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Xuan Minh Ngo is an Associate Lecturer in International Education and TESOL at the University of St Andrews, UK, affiliated with the Centre for International, Language and Teacher Education within the International Education & Lifelong Learning Institute. He holds a PhD in Applied Linguistics from the University of Queensland and is actively engaged in research and teaching related to language assessment, teacher education, and educational technology.
- PhD in Applied Linguistics, University of Queensland, Australia (2023)
- MA in Applied Linguistics (TESOL), University of Queensland, Australia (2014)
- BA in English Language Teacher Education, Vietnam National University, Hanoi (2009)
His research centers on the sociocultural development of teacher language assessment literacy, with strong emphasis on narrative inquiry, teacher cognition, emotions, identity, and agency. He investigates how teachers in Vietnam navigate policy, assessment reforms, and technological integration in their professional lives. His work bridges theory and practice, particularly through concept-based instruction and action research.
The analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on teacher development through qualitative, narrative, and sociocultural lenses. His research spans language assessment literacy, policy enactment, identity formation, and technology use, primarily in Vietnamese EFL contexts. There is a clear trajectory toward understanding the emotional and cognitive dimensions of teaching and assessment.
His scientific awards include:
- UQ Dean's Award for Outstanding HDR Theses (2024)
- Duolingo Doctoral Research Award (2021)
- Australian Development Scholarship (2012)
- Australian Leadership Award (2012)
- Dean’s Commendation for Research Excellence (2017)
Minh supervises eight DProf students and welcomes new postgraduate research inquiries in language teacher education, classroom assessment, language policy, and educational technology. He has served as a peer reviewer for journals such as Professional Development in Education and has been a member of the British Council’s peer review panel. His teaching includes courses on action research, educational technology, and academic skills development.
He is actively involved in academic networks and has presented at international conferences such as EuroCALL. He serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of AsiaTEFL and the St Andrews Journal of International and Language Education (SAJILE).
