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Maria Lim FalkView profile

Researcher

• Swedish as a Second Language
• Bilingual Education
• Educational Linguistics
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Maria Lim Falk is a researcher at the Department of Swedish Language and Multilingualism, Stockholm University . She leads key projects like IntensiveSwedish and collaborates with the Swedish National Agency for Education. PhD in Scandinavian Languages (2008) with focus on bilingual education Academy Fellow in Swedish Didactics (2010–2015) Research Focus: Bilingual education, CLIL pedagogy, academic writing in multilingual contexts, grammar instruction for second-language learners, and sociolinguistic challenges in education. Her work bridges theory and practice through teacher-researcher collaborations. Publication Trends: Analyzes Swedish/English code-switching, CLIL effectiveness, vocabulary acquisition, and curriculum design for refugee students. Key themes: multilingual competence, educational equity, and language policy implementation. Scientific Awards: Royal Swedish Academy of Literature Fellowship (2010–2015) Collaborative Work: Coordinates teacher-researcher partnerships, contributes to national educational models, and leads projects on language literacy. Her studies inform policies for sustainable educational practices.

Birgit LugrinView profile

Professor

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Socially Interactive Agents
• Cultural Diversity in AI
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Birgit Lugrin is a Professor and Chair of Computer Science V (Socially Interactive Agents) at the University of Würzburg's Institute of Computer Science since 2024. Her interdisciplinary research bridges computer science and psychology, focusing on socially interactive agents (SIAs) for education, healthcare, and cultural understanding. She leads a lab focused on human-robot interaction, virtual agents, and bias reduction. Education: B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Computer Science from Augsburg University, followed by a Dr. rer. nat. in Human-Centered AI. Research Themes: Socially interactive agents, cultural diversity in AI, educational robotics, elderly support, and bias reduction through virtual agents. Projects: Adaptive pedagogical agents, mixed-cultural speech models, robotic concierge design, and VR interventions for racial bias. Her recent work explores AI-driven robotics for elderly engagement, empathy-building in mixed-cultural contexts, and the efficacy of virtual agents in educational and social settings. She has contributed to tools like PePUT for Pepper robotics and frameworks for ingroup bias research. Scientific Awards Victor Lesser Distinguished Dissertation Award (IFAAMAS-12) Best Paper Awards at ICMI, AAMAS, and Culture and Computing Women's Representative roles at University of Würzburg As a mentor, she advises students in socially interactive agents, co-authoring studies on topics like robotic storytelling, speech perception, and user studies. Her lab engages in field studies, partnerships with institutions like USC and NII, and multi-stakeholder design processes.

Yunchuan ChenView profile

Assistant Professor

• Second Language Acquisition
• Heritage Languages
• Experimental Linguistics
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Yunchuan Chen is an Assistant Professor of the Practice in both the Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies and the Department of Linguistics at Duke University. He is also a Faculty Network Member of the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences. His research focuses on experimental approaches to grammars, second language acquisition, and heritage languages, particularly examining languages such as Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Tibetan, Thai, and Nuosu Yi. He advocates for meaning-based approaches to language teaching and learning. Chen holds a Ph.D. (2019) and M.A. (2012) in Linguistics from the University of Hawaii, Manoa. His work has been recognized with awards including the 2025 SEATJ Teacher of the Year Award and the 2021 Hamako Ito Chaplin Memorial Award for Excellence in Japanese Teaching. His research trends emphasize experimental methods to analyze syntactic structures (e.g., quantifier scope, relative clauses) across languages, with a focus on heritage language speakers and L2 learners. Recent studies explore cross-linguistic influence and bilingual processing, reflecting his dual interest in theoretical linguistics and applied language education. Awards: 2025 SEATJ Teacher of the Year Award 2021 Hamako Ito Chaplin Memorial Award Chen teaches advanced language courses (e.g., Japanese, Korean, Chinese) and specializes in second language pedagogy. His courses include East Asian Languages as Second Languages and Japanese Language & Society , reflecting his commitment to both academic research and practical language instruction.

