Penelope Mosavian

Penelope Mosavian is an Assistant Professor/Director of Studies in the Department of Applied Linguistics at the University of Warwick. She holds dual roles overseeing Short Courses and previously served as Assistant Director of Studies for the Warwick Pre-sessional English Course. With 35 years of EFL/EAP/ESP teaching experience, her expertise spans teacher training, educational technology, and curriculum design. She has led initiatives in Iran, the Canary Islands, and across China through British Council collaborations.

Her research focuses on intercultural skills development, technology-enhanced learning, and teacher professional development in challenging contexts. Notable projects include Video in Language Teaching (2016-2018) and multiple China-based teacher training programs (2018-2023). She has published extensively on English language teaching challenges in rural China and innovative pedagogical methods.

• Awards: FHEA (2018), CMALT (2021)
• Leadership Roles: Headteacher of a British secondary school in the Canary Islands (15 years), British Embassy Education Officer in Iran
• Grants: £250k+ secured through British Council partnerships

Her work bridges theory and practice, with recent projects focusing on AI integration in education and professional learning communities for rural teachers in China. She currently leads Warwick's Active Learning Network and contributes to international curriculum development initiatives.