Conference Committee
Conference Committee
Meet the academic leaders, international representatives, and secretariats who help shape AsiaCALL as a global community for computer-assisted language learning and innovation in education.
President of AsiaCALL
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Vu Phi Ho
Vice Presidents
AsiaCALL’s executive leadership includes scholars with extensive expertise in CALL, language education, and innovation.
Prof. Dr. Jeremy White
Prof. Dr. Jeremy White is a professor in the College of Information Science and Engineering at Ritsumeikan University, Japan. He has taught English as a Foreign Language in Japan for over 20 years. He earned his PhD from Kyoto University, where his dissertation focused on Minecraft and task-based learning to support English language communication. He is the editor-in-chief of CALL-EJ and co-editor-in-chief of the International Journal of AI in Language Education.
Dr. Ania Lian
Dr. Ania Lian is a senior lecturer in Education at Charles Darwin University, Australia. Her work has focused on technology in second language learning and education more broadly, inclusive learning environments, and learner-centredness. She has also built collaborative academic networks across Australia and Asia. As Vice-President for Research & Innovation, she established the AsiaCALL Professional Learning Community and the AsiaCALL Ph.D. and Research Chat Page.
Country Representatives
AsiaCALL works with scholars across countries to strengthen collaboration, research, and professional exchange.
Dr. Lala Bumela Sudimantara
Dr. Lala Bumela Sudimantara is a senior lecturer in the English Language Teacher Education Program at the Faculty of Education and Teacher Training, UINSSC, Indonesia, and also serves as Director of the International Office. His work in Multisensory Computer-Assisted Language Learning integrates neuroaesthetics, decolonial theory, embodied cognition, and the Verbotonal Approach.
Dr. Made Hery Santosa
Dr. Made Hery Santosa teaches in English Language Education at Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha, Bali, Indonesia, and is a recent visiting professor at Soka University, Japan. His research interests include EFL, CALL, AI, extended reality, and innovative pedagogies.
Dr. Ali Hussein Alamir
Dr. Ali Hussein Alamir is an assistant professor of applied linguistics at the College of Languages and Translation, King Khalid University. He earned his PhD in applied linguistics from Monash University and his MA in computer-assisted language learning from the University of Melbourne. His research interests include second language acquisition, CALL, second language writing, and language planning and policy.
Secretariats of AsiaCALL
AsiaCALL’s secretariats support communication, coordination, and academic activities across the network.
Ms. Cao Thi Xuan Tu
Cao Thi Xuan Tu is an English language educator with over ten years of experience teaching English-major students at the university level in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Her professional expertise includes English language teaching, curriculum development, and teacher training. Her research interests focus on computer-assisted language learning, teacher wellbeing, and professional development in TESOL. She also serves as a peer reviewer for academic journals in language education.
Ms. Tran Thi Mai
Tran Thi Mai is an English lecturer at Van Lang University with extensive experience spanning general English, ESP, and test preparation. Her scholarly work focuses on the intersection of technology in language teaching, CLIL, and language acquisition. Her current research is evolving toward the integration of Generative AI in ELT, driven by a commitment to fostering independent, lifelong learning attitudes in the modern digital landscape.
Further Information
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Past Presidents of AsiaCALL
Professor Dr. Andrew Lian
Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand; Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Vietnam; Emeritus Professor, University of Canberra, Australia. Professor Andrew Lian is widely recognized as one of the pioneers of technology-enhanced language learning in Australia.
Professor Dr. Christine Sabieh
Professor Dr. Christine Sabieh served as a leading advocate of computer-assisted language learning and educational technology. She has worked extensively in educational psychology, multimedia instructional design, online instruction, and teacher development.
Professor Shameem Rafik-Galea
Professor Shameem Rafik-Galea is a professor of applied linguistics at SEGi University. Her academic work spans English for Specific Purposes, ELT teacher education, workplace communication, sociolinguistics, discourse studies, and AI-related materials design.
Professor Dr. Larry Chong
President and founder of AsiaCALL, Professor Dr. Larry Chong of Gyeongju University, South Korea, played a foundational role in establishing the association and building its regional and international presence.