جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Computer-Mediated Communications
• Telecollaboration
• Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
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Dr. Mengdi Wang is a Lecturer and Research Assistant in Multilingualism at the School of Applied Language & Intercultural Studies (SALIS), Dublin City University. She teaches Chinese language and culture courses, including modules like Chinese Language and Culture 1 (Beginners) and Chinese Literature and Film . Her research focuses on Computer-Mediated Communications, Telecollaboration, and Technology-Enhanced Language Learning, particularly in the context of Chinese as a Foreign Language (CFL) education. She has contributed to peer-reviewed journals and conferences, including the XXIst International CALL Research Conference. Mengdi holds a First Class Honoured Graduate degree from University College Cork and has received notable awards such as the Outstanding Advisor in the 21st World Chinese Student Composition Competition. She is an active member of professional associations like the European Association of Computer Assisted Language Learning and the Ireland Association of Chinese Teaching, where she serves on the committee. Her work emphasizes intercultural communicative competences and technology-mediated task-based learning, particularly for adolescent learners. Recent research includes analyzing Zoom-based telecollaboration for Irish learners of Chinese and systematic reviews of CALL methodologies in CFL education.

• Educational Technology
• Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL)
• Game-Based Learning
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Dr. Monica Ward is a Teaching Professor at Dublin City University, currently serving as the Dean of Teaching and Learning within the Office of the Vice-President for Academic Affairs. Her work bridges technology and pedagogy, focusing on innovative educational tools. Office of the Vice-President for Academic Affairs Glasnevin Campus, Room D114 Monica's research interests revolve around Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) , educational technology , and game-based learning . She has contributed significantly to inclusive education, language revitalization (e.g., Irish and Nawat), and formative assessment in both language learning and introductory programming. Her projects often leverage Artificial Intelligence , Virtual Reality , and gamification to create engaging, accessible learning environments. Her recent publications highlight trends in adaptive learning technologies , socio-cultural immersion , and student-centered CALL design . Notable works include studies on educational robotics for dyslexic learners, AI-driven text analysis in game-based language learning, and the impact of interactive oral assessments. Monica has developed educational games like Cipher: Faoi Gheasa and Cipher VR , which integrate mythology and technology to enhance language reconnection. She also explores peer observation, collaborative modules, and green approaches in educational app development, reflecting her commitment to sustainable and culturally relevant teaching strategies.

Juan Manuel Real-Espinosaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Second Language Acquisition (SLA)
• Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL)
• Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL)
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Dr. Juan Manuel Real-Espinosa is a Lecturer in the Department of Marketing, Tourism & Sport at Atlantic Technological University, Sligo, and a Principal Investigator at the Centre for Research in Social Professions (CRiSP). His roles include academic leadership, research, and teaching in language education. Education: PhD in Languages, Cultures and Linguistics (University College Dublin, 2023) MA in Didactics of Spanish as a Foreign Language (University of La Rioja, 2008) BA in Hispanic Philology (University of Seville, 1999) Research Interests: Focuses on innovative language learning methodologies, including CALL/MALL technologies, materials development, and cognitive linguistics applications. Currently investigates language provision needs in Ireland's Western region. Awards/Grants: No specific awards/grants listed in the text. Advising & Labs: No explicit details on student advising or lab affiliations provided. Former roles include heading the Cervantes Institute in Porto Alegre (2008–2016) and teaching at institutions in Istanbul, Cairo, Dublin, and UCD.

• Formal Methods
• Functional Programming
• Unifying Theories of Programming (UTP)
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Dr. Andrew Butterfield is a faculty member at the School of Computer Science and Statistics, Trinity College Dublin. He serves as Head of the Foundations and Methods Group and actively contributes to Lero: the Irish Software Research Centre. His research focuses on Formal Methods and Functional Programming, particularly the Unifying Theories of Programming (UTP) paradigm, with applications in clinical pathways, medical device software, and spacecraft operating systems. Current research includes developing UTP theories for shared-variable concurrency, rely/guarantee reasoning, and separation logic in collaboration with Jim Woodcock. He also explores Process Modelling Language (PML) semantics with John Noll and Anila Mjeda. His contributions feature proof-assistance tools like UTP2 Theorem Prover, UTP Calculator, and ReasonEq implemented in Haskell. Andrew leads funded projects such as ESA's RTEMS-SMP (2019) and SFI's FMHIDA (2016-2020). Past projects encompass formal verification of separation kernels, Handel-C language semantics, and NAND flash memory models. He has taught courses in Formal Methods, Functional Programming, and Concurrency, while serving on editorial and program committees including Formal Aspects of Computing.