• Korean Language Pedagogy
• Second Language Acquisition (SLA)
• L2 Assessment Strategies
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Danielle O. Pyun is an Associate Professor with tenure in the Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at The Ohio State University, part of the College of Arts and Sciences. She specializes in Korean language pedagogy and has held visiting roles at Yonsei University and Kyung Hee University. Her expertise spans second language acquisition, assessment strategies, and instructional material development. Education: Ph.D. in Foreign and Second Language Education from The Ohio State University, M.A. in Korean Studies from Ewha University, and B.A. in English Linguistics and Pedagogy from Ewha University. Research Interests: Classroom-based L2 acquisition mechanisms L2 assessment methodologies (TOPIK, ACTFL OPI) Impact of learner variables (motivation, anxiety) on language proficiency Development of KFL (Korean as a Foreign Language) curricula and materials Recent Work Trends: Her publications focus on pragmatic aspects of Korean language use, heritage learner education, and technology-enhanced language learning. Recent studies examine the role of Hallyu (Korean Wave) in motivating learners and the discourse functions of Korean politeness markers. Awards/Grants: Recipient of Korea Foundation and NEAC grants for material development projects, including the Vocabulary Builder for Advanced Learners of Korean . Holds certifications as an ACTFL OPI Tester and WPT rater for Korean. Teaching & Service: Teaches courses ranging from introductory Korean language to advanced linguistic theory. Served on editorial boards for The Korean Language in America and reviewed for journals like Foreign Language Annals . Directed the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) program in Korea (2013-2014).

Patricia DuffView profile

Professor

• Bilingual/multilingual education
• Decolonizing methodologies
• English as an additional language
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Dr. Patricia Duff is a Professor at the University of British Columbia in the Department of Language and Literacy Education. Her research focuses on bilingual/multilingual education, identity formation, language ideologies, and decolonizing methodologies in language learning contexts. English and Mandarin language proficiency 604-827-5028 contact Active in language socialization studies across classrooms, families, and diaspora communities Research interests center on language socialization processes in transnational environments, heritage language education, academic discourse communities, and the intersection of pop culture with language pedagogy. She pioneered case study methods in applied linguistics and co-edited the Routledge handbook of research methods in applied linguistics . Key publication trends show sustained focus on Chinese language education (40+ publications), family/workplace language planning (15+), and critical discourse analysis of multilingual identities (25+). Her work spans qualitative classroom research, policy analysis, and sociocultural theory applications.

• Japanese Language Teaching
• Technology-Enhanced Learning
• Materials Design
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Ritsuko Koso-Kirk is an Assistant Professor in Japanese at Durham University's School of Modern Languages and Cultures. She specializes in Japanese language teaching, focusing on materials design and technology-enhanced learning. Her roles include Japanese Studies Year Abroad Officer and Outreach Officer, collaborating with institutions like Teikyo University and the Japan Foundation. She organizes annual Japanese speech contests and has developed virtual year-abroad programs during the pandemic. Affiliations: Durham University, Inter-University Support Programme (IUSP), British Association for Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language (BATJ) Her research emphasizes multimodal texts, online collaborative writing, and pandemic-era pedagogical innovations. Recent work addresses legal considerations for online teaching and inter-university collaboration. She has presented at conferences including the Year Abroad Conference and UK LINGUA colloquia. Recipient of the 2018 Excellence in Learning and Teaching Award , she advocates for student engagement through immersive and digital tools. Her outreach activities bridge academic and cultural institutions, promoting Japanese language and culture in the UK.

• Educational Research
• Multilingualism
• Qualitative Methods
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Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Ingrid Gogolin is a Professor at the University of Hamburg's Faculty of Education, leading the Department of General, Intercultural and International Comparative Education. She directs the Research Center 'Literacy in Diversity Settings (LiDS)' and co-leads the 'DivER' working group on intercultural education and multilingualism. Her career includes presidencies of WERA and EERA, and honorary doctorates from TU Dortmund and the University of Athens. Research focuses on multilingualism, educational equity, and qualitative methods. Education: Doctorate (Dr. Phil.) in Hamburg (1987) Habilitation in Educational Science (1991) Leadership roles in global education associations (WERA, EERA) Research Interests: Linguistic education and multilingualism in schools Evaluation of bilingual programs and migrant education Social inequalities in education Language policy and pedagogical innovation Publications: Recent work addresses multilingual development, digital literacy, and refugee education. Key themes include language in STEM, socioemotional adaptability, and policy responses to displacement. Awards: 2013: Honorary Doctorate from TU Dortmund 2017: Honorary Doctorate from National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Leadership in WERA/EERA Advising/Grants: Leads MEZ-2, PHYDIV, and Next Generation Literacies projects. Collaborates internationally on multilingualism research and policy. Active in tutoring initiatives like 'Tutoring for All.' Labs/Teams: Spokesperson for LiDS and DivER. Involved in PHYDIV (physics education) and MEZ (longitudinal multilingualism studies).

