Biography
I am an Assistant Professor in Intercultural Communications in the Department of Languages and Intercultural Studies at Heriot-Watt University. With a background in teaching English for Academic Purposes, my teaching now focuses on academic literacy, applied linguistics, and intercultural communication.
With a particular interest in sociocultural linguistics. My scholarship explores academic literacies, language and learning, assessment design, and intercultural communication, with an interest in supporting student success in higher education.
Alongside my role at Heriot-Watt University, I work as an Effective Learning Adviser at Queen Margaret University, where I support students in developing their academic literacy skills. I also have extensive experience in large scale English language assessment within the UK higher education sector.