Hybrid Scholar · AI in Education

Dr. Ngo Cong-Lem

An education and applied linguistics scholar whose work examines generative AI, critical thinking, academic integrity, teacher emotion, professional development, and human learning—strengthened by evidence synthesis, research methodology, and policy translation.

Primary focus · AI in Education Foundation · Education & Applied Linguistics Current role · Monash University

01 · Career trajectory

A coherent interdisciplinary path

2026–Present

Postdoctoral Fellow

Monash University, Australia

Advances research at the intersection of AI, learning, and evidence-informed practice. Applies expertise in education, applied linguistics, critical thinking, and evidence synthesis to interdisciplinary projects, research leadership, and doctoral supervision.

2024–2026

Lecturer & Acting Vice Dean

Faculty of Foreign Languages · Dalat University, Vietnam

Led teaching and research in applied linguistics, language education, research methods, and emerging educational technologies while supervising postgraduate research and supporting academic development.

2023–2024

Postdoctoral Fellow

Monash University, Australia

Extended an education and applied linguistics background into systematic, rapid, and scoping review methods—building the evidence-synthesis and translation expertise now applied to AI in education and policy.

2022–2024

Learning Adviser & Teaching Associate

Monash University, Australia

Supported students’ academic learning and taught within higher education, with particular attention to research development, academic writing, inclusive learning, and students from diverse disciplinary and cultural backgrounds.

2015–2019

Lecturer · Applied English Linguistics

Faculty of Foreign Languages · Dalat University, Vietnam

Taught language and applied-linguistics units, designed CEFR-aligned assessment, examined language proficiency, and contributed to faculty research and student development.

02 · Education

Academic foundations

A continuous foundation in applied English linguistics, applied linguistics, TESOL, teacher agency, and cultural-historical approaches to learning and development.

2019–2023 · Doctorate

Doctor of Philosophy in Education — TESOL

Monash University · Australia

Research on language teacher agency for change and development in Vietnamese tertiary education through an integrative cultural-historical perspective.

2017–2019 · Master’s

Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics

National Taiwan University of Science and Technology · Taiwan

High Distinction. Research on digital-text exposure, L2 vocabulary size, and reading growth.

2010–2014 · Bachelor’s

BA with Honours in Applied English Linguistics

Dalat University · Vietnam

Foundation in English linguistics, language education, assessment, and academic communication.

03 · Professional learning

Selected credentials

Technical development that strengthens a hybrid profile combining educational scholarship, data-informed inquiry, and responsible use of AI.

Harvard University · HarvardX / edX · 2026

Professional Certificate in Python for Data Science and Machine Learning

Advanced professional learning in Python, data analysis, and machine-learning approaches for research and applied problem-solving.

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Google · Professional Certificate

Google Professional Certification

Selected industry credential supporting digital capability and technology-enabled professional practice.

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Professional Registration · Australia

Registered Mindfulness Teacher

Registered to teach mindfulness in Australia, complementing an education practice centred on attention, wellbeing, and human learning.

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Supervisor Registration · Monash University

Registered PhD Supervisor

Registered at Monash University to support doctoral researchers through rigorous, developmental, and interdisciplinary supervision.

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04 · Leadership & recognition

Selected highlights

A concise view of scholarly reach, research leadership, supervision, and recognition.

1,800+
Citations

Google Scholar visibility across education and applied linguistics.

22
h-index

A growing international research profile.

3
PhD students

Current doctoral supervision at Monash University.

10
Master’s completions

Supervision supporting postgraduate research completion.

05 · Research focus

AI in education, grounded in learning

The central programme investigates how learners and educators think, write, exercise agency, and maintain integrity in AI-mediated environments.

Generative AI in educationCritical thinking & AI literacyAcademic integrity & assessmentAI-assisted language learningTeacher cognition, emotion & agencyApplied linguistics & TESOLVygotskian cultural-historical theoryEvidence synthesis & policy translation

06 · Peer review service

Reviewing for the field

Sustained invited service as a peer reviewer for international journals in education, applied linguistics, educational technology, and AI in education — spanning 12 publishing houses and verified through Web of Science reviewer records.