Lulei SuView profile

Lecturer

• Second Language Acquisition
• Language Communication Dialogism
• Curriculum Design
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Lulei Su is a Lecturer in the Department of East Asian Studies at Brown University, joining from previous teaching positions at Holy Cross College, The Ohio State University, and Harvard University. Her academic focus centers on second language acquisition with an emphasis on speaking skills and dialogic communication patterns. She actively explores pedagogical strategies to optimize language learning progression through curriculum design. Affiliations: Brown University (East Asian Studies) Prior Institutions: Holy Cross, Ohio State, Harvard Her research interests bridge theoretical linguistics and applied pedagogy, particularly investigating how dialogue structures influence language acquisition processes. While no specific publications are listed, her work likely contributes to TESOL and applied linguistics fields. Outside academia, Su is an enthusiastic culinary explorer, having already discovered Providence's vibrant food culture since her relocation. She maintains an interest in uncovering hidden gastronomic gems in the city.

• Translation Studies
• Language Education
• Communication Strategies
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Abdul Al Dammad is an Associate Tutor at the University of East Anglia, affiliated with the School of Media, Language and Communication Studies within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the same school. His research focuses on translation pedagogy, communication strategies, and applied linguistics, particularly in contexts involving language education and cross-cultural translation practices. His academic work includes studies on enhancing communication through project-based learning in translation technology, analyzing the impact of English language clubs on learners' proficiency, and exploring theoretical frameworks like domestication vs. foreignization in English-Arabic translation. Dammad’s contributions span both contemporary educational challenges and foundational linguistic research. He has no listed scientific awards or notable grants, though his publications reflect active engagement with interdisciplinary issues in language teaching and communication studies. No lab affiliations or team leadership roles are explicitly mentioned in available texts.

• TESOL
• Language Pedagogy
• Second Language Acquisition
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Katie Welch is a Visiting Assistant Professor at The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), specializing in Linguistics and TESOL within the College of Liberal Arts. She has over two decades of teaching experience across K-12, adult education, and higher education, including a notable seven-year tenure at UNT-Dallas in the School of Education where she designed award-winning online courses. Currently, she teaches at UTA's English Language Institute, focusing on Developmental English for International Teaching Assistants. Education: PhD in Linguistics, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2009 BA in Spanish, Baylor University, 2003 Her research interests include TESOL methodologies, language pedagogy, second language acquisition, and sociolinguistics. She actively contributes to professional development for ESL teachers through partnerships with organizations like Cambridge University Press, Literacy ConneXus, and the Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy and Learning (T-CALL). Notably, she was selected as an English Language Specialist by the U.S. Department of State to train faculty in Poland (2021) and Turkey (2023). Awards & Recognition: TexTESOLer of the Year (2024) As an educator, she has advised students through internship programs and collaborated on grants, such as her involvement with the Fulbright Campus Review Committee (2024). She has held leadership roles in TexTESOLV, including President and Treasurer, and organized workshops like the Literacy Texas Regional Symposium (2024). Labs & Collaborations: Katie’s work is closely tied to UTA's English Language Institute and her partnerships with T-CALL and Literacy ConneXus, emphasizing service learning and digital literacy initiatives in TESOL.

• Linguistics
• Lexicography
• Terminography
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Jean B. Ntakirutimana is an Associate Professor in the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures at Brock University, Faculty of Humanities. His expertise spans linguistics, lexicography, and computational language processing, with a focus on African and French linguistic systems. He has taught courses such as Intermediate French, Phonetics & Phonology, and Linguistic Approach to Textual Analysis. Education: Ph.D. and M.A. in Linguistics, University of Montreal B.A. in African Linguistics and Literatures with specialization in First and Second Language Teaching, University of Bujumbura Research Interests: Ntakirutimana’s interdisciplinary research explores the multi-level structure of language, from phonetics to textual databases. He focuses on lexicography, terminography, corpus linguistics, machine translation, and ecolinguistics. His work often addresses the application of new technologies (NICT) to language analysis and education, particularly in Bantu languages like Kinyarwanda. Articles Trends: His publications emphasize computational linguistics, with contributions to ambiguity resolution in translation software, lexicography models, and sociolinguistic studies in African languages. Earlier work includes foundational research on French lexicography and language contact in Bantu systems. Awards: No scientific awards explicitly mentioned. Advising & Grants: While no formal advising or grants are listed, Ntakirutimana has actively contributed to academic development through teaching and presenting at conferences such as the African Day Symposium (2006), CAUCTF-APFUCC Congress (2008), and the Humanities Research Institute (HRI) Spring Symposium (2008). Labs & Teams: Engaged with interdisciplinary teams at Brock University, including collaborations with Profs. B. Allouche and P. Bessler during a 2009 colloquium. Active in the HRI and within his department’s research initiatives.

