Aud Solbjørg Skulstad is a Professor at the Department of Foreign Languages , University of Bergen, Norway. Her work focuses on English as an Additional Language (EAL) education , multimodal learning , and genre awareness , with a strong emphasis on corporate communication and critical literacy . She is affiliated with the research group POTENT – Post-Truth English Teaching . Key Research Themes : EAL pedagogy, multimodal task design, genre analysis, corporate environmental reporting, interdiscursivity. Recent Trends : Integration of VR technology and large language models in EAL education. Academic Output : Over 25 years, her publications span corporate communication, EAL curriculum development, and digital learning tools.
Wang Zigan is a Tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Finance at Tsinghua University's School of Economics and Management, with additional appointments at the Shenzhen Institute of Economics and Management and the Institute of Innovation Management at Tsinghua University Shenzhen International Graduate School. His research spans international finance, corporate finance, and environmental economics, with a focus on empirical analysis of financial markets and corporate behavior. Education PhD in Economics, Columbia University (2009-2015) Master of Philosophy in Economics, Columbia University (2009-2012) Master of Arts in Economics, Columbia University (2009-2011) Bachelor of Economics, Tsinghua University (2005-2009) Research Focus Professor Wang's research examines critical intersections between financial markets and real economic activity. His primary expertise lies in foreign exchange dynamics, corporate investment behavior under regulatory constraints, and banking network structures. He employs advanced computational methodologies including machine learning and network analysis to address complex questions in international finance and corporate governance, with particular attention to how institutional contexts shape market outcomes. Publication Trends His recent scholarly output demonstrates a sophisticated integration of traditional finance theory with cutting-edge data science techniques. Wang's work increasingly examines how digital transformation impacts financial markets, with growing emphasis on financial technology security and high-dimensional econometric methods. His publications in premier journals including Journal of International Economics and Journal of Financial Economics reveal consistent methodological innovation while addressing fundamental questions about market efficiency and corporate decision-making. Professional Experience Assistant Professor, School of Business, The University of Hong Kong (2015-2023) Visiting Professor, State University of New York (2014) Teaching Responsibilities At Tsinghua University, Professor Wang teaches graduate-level courses including Seminars on Advanced Topics in Finance, Research on Frontier Issues in Finance, and Cryptography and Network Security. His curriculum emphasizes both theoretical foundations and practical applications of computational methods in modern finance, preparing students for careers at the intersection of finance and technology.
Professor Thomas Roche is the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic Quality) and Dean of SCU College at Southern Cross University, Australia. He leads strategic education quality initiatives, including the Southern Cross Model—an immersive block learning approach—and oversees academic integrity and scholarship of teaching frameworks. As Dean, he manages enabling, diploma, and ELICOS pathways for diverse student groups, including international, low-SES, and regional/remote learners. Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic Quality), Southern Cross University Dean, SCU College Expert in HE quality assurance, curriculum design, and inclusive education Former roles at Sohar University (Oman), University of Queensland, and Dresden University of Technology His research centers on Higher Education Teaching and Learning, with emphasis on curriculum innovation, immersive models, and academic literacies. He is deeply engaged in applied linguistics, particularly English for Academic Purposes (EAP), L2 development, and digital literacy in academic contexts. His work also extends to Middle Eastern cultural studies, focusing on sociolinguistic aspects of dress in Oman. The available publication highlights a transformative enabling program that significantly improves student success, retention, and academic confidence through critical pedagogy. This reflects a broader trend in his scholarship: improving access and outcomes in higher education for underrepresented populations. Member, Australian Government’s TEQSA Register of Experts UECA National Committee Member HERD College of Reviewers Member Inaugural Editorial Board, Student Success Journal Professor Roche has extensive experience in advising, external curriculum reviews, and quality assessments for universities in Australia and abroad. He has led national benchmarking projects such as the ERESIS initiative and continues to shape policy and practice in higher education quality. His leadership in grants and educational innovation is evident in institutional transformations like the Southern Cross Model. He leads the SCU College, which serves as a critical pathway unit for students from diverse and equity backgrounds. His work ensures these students receive robust academic preparation and holistic support to succeed in higher education.