61
Journals

Unique international journals served as reviewer.

99
Manuscripts

Distinct manuscripts reviewed on invitation.

118
Review reports

Including re-reviews of revised submissions.

2021–26
Active span

Continuous review service since September 2021.

  • Asia Pacific Journal of EducationTaylor & Francis3
  • Asia-Pacific Education ResearcherSpringer2
  • Asian Education and Development StudiesEmerald1
  • Assessment and Evaluation in Higher EducationTaylor & Francis1
  • Assessment in Education: Principles, Policy and PracticeTaylor & Francis1
  • Behaviour & Information TechnologyTaylor & Francis1
  • Big Data & SocietySAGE1
  • British Educational Research JournalWiley1
  • British Journal of Educational TechnologyWiley2
  • CALICO Journal: The Computer Assisted Language Instruction ConsortiumEquinox1
  • Cambridge Journal of EducationTaylor & Francis1
  • Cogent EducationTaylor & Francis2
  • Current Issues in Language PlanningTaylor & Francis1
  • Curriculum JournalWiley1
  • Dalat University Journal of ScienceDalat University1
  • DiagnosisDe Gruyter Brill1
  • Digital Government: Research and PracticeACM1
  • Digital HealthSAGE1
  • Distance EducationTaylor & Francis1
  • Early Education and DevelopmentTaylor & Francis1
  • Education and TrainingEmerald1
  • Educational ReviewTaylor & Francis1
  • Electronic NewsSAGE1
  • European Journal of Psychology of EducationSpringer2
  • Frontiers of Digital EducationSpringer3
  • Innovation in Language Learning and TeachingTaylor & Francis1
  • Interactive Learning EnvironmentsTaylor & Francis6
  • Intercultural EducationTaylor & Francis1
  • International Information & Library ReviewTaylor & Francis1
  • International Journal of Educational ManagementEmerald1
  • International Journal of MultilingualismTaylor & Francis2
  • Journal for Multicultural EducationEmerald1
  • Journal of Computer Assisted LearningWiley8
  • Journal of Contemporary EthnographySAGE1
  • Journal of Education for TeachingTaylor & Francis2
  • Journal of Educational ResearchTaylor & Francis1
  • Journal of Further and Higher EducationTaylor & Francis1
  • Journal of Human Behavior in the Social EnvironmentTaylor & Francis1
  • Journal of Language, Identity & EducationTaylor & Francis3
  • Journal of Web LibrarianshipTaylor & Francis1
  • Language and EducationTaylor & Francis2
  • Language AwarenessTaylor & Francis1
  • The Language Learning JournalTaylor & Francis1
  • Language Teaching ResearchSAGE2
  • Language, Culture and CurriculumTaylor & Francis1
  • Learning, Media and TechnologyTaylor & Francis1
  • Pedagogies: An International JournalTaylor & Francis1
  • Pedagogy, Culture & SocietyTaylor & Francis3
  • Qualitative ResearchSAGE1
  • ReCALLCambridge University Press5
  • RELC JournalSAGE2
  • Research EthicsSAGE1
  • Research in Comparative and International EducationSAGE1
  • Research Papers in EducationTaylor & Francis1
  • SAGE OpenSAGE5
  • Southeast Asia: A Multidisciplinary JournalEmerald1
  • Teacher EducatorTaylor & Francis1
  • Teachers and Teaching: Theory and PracticeTaylor & Francis2
  • Technical Services QuarterlyTaylor & Francis1
  • VMOST Journal of Social Sciences and HumanitiesVMOST1
  • Zeitschrift für Pädagogische PsychologieHogrefe1

Publisher shown beneath each title · Figures indicate manuscripts reviewed per journal · Record current to August 2026

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