Olesya KisselevView profile

Assistant Professor

• Corpus Linguistics
• Discourse Analysis
• Second Language Acquisition
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Dr. Olesya Kisselev is an Assistant Professor of Russian in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at the University of South Carolina. Previously, she held positions at the University of Texas at San Antonio and the University of Pennsylvania. She serves as Co-Director of the Center for Advanced Language Proficiency Education and Research (CALPER) and Director of the STARTALK Institute for Russian Teachers. Her research focuses on corpus linguistics, heritage language development, and evidence-based pedagogy. Education: Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics, Pennsylvania State University (2018) M.A. in TESOL, Portland State University (2009) M.A. and B.A. in Linguistics, Buryat State University (2003) Research Interests: Corpus linguistics, instructed second language acquisition, heritage language pedagogy, syntactic complexity, bilingualism, and Russian as a heritage language. Publications: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, including edited volumes on heritage language research and pedagogy. Notable works include Advances in Research and Pedagogy of Russian as a Heritage Language (Routledge, 2024) and Rodnaya Rech' (Georgetown University Press, 2020), awarded the AATSEEL Book Prize. Awards: Includes the University Excellence Award for Research Excellence (2023), President’s Distinguished Achievement Award (2023), and the NFMLTA/NCOLCTL Dissertation Grant (2018). Advising & Grants: Supervised doctoral and master’s students in applied linguistics and second language acquisition. Secured grants totaling over $750,000, including the CALPER Language Resource Center (Title VI) and STARTALK programs. Mentorship includes peer-led initiatives and international collaborations. Labs/Teams: Leads the Middlebury College Davis School’s Russian Heritage Language initiatives and collaborates with the Heritage Language Repository project. Active in CALPER’s pedagogical innovations and corpus-driven research.

Diego Alins BredaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Second Language Acquisition
• Language Pedagogy
• Reading in a Second Language
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His research focuses on Second Language Acquisition, particularly examining Reading Strategies in Second Language contexts, Vocabulary Learning through Graded Readers, and Open Educational Resources (OER) development. He has contributed to creating free, accessible educational materials like the Graded Readers 'La Roommate Fantasma' and 'Mi Primer Año en Davis' for Spanish language learners. Key achievements include receiving the 2023 Graduate Teaching Award from UC Davis and multiple fellowships during his doctoral studies. His work emphasizes practical applications of linguistic research in classroom settings, advocating for equitable access to language education resources. Grants & Projects: Co-developer of OER Graded Readers for Elementary Spanish students Recipient of multiple academic fellowships recognizing teaching excellence and research contributions His teaching experience includes leading courses in Spanish for Heritage Speakers, Intermediate/Elementary Spanish, and online language instruction during his tenure as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at UC Davis.

Sabine Schmölzer-EibingerView profile

Professor

• German as a Second Language
• Multilingualism in Education
• Literacy and Writing Didactics
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Prof. Dr. Sabine Schmölzer-Eibinger is a full professor of German as a Second Language and Language Didactics at the University of Graz, leading the Centre for German as a Second Language & Language Education. She also heads the Habilitation Forum for German Didactics and chairs the University Program in German as a Foreign/Second Language. Her research focuses on multilingualism in education, literacy development, and academic writing, particularly in linguistically diverse classrooms. She has led numerous international research projects funded by bodies like the FWF and EU Erasmus+. Education: PhD in Linguistics (1997), Habilitation in Language Teaching Research (2007), both from University of Graz. Visiting professorships at universities in Mexico, Berlin, Cuba, and the US. Recipient of the Charlotte Bühler Habilitation Fellowship (2004–2005). Research interests include language policy, argumentative writing, and the role of language in subject-specific teaching. She has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles and monographs, and developed curricula like the 'NaWiKon' project for scientific writing. Key membership roles: Scientific Advisory Board of the Mercator Institute, Symposium Deutschdidaktik, and German Society for Foreign Language Research. Teaching areas span multilingualism, literacy, and academic writing, with courses offered at the University of Graz and partner institutions globally.

Michael SlagerView profile

Lecturer

• Postcolonial Theory
• Orientalism
• Ideology and National Identity
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Michael Slager is a Lecturer in the Department of English at Loyola University Chicago. He holds a PhD, MA, and BA from the University of Illinois at Chicago, with expertise in Russian/Central European literature, second language acquisition, translation studies, and linguistics. His research focuses on postcolonial theory, orientalism, and ideology's role in national identity formation. Education: BA in English, University of Illinois at Chicago MA in English, University of Illinois at Chicago PhD in English, University of Illinois at Chicago Teaching responsibilities include courses in the English Language Learning Program (ELLP), such as Developmental Writing (English 100), UCWR 110, and Listening/Speaking across proficiency levels. He supports international students at Loyola’s Writing Center and actively engages in social justice writing. Current projects include translating Ivan Krylov’s Kaib, An Oriental Tale . Notable achievement: Recipient of the Fulbright-Hays Fellowship (2009). His scholarly work bridges literary analysis with sociopolitical contexts, exemplified by his 2012 article on Derzhavin’s orientalist verse.