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Lecturer at University College London with a focus on Professional Communication and Intercultural Studies. David is an Australian applied linguist with a double major in Material Physics and Translation Interpreting from Fudan University, China, and has earned an MA and PhD in Applied Linguistics from the University of Melbourne, Australia. His academic achievements include receiving the Caroline Clapham IELTS Masters Award, Terry Quinn Dissertation Award, and the American Association of Applied Linguistics Dissertation Award. David's research investigates Human Interactional Competence, focusing on the interplay between technology and sociality, especially concerning the use of Large Language Model powered chatbots in human-AI interactions. His current project, funded by the British Academy and Leverhulme, develops the notion of Critical Interactional Competence. David has published in top-tier journals and is involved in teaching modules on Intercultural Communication and Digital Intercultural Communication.
University College London • London, United Kingdom
Lecturer at UCL, specializing in Professional Communication.
Monash University • Melbourne, Australia
Lecturer focused on applied linguistics.
Western Health • Melbourne, Australia
Provided medical interpretation services.
Eastern Health • Melbourne, Australia
Served as a medical interpreter.