Luciana Fellin is a Professor of the Practice of Romance Studies and Linguistics at Duke University, affiliated with the Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. She holds additional roles as Director of the Italian Language Program and Associate Director of the Linguistics Program. Fellin earned a Ph.D. in Sociolinguistics from the University of Arizona (2001) and a Laurea in Literature from the University of Bologna (1990). Her research focuses on language socialization, Italian L2 pedagogy, and the intersection of language, identity, and migration. She has taught at the Universities of Trento, Bologna, and San Diego State. Her work emphasizes experiential learning methodologies and community-engaged scholarship. Key research areas include language ideologies in Italian American communities, dialect revival in Alpine Italy, and the role of food culture in linguistic identity. Fellin has secured grants totaling over $500,000 for projects like 'Subnature and Culinary Culture' (Mellon Foundation, 2014) and 'Community Partnerships for Racial Justice' (Duke Provost, 2022). Teaching highlights include courses on sociolinguistics, global Italian studies, and language pedagogy. She frequently publishes in journals such as Intralinea and Forum Italicum , and serves as editorial board member for the Quaderni del Centro di Studi Linguistico-Culturale . Recent recognitions include a 2024 feature in Duke Today for her innovative language teaching approaches.
Dr. Ratree Wayland is a Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Florida, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on cross-language speech perception/production, lexical tone processing, Southeast Asian languages, speech biomarkers, and natural language processing. She teaches courses such as LIN 3201 (Sounds of Human Language), LIN 4205 (Fundamental Phonetics), and LIN 6208 (Phonetics for Linguists). Dr. Wayland is the author of the textbook Phonetics: A Practical Introduction (Cambridge University Press, 2019), which provides comprehensive coverage of articulatory, acoustic, and perceptual aspects of speech. Her work integrates empirical methods with computational tools to explore speech production, perception, and their applications in clinical and linguistic research. Her research interests include sociophonetic variation, tone sandhi phenomena in languages such as Lahu Nyi and Mandarin, and the use of speech as biomarkers for neurological disorders like Parkinson's disease. She employs advanced methodologies including electromagnetic articulography and neural network analysis to quantify phonetic features. Dr. Wayland's contributions span theoretical linguistics, applied phonetics, and interdisciplinary studies linking speech to biomedical applications. Notable projects include studying perceptual asymmetries in lexical tone perception among tonal and non-tonal language speakers, analyzing lenition in L2 Spanish and Parkinson's patients, and developing pseudo-palate technologies for speech analysis. Her publications frequently address cross-linguistic speech patterns, acoustic correlates of speech disorders, and the role of musical training in tone perception.
Seth Goss is an Associate Professor of Japanese at Emory University , where he has been affiliated since 2015. He serves as Director of the East Asian Studies Program and Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) for the same program. As a member of the REALC faculty, he teaches courses on Japanese language and linguistics.
Dr. Manuela Pinto is an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University's Department of Languages, Literature and Communication, with affiliations to the Institute for Language Sciences and the Dynamics of Youth (DoY) research theme. Her work bridges formal linguistics (Generative Grammar) with applied language education, focusing on second language acquisition, psycholinguistics, and intercultural communication. PhD in Linguistics (Utrecht, 1997) - Thesis: Licensing and Interpretation of Inverted Subjects in Italian MA in General Linguistics (Utrecht, 1991) MA in German Language/Literature (Italy, 1986) Research spans child language development, bilingualism, and societal applications through projects like: Coloring Book - Digital method for assessing language comprehension in children KleurenSchat - Dutch vocabulary assessment tool Nederlands voor Alle Kinderen (NvAK) - Language tracking for newcomer children Community Engaged Learning projects with migrants' organizations Recent publications focus on: Syntactic theory and microcontact phenomena Ecological validity in language testing Aspectual properties in L2 acquisition Intercultural pragmatics in advertising She has received research grants for: Heritage Storytelling projects Bidirectional Storytelling initiatives Additional contributions include: Coordinating typological databases Organizing international conferences (Going Romance, ISB symposia) Founding Growingupbilingual.org information service
Amin Zaini is a Lecturer at Deakin University , School of Education , where he also obtained his PhD. His work focuses on Education , Social Justice , and the Analysis of Power Relations in societal contexts. Expertise in Remote Learning during pandemics Research on EAL (English as an Additional Language) learners Areas include critical literacy, cultural challenges, and educational equity His publications highlight trends in migrant/refugee family education , critical reading practices , and technology's role in language learning . Collaborative work with researchers like Dr. Tebeje Molla and Dr. Ruth Arber addresses systemic educational barriers. Awarded an internal grant at Deakin University for studies on migrant/refugee families, his research emphasizes improving equitable access to online education and addressing language/technological disparities during emergencies.
