Board of Directors

Professor Dr. Andrew Lian brings a distinguished international career spanning several continents and decades of pioneering work in technology-enhanced language learning. Currently a Professor of Foreign Language Studies at the School of Foreign Languages at Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand, Dr. Lian is also a Professor Emeritus at the University of Canberra, Australia, and serves as the President of the AsiaCALL International Conference.

Since the late 1970s, Dr. Lian has been at the forefront of integrating modern technology into language education. His groundbreaking contributions include developing innovative, multimedia-rich methodologies and establishing self-organizing, learner-centered environments. More about his work can be found at andrewlian.com.

Dr. Ania Lian, a Senior Lecturer (equivalent to Associate Professor) in Education (Teaching and Learning) at Charles Darwin University, Australia, is renowned for her commitment to advancing technology in second language learning and education. As the Vice-President for Research & Innovation and Chief Editor of the AsiaCALL Online Journal, she has long been a catalyst for change, promoting inclusive and learner-centered pedagogies.

Her extensive experience includes work with the National Policy Office of the Council on the Ageing in Canberra and community sustainability projects, underscoring her multifaceted approach to educational innovation.

Associate Professor Dr. Sandro R. Barros, from the Curriculum, Instruction, and Teacher Education program at Michigan State University, USA, offers a rich background in the Humanities and Social Sciences. His research explores multilingual development, cultural dynamics, and language politics in K-16 education and beyond.

Dr. Barros is also a published author, with works such as Paulo Freire and Multilingual Education and The Dissidence of Reinaldo Arenas contributing valuable insights into the interplay between language, culture, and society.