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Neda Fatehi Rad, PhD, is an Associate Professor of TEFL at the Islamic Azad University, Kerman Branch, in Iran. She is deeply involved in graduate education, with her expertise spanning language testing, research methodology, and language teaching. Her main academic interests include teacher education, cooperative learning, and language assessment. Throughout her career, she has published 107 papers in both international and national journals, along with 12 books on subjects such as translation, language learning, research, and teaching.
Ferdi Celik, PhD, is a scholar and educator in the field of English language teaching with a PhD from Ondokuz Mayis University, Turkiye. His research focuses on integrating emerging technologies, such as the metaverse and artificial intelligence, into language learning. As an executive researcher with the Learning and Teaching Innovations Research and Development Group, he has contributed to international conference organization. He also serves as a guest editor for prestigious journals, including the British Educational Research Journal (SSCI, Q1) and Smart Learning Environments (ESCI, Q1).
Shaghayegh Shirzad holds a PhD in Teaching English as a Foreign Language and has over a decade of experience in language education and teacher development. She currently works as a teacher-training consultant with several well-established English language institutes in Dubai, UAE, where she designs and delivers professional development programs. She has presented her work at numerous national and international conferences and has actively participated in a wide range of academic seminars, research training sessions, and workshops focused on second language acquisition, applied linguistics, and intercultural communication. Her scholarly interests include language learning strategies, critical thinking in language education, and critical pedagogy, with an emphasis on learner autonomy and transformative teaching practices. She has also contributed to academic journals and collaborative research projects and continues to explore innovative approaches to language teaching that integrate theory with classroom practice.
Hamed Barjesteh, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Education and Applied Linguistics at Islamic Azad University, Ayatollah Amoli Branch, and has been a teacher educator for two decades. He has authored numerous books and articles on English language teaching and has shared his expertise at national and international conferences. Barjesteh has actively engaged in training and mentoring teachers and has supervised numerous MA theses and PhD dissertations. He has held several significant positions, including founder of the Language and Culture program, head of the English Department, dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, and rector of a higher education university. Additionally, he has made numerous editorial contributions by serving as a review editor for multiple journals and as an editorial board member for others. His research focuses on critical language pedagogy, thinking skills in language learning, critical language testing, dynamic assessment, and positive psychology.
Associate Professor Volkan Duran is a distinguished scholar and academic leader based in Igdir, Turkiye. He holds dual PhDs—one in curriculum and instruction and another in mathematics—and his interdisciplinary work spans curriculum innovation, educational policy, and the integration of artificial intelligence with quantitative methods in curriculum development. With an extensive record of peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and successful curriculum design initiatives, he has significantly contributed to modern educational practices. Currently serving in key administrative roles at Igdir University, Professor Duran continues to advance research and teaching in the field, inspiring future generations in both theoretical and practical dimensions of education.