Magdaléna Rysová is a researcher at the Institute of Formal and Applied Linguistics, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University in Prague. Her work focuses on discourse relations, discourse connectives, dependency syntax, and corpus linguistics, with additional contributions to second language acquisition and sentence information structure. Institute of Formal and Applied Linguistics, Charles University in Prague Research Interests: Her research explores how discourse connectives function in Czech, alternative lexicalizations for expressing discourse relations, and the annotation of textual phenomena in treebanks. She has developed computational tools for evaluating text coherence and contributed to multilingual discourse analysis frameworks. Projects: Notable projects include Automatic Evaluation of Text Coherence in Czech (NAKI II), TextLink: Structuring Discourse in Multilingual Europe (COST Action IS1312), and CorefDisk: Coreference and Discourse Relations (GA ČR). These span 2010–2019 and involve collaborations with institutions across Europe. Discourse Annotation: She has played a key role in annotating discourse relations in the Prague Dependency Treebank, including the Prague Discourse Treebank 2.0 (2016), which provides standardized corpora for language technology applications. Labs & Teams: She collaborates extensively with the Prague Czech-English Dependency Treebank team and contributes to international COST Action initiatives. Her work integrates functional generative description with computational linguistics and corpus annotation.
Dr. Andreea Cervatiuc is Associate Professor of Teaching in the Department of Language & Literacy Education , Faculty of Education, University of British Columbia . She also serves as Program Coordinator and lead developer of the fully-online Master of Education in TESL, and coordinates multi-section courses in UBC’s Bachelor of Education program. Education: While specific degrees are not detailed, her 2009 PhD credential is noted in university directories and she completed post-doctoral fellowships prior to her current appointment. Research Interests: Her scholarship lies at the intersection of language education, technology, and social justice . Major strands include: Design and evaluation of asynchronous, synchronous, and blended online TESOL curricula; Critical and digital literacies within multilingual classrooms; Language assessment theory and practice, with emphasis on fair and culturally responsive measures; Vocabulary acquisition processes among adult immigrants learning English in Canada; Teacher education and professional development for online and multilingual contexts. Publications Overview: Across the past fifteen years her work has moved from foundational studies on vocabulary acquisition and learner identity toward large-scale curriculum analysis, online pedagogy, and multilingual paradigms . Encyclopaedia chapters in Wiley’s TESOL Encyclopedia of Language Teaching consolidate her thought leadership in asynchronous TESOL education and the multilingual turn, while recent ARA Journal articles advance evidence-based practices for advanced reading and oral skills development. Scientific Awards & Honours: 2013 TESOL Award for Distinguished Research – TESOL International Association’s premier global accolade. 2013 Faculty of Education Teaching Excellence Award – University of Calgary. 2009 International Award for Outstanding TESOL Article – International English Education Research Association. Teaching & Program Leadership: She oversees the Online MEd in TESL —a primarily asynchronous, cutting-edge program serving educators worldwide—and teaches within UBC’s BEd. Previously at the University of Calgary she held appointments as Research Associate and Post-doctoral Fellow, developing and delivering graduate and undergraduate courses both online and on-campus. Labs & Teams: No dedicated laboratory is mentioned; her work is situated within curriculum design teams and cross-departmental collaborations that support online language teacher education.
Baraa Khuder is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Language and Communication , Chalmers University of Technology. His research focuses on feedback-seeking behavior, collaborative writing regulation, and academic literacies for multilingual scholars, particularly in the context of AI-assisted writing and higher education pedagogy. Research Themes : Self-regulated learning, AI literacy, exile academic identity Departments : Language and Communication, Higher Education His recent publications (2025-2024) explore: Feedback-seeking as a pedagogical tool Social regulation dynamics in collaborative thesis writing Critical AI literacy frameworks for doctoral students Supporting multilingual exiled scholars in academic publishing Key methodological approaches include text history analysis, ethnography, and case studies. Collaborative projects with Raffaella Negretti and Wanyu Ou examine writing regulation in STEM education.