Colm Ó Ciardubháinمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Computer Aided Language Teaching
• Terminology and the Irish Language
• Irish Language Sports Terminology
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Colm Ó Ciardubháin is a Lecturer in Irish at Fiontar & Scoil na Gaeilge, Dublin City University. He holds a BA in Modern Irish and Economics (UCD), HDip in Applied Irish and Translation (GMIT), and MA in Irish Writing and Communication (UCD). His roles include Academic Programme Chair for BA Gnó agus Gaeilge and BA Iriseoireacht agus Gaeilge, and Teaching and Learning convener for Humanities/Social Sciences Faculty. Research focuses on Computer Aided Language Teaching, Irish terminology development (especially sports terminology), and language education technology. His work includes projects like the Irish Sports Terminology Dictionary and SpeakApps oral language platform. Key contributions span terminology standardization, language learning environments, and sociolinguistic aspects of minority language maintenance. Active in professional committees such as An Coiste Téarmaíochta's Sports Subcommittee.

• Second Language Acquisition
• Documentary Studies
• Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL)
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Dr. Maria Loftus is an Assistant Professor in French at the School of Applied Languages and Intercultural Studies, Dublin City University. She holds degrees from French and Irish universities, including a PhD in Sub-Saharan Documentary Cinema. Her research focuses on documentary cinema, CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning), student-created multimedia content, social empathy, and anti-racism. Education: B.A. in Irish and French; M.A./PhD in French Literature, Discourse and Representations, Applied Linguistics, and Sub-Saharan Documentary Cinema (French/Irish institutions). Research Interests : Protest and documentary cinema, visual representations of colonization, CALL innovations, student multimedia creation in SLA, telecollaboration, and anti-racism through creative outputs. She co-supervises PhDs on blended mobilities, language learning creativity, and modal verbs for second-language learners. Awards : Co-recipient of Research Ireland’s New Foundations funding (2023-2024) for projects on social empathy and antiracism. Active in funded initiatives like Ordinary Treasures: Objects from Home , fostering solidarity through material culture. Grants & Projects : Lead roles in projects like Students as Creators of Interactive Video Content (2020) and Ordinary Treasures (2024). Collaborates with Jawaharlal Nehru University on cross-cultural educational research. Labs/Teams : Co-leads the Ordinary Treasures initiative, exploring antiracism through youth culture. Engages in interdisciplinary teams addressing forced migration, volunteer-led education, and refugee integration networks.

Aparajita Dey-Plissonneauمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL)
• Second Language Acquisition
• Virtual Exchange
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Dr. Aparajita Dey-Plissonneau is an Assistant Professor in French and Applied Linguistics at Dublin City University (DCU), serving as Chairperson of the BA in Applied Language and Translation Studies program in the School of Applied Language & Intercultural Studies (SALIS). Her research focuses on computer-assisted language learning (CALL), virtual exchange, telecollaboration, and integrating intercultural understanding, digital literacies, and social justice into language education. She developed the L2L pedagogical tool with the Insight Centre for Data Analytics to enhance student reflection on language skills via videoconference metrics. Her work also involves collaboration with European institutions and TU Dublin to address challenges in telecollaborative learning ecosystems. With over 14 years of teaching experience in France and Ireland, she mentors educators transitioning to online language instruction and has coordinated a multilateral ERASMUS+ project involving seven countries. Her expertise includes second language acquisition through videoconferencing and fostering global citizenship through digital pedagogies. Awards: IRC National Scholarship for doctoral research. Projects: ERASMUS+ coordination, Insight Centre collaboration, telecollaborative pedagogical initiatives. Dr. Dey-Plissonneau’s research bridges technology, language education, and intercultural competence, emphasizing socially responsible global learning frameworks.

Rosane Minghimمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Analytics
• Algorithmics
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Dr. Rosane Minghim is a Lecturer at the School of Computer Science and Information Technology, University College Cork. Her research spans Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Algorithmics, Data Visualization, and Human-Centric Computing. Research interests include accessibility technologies for visually impaired learners, cancer bioinformatics using deep learning, soundscape analytics, and submodular optimization for efficient machine learning. Work emphasizes practical applications like mathematics education tools and government data interaction. Publications (2022-2025) cluster in accessibility innovation, bioinformatics models, LLM enhancement, and ecological data analysis. Dominant themes involve multimodal learning systems, high-dimensional data processing, and trust in autonomous systems.