Currently, as a Research Fellow at Queen's University Belfast, I am dedicated to the project Developing Combined Text & Graphic Alcohol Warnings: a North-South Initiative. This initiative is funded by the North-South Research Programme and administered by the Higher Education Authority (HEA) for the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research Innovation and Science (DFHERIS). In my previous role, I held a Research Fellow position within the ARK, SSESW and the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Queen's University Belfast. During my time in these roles, I had the privilege of being part of dedicated research teams, working collaboratively on various impactful projects.

These included: 

• The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) project Toddlers, Tech and Talk 
• Integrated Education Fund project Research Methods for Assessing Demand for Integrated Education in Northern Ireland
• British Academy project Languages Provision in Further Education
• British Council project Language Trends Wales 2022:Language Teaching in Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Post-16 Colleges in Wales
• Northern Ireland Health and Social Care Trust Cancer Caring Coping
• ARK surveys. They include: the Northern Ireland Life and Times (NILT) Survey (NILT), the Young Life and Times (YLT) Survey, and the Kids' Life and Times (KLT) Survey.

I'm a multilingual speaker, and my academic background centers around language learning and teaching. I have developed a solid foundation in various aspects of this field, including heritage language learning. This particular area of study holds a special place in my interests.

I find immense fascination in delving into the intricate relationship between language, motivation, and identity. It is captivating to witness the journey of bilingual and multilingual learners as they navigate the vast realm of languages and simultaneously discover their subjective identities.

Heritage language learning, in particular, has captured my attention. I am deeply intrigued by the process through which individuals reconnect with their cultural and linguistic roots, embracing their heritage languages and preserving their cultural identity.

I'm also captivated by the impact of digital communication and literacy on language learning and teaching. As technology advances, it becomes increasingly vital to understand how digital tools can enhance language acquisition and facilitate effective communication in our interconnected world

With my academic background and a genuine passion for language learning, teaching, and heritage languages, I am driven to contribute meaningfully to this field. I am eager to explore new insights and approaches that can empower individuals to fully embrace and develop their linguistic and cultural heritage.

My key areas of interest include

• Bilingual/Multilingual Learning and Teaching
• Heritage Languages Learning and Teaching 
• English as a Second Language
• Chinese as a Second Language
• Teaching English for Academic Purposes (TEAP)
• Intercultural Communication
• Language, Motivation and Identity
• Cultural Capital and Linguistic Capital
• Digital Communication and Literacy

• I am a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
• Certificate of Qualification to Teach Mandarin Chinese as a Second/Foreign Language from the Taiwan Ministry of Education
• Certificate of Qualification to Teach Heritage Languages from the Taiwan Hakka Affairs Council

Associate of ARK (2022-2023)

Committee Member of SSESW Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI) 

Member of the British Educational Research Association (BERA)

Member of  Association for Learning Technology (ALT)

Member of Centre For Language Education Research

Member of iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network)