Dr. Abdelaadim Bidaoui is an Associate Professor of Arabic and French in the Department of Modern Languages and Classics at Ball State University’s College of Sciences and Humanities. He earned his Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Research Focus: Sociolinguistics, Pragmatics, Second Language Acquisition Teaching Philosophy: Student-centered, communicative approach emphasizing language use and interaction Additional Role: Honors College course developer focusing on Arabic language, culture, and identity Dr. Bidaoui’s research explores discourse markers in Arabic dialects, motivation in second language acquisition, and sociocultural factors in language use. His publications span journals like The International Journal of Arabic Linguistics and edited handbooks such as The Routledge Handbook of Arabic and Identity . Recent projects analyze causality and elaboration markers across Maghrebi and Egyptian Arabic dialects, sociocultural influences on Arabic language perception, and the interplay of innate psychological needs with language learning outcomes. His work bridges theoretical linguistics and pedagogical applications. Dr. Bidaoui’s Honors College course emphasizes cross-cultural awareness by comparing Western and Arab cultural practices. He integrates communicative teaching methods with discovery-based scholarship and service-oriented mentorship.
Anna Bergström is a Senior Lecturer at Stockholm University's Department of Teaching and Learning , specializing in language education and multilingualism research. She leads the Multilingualism and Third Language Acquisition research group, focusing on how learners' linguistic backgrounds influence acquisition of additional languages. Research Focus: Comparative studies between second and third language acquisition Impact of mother tongue and existing L2 knowledge on learning Italian (L3) Development of flipped pedagogy in online teacher education Publication Trends: Her recent works analyze grammatical aspect acquisition in Italian and pandemic-driven innovations in digital language teaching. Both studies emphasize collaborative learning and cross-linguistic transfer effects.
Patrick Rebuschat is a Professor of Linguistics and Cognitive Science at Lancaster University, serving as Director of Internationalization in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. He holds additional roles as Distinguished International Professor at the University of Tübingen and Director of the Heritage Language 2 Consortium (HL2C). He co-directs the Lancaster Language Learning Lab (4L) and coordinates the NOVA Lancaster partnership. His research focuses on the cognitive mechanisms underlying language learning, emphasizing implicit learning, statistical learning, heritage language bilingualism, and second language acquisition. He received his PhD from the University of Cambridge and BA from the University of Lisbon, with prior teaching stints at institutions like Harvard and Georgetown University. Research interests include studying how the mind and brain process novel languages, particularly through implicit and statistical learning paradigms. Key topics include individual differences in learning, explicit knowledge’s impact on implicit learning, and the role of frequency in acquisition. His work bridges experimental psychology, computational modeling, and applied linguistics. Recent publications highlight advancements in understanding cross-situational learning, heritage language dynamics, and statistical learning across ages. His collaborative projects, such as HL2C and NOVA Lancaster, aim to advance multilingualism research and education. Supervision focuses on six core questions addressing learning mechanisms, measurement, and neural representation of language knowledge. Rebuschat’s affiliations include leadership roles in research groups like SLLAT and participation in global initiatives like the Camões Institute Chair for Multilingualism. His outreach efforts, such as Native Explorers, promote science and multilingualism among diverse communities.
Nan Xu Rattanasone is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Linguistics at Macquarie University, Australia. She holds additional roles as Director of Research Training, Deputy Director of the Child Language Lab, and member of the Hearing Research Centre. Her research focuses on language and literacy development in young bilingual children and those with hearing loss, addressing implications for school readiness and atypical language development. She teaches courses in language acquisition and supervises PhD students in bilingualism, hearing loss, and related areas. Research Interests: Emergent Language and Literacy Skills Bilingualism (particularly Mandarin-English contexts) Hearing Loss and Cochlear Implants Prosody and Phonological Processing Inflectional Morphology in Child Language Grants and Collaborations: Her work has been funded by the NSW Department of Education, Australian Research Council (ARC), National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), and philanthropic organizations. She has led projects on bilingual education and participated in initiatives like the HEARing CRC and ARC Centre of Excellence in Cognition and its Disorders. Labs & Teams: Active in the Child Language Lab and Hearing Research Centre at Macquarie University, contributing to interdisciplinary studies on language development.
