معرفی
Ali Fuad Selvi is an Assistant Professor of TESOL and Applied Linguistics at the University of Alabama's Department of English. He holds a PhD from the University of Maryland and an MA from Middle East Technical University. His research focuses on critical applied linguistics, Global Englishes, and equity in TESOL, with emphasis on English-medium instruction (EMI) and platformized ELT ecosystems. He has authored/co-authored multiple books including The Routledge Handbook of Teaching English as an International Language and serves on editorial boards for journals like TESOL Quarterly. Recognized as one of TESOL International Association’s 30 Up and Coming Leaders, his work bridges theory and practice in multilingual leadership and critical teacher education. His research spans sociolinguistic analyses of language policies, global ELT professionalization, and digital pedagogy innovations.
Education
- PhD, Second Language Education and Culture, University of Maryland (2012)
- MA, English Language Teaching, Middle East Technical University (2007)
Research Interests
- Critical analyses of Global Englishes
- Equity and professionalism in TESOL
- English-medium instruction challenges
- Platformized ELT ecosystems
- Critical teacher education frameworks
Publications & Leadership
Recent work examines teacher identity in digital spaces, decolonial research practices, and multilingual leadership models. He co-edits major handbooks and Routledge series. Grants include collaborative projects on global Englishes curricula and digital ELT platforms. His current projects explore language testing materials' ideological biases and EMI implementation challenges in higher education.
Awards & Recognition
- TESOL International Association’s 30 Up and Coming Leaders (2024)
Labs/Teams
Active in global academic networks, leading editorial initiatives and serving on international conference committees. Collaborates with scholars across Europe, Asia, and North America on multilingual education projects.
