Dr. Kazuya Saito

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Biography

Kazuya Saito is a Professor of Education at University College London, specializing in Language Education. His academic journey includes significant roles such as Lecturer in Language Acquisition at Birkbeck College and Assistant Professor at Waseda University. He completed his PhD at McGill University and has a Master's degree in Linguistics from Syracuse University. Saito's research encompasses various projects funded by leading organizations aimed at enhancing language learning through innovative methodologies, including automated feedback systems and neurocognitive training. His teaching and research focus on the interface between education, neuroscience, and language acquisition, particularly investigating how auditory processing influences language learning outcomes. He has contributed to the field through numerous grants and projects designed to improve educational practices for multilingual children and better understand cognitive foundations for successful language learning.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2023-10-01 — Present

University College London • London, United Kingdom

Professor of Language Education at the Institute of Education, focusing on research and teaching.

Associate Professor

2019-01-01 — 2023-09-30

University College London • London, United Kingdom

Taught courses on language acquisition and conducted research on the cognitive aspects of language learning.

Lecturer

2015-01-01 — 2018-12-31

Birkbeck College, University of London • London, United Kingdom

Lectured on Language Acquisition related subjects.

Assistant Professