Nobu Akagi

Nobu Akagi is an Associate Lecturer at The University of Sydney, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. He holds a PhD in Cognitive Science from Macquarie University, specializing in language acquisition. His research focuses on Japanese linguistics, technology-enhanced language education, and positive psychology's role in language learning. Prior roles include Japanese language teaching at UNSW and Macquarie University.

Education:

• PhD in Cognitive Science (Macquarie University)
• MA (Macquarie University)
• MAPPCC (East London University)
• Graduate Diploma in Learning and Teaching (Griffith University)
• BCogSci (University of Western Australia)

Research Interests:

Dr. Akagi’s work bridges formal linguistics and pedagogy. He investigates syntactic-semantic interfaces in Japanese, first/second language acquisition mechanisms, and innovative uses of technology in language classrooms. Recent projects explore how optimism influences language learning outcomes and the ethical implications of machine translation in language education.

Recent Research Trends:

His conference presentations highlight a dual focus on technology integration (machine translation’s impact on learners) and foundational linguistic inquiry (child language acquisition patterns). Work on Yakuwari-go in film translation showcases his interest in applied linguistics.

Grants & Awards: No scientific awards listed.

Teaching & Supervision: Teaches Japanese language courses at all levels. Supervises research in technology-enhanced language teaching, positive psychology applications, and syntactic-semantic interfaces.

Labs/Teams: No dedicated lab mentioned, but collaborates with education technology initiatives within the Faculty.