Eoin Jordan

Eoin Jordan serves as Research Professor and Director of the International Education & Lifelong Learning Institute (IELLI) at the Centre for International, Language and Teacher Education Research, University of St Andrews, UK. His work focuses on enhancing educational practice through technological innovation and linguistic understanding, with leadership roles in program development and practitioner mentorship.

His educational credentials include a Doctor of Education in Higher Education from the University of Liverpool (2021), HEA Senior Fellowship (2018), Certificate in Professional Studies in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (Distinction) from the University of Liverpool (2011), MA in Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching (Distinction) from the University of Nottingham (2010), CELTA from the Royal Society of Arts (2004), and BSc in Economics from the University of Nottingham (2000).

Professor Jordan's research spans technology-enhanced learning, online peer assessment, World Englishes, English for academic purposes, pronunciation, vocabulary acquisition, assessment design, and intercultural communication. His work consistently bridges theoretical research with practical educational applications, particularly through digital tool development for language learners.

His recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a concentrated focus on intercultural competence development through digital resources, language curriculum innovation, and evidence-based support systems for international student transitions. A dominant trend involves leveraging technology to address linguistic and cultural barriers in global higher education contexts.

His scientific recognition includes:

• HEA Senior Fellow (2018)

Professor Jordan actively supervises doctoral and master's students on DProf TESOL and MSc International Education programmes, with seven dissertations publicly available on topics ranging from technology-mediated vocabulary learning to lecturer English proficiency in EMI universities. He developed the Reading and Writing Tools platform (www.readingandwritingtools.com) for academic English support and serves as External Examiner for University of Dundee and University of Birmingham programs, while contributing to LanguageCert Academic panels.

As Director of IELLI, he leads strategic initiatives including the development of web-based intercultural competence resources and student transition tools, collaborating with international institutions to enhance educational quality and equity in global learning environments.