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Brief Introduction： A data science and business analytics professional holds an MBA with a 3.9 GPA from the University of Louisville. He currently serves as a Lecturer in Business Analytics at the same university and works as a Senior Business Intelligence Engineer at Humana Inc., where he leads financial forecasting and data initiatives for a multi-billion dollar business. His expertise spans financial modeling, Power BI, Python, and machine learning.

Brief Introduction： An Associate Professor in Pakistan with a PhD and Post-Doc from AACSB-accredited Malaysian universities. He has over 10 years of international teaching experience (Malaysia, Saudi Arabia) and currently holds the administrative positions of Department Chairman and Chief Librarian. His research focuses on digital marketing and consumer behavior, with numerous publications in ABDC/Scopus-indexed journals.

Brief Introduction： Female academic of Pakistani origin holds a PhD in Business from Taylor’s University, Malaysia, and is currently a Lecturer in Business at Teesside University. With extensive teaching, research, and administrative experience across Malaysia and Pakistan, she specializes in women entrepreneurship, ageing care, and sustainable development. She has numerous Scopus/ABDC-indexed publications, serves as a reviewer for several international journals, and mentors early-career researchers. She is also an active contributor to UN SDG-related initiatives and Commonwealth programs.

Brief Introduction： A Lecturer in Language Education/TESOL with a practical background in teaching English as a Foreign Language in Italy and English for Academic Purposes at several UK universities. Their research focuses on second language acquisition, utilizing usage-based and generative linguistic frameworks alongside corpus-based methods to analyze learner language development. They hold a PhD in English Language and Linguistics and are actively involved in teaching MA-level courses, including modules delivered in collaboration with a university in China. Their work aims to bridge theoretical linguistics with language teaching pedagogy.

Brief Introduction： 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.

Brief Introduction： A Senior Lecturer with extensive international teaching experience in countries including Malaysia, Nigeria, and Algeria. Their research focuses on second language academic skills, particularly writing and listening, with a strong interest in IELTS/TOEFL testing, corpus linguistics, and the application of Large Language Models (LLMs) in writing pedagogy. They have led funded research projects investigating language teaching methodologies in cross-cultural contexts, such as comparing IELTS preparation courses in the UK and India. Their work bridges theoretical applied linguistics with practical language teaching and assessment.

Brief Introduction： A Professor of TESOL with an international career spanning universities in the UK, Hong Kong, and Sweden. Their research expertise lies in English-Medium Instruction (EMI), English for Academic Purposes (EAP), academic writing, and source use. A significant contributor to the field, they are the founding Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of English-Medium Instruction. Their work also extends to investigating predatory research outlets. They possess extensive experience in teaching at the MA level and supervising postgraduate researchers.

Brief Introduction： A distinguished Professor of Deaf Education with over 25 years of experience. A leading figure in the field, they specialize in deaf children's multilingual language development, inclusive and bilingual pedagogies, and teacher training. They have a strong record of securing and leading major international research grants (e.g., British Academy, EU Horizon 2020) and have pioneered the UK's first inclusive, distance-learning MA program for Teachers of the Deaf. Their work focuses on developing context-sensitive approaches to support early childhood education for deaf children globally.

Brief Introduction： A Professor of Early Years Education with nearly 20 years of experience in educational research. Their expertise lies in evaluating large-scale interventions, particularly randomized controlled trials, to close the attainment gap for disadvantaged children. Their work focuses on early years education, professional development, parental engagement, and literacy. They currently lead several major research trials funded by the Education Endowment Foundation and hold a leadership role as a Research Centre Lead. Their career includes senior research positions at other prominent UK universities.

Brief Introduction： An Associate Professor and an experienced practitioner with over 23 years in education. Their expertise centers on Special Educational Needs, particularly literacy difficulties like dyslexia, and the impact of poverty on learning. They recently completed a PhD focusing on reading motivation and student wellbeing during the primary-to-secondary school transition, utilizing participatory research methods. Their work aims to bridge the gap between academic research and classroom practice to create inclusive educational environments. They also work directly as a Specialist Teacher supporting schools.

Brief Introduction： A Research Fellow specializing in the evaluation of large-scale educational interventions, particularly Randomized Controlled Trials. Their expertise lies in early years development, focusing on language, literacy, math, and the impact of socioeconomic status. They have a strong track record in place-based research aimed at closing the educational attainment gap. Currently serving as a Principal Investigator on several major trials funded by the Education Endowment Foundation, they have extensive experience managing research projects from early childhood to post-16 education.

Brief Introduction： A Lecturer in Inclusion, Childhood and Youth with extensive experience in sociology and research. Their expertise centers on the Sociology of Everyday Care Experience, exploring themes of identity, participation, and policy. They have a strong background in leading academic programs and supervising postgraduate researchers. Their work is informed by a commitment to ethics and creating inclusive, caring environments within higher education. They also engage with public discourse through podcasts and campaign board memberships.