Rank: Assistant Professor Affiliation: John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin Department: Language Acquisition and Teaching His research explores: Universal design for blind language learners Remote/online language education French language acquisition methodologies Regional linguistic variations in Lorraine Technology-enhanced teaching techniques Recent publications include a 2023 peer-reviewed book chapter on pandemic-era educational adaptations and a 2024 conference paper comparing language request formulations between Polish and French speakers. His 2019 case study on audiovisual French teaching techniques demonstrates practical applications. Scientific achievements: Erasmus Scholarship (2025) He has also organized multiple science festivals, national competitions, and workshops for educators and students, emphasizing inclusive learning practices.