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Dr. Julian Chen is an Associate Professor in the School of Education at Curtin University, affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities and the Office of the Provost. Their work focuses on applied linguistics, inclusive education, and innovative pedagogical approaches leveraging technology such as virtual reality, game-based learning, and queer curriculum design. Chen coordinates the Asian Languages Course and teaches in graduate programs like the Master of TESOL and Applied Linguistics. Key achievements include winning multiple teaching awards (e.g., 2023 Curtin Excellence and Innovation in Teaching Awards) and editing influential volumes like Emergency Remote Teaching and Beyond. Research emphasizes social justice in education, LGBTQI+ inclusion, and critical pedagogy. Grants include funding for projects on queer pedagogy, multilingual community engagement, and generative AI in supervision.
Education: Ph.D. in Second Language Education (University of Maryland, 2012), M.Ed. (University of Washington, 2007), B.Ed. (University of British Columbia, 2002).
Research Interests: Queering pedagogy, technology-enhanced language learning, blended learning, narrative research, and critical multilingual awareness.
Publications: Over 80 peer-reviewed articles and books in journals like Modern Language Journal and TESOL Quarterly, focusing on TESOL, virtual environments, and inclusive education.
Awards: Senior Fellow of HEA (2021), DVCA Hero’s Award (2019), and multiple grant recognitions for innovative projects.
Grants: HASS Grant (2024), ACTA Research Grant (2024), and SLATE/RISP (2018/2020) for LGBTQI+ inclusive curricula and multilingual community projects.
