An Associate Professor in Language Education with a rich international career spanning decades as a teacher, teacher educator, and educational director across Africa, Central Europe, China, and the Middle East. Their research focuses on academic literacies, exploring how students develop these skills in various higher education contexts, including the UK and the Middle East. They have extensive experience in leading MA programs and their work is informed by practical experience in English language teaching and large-scale educational projects, particularly with the British Council and various ministries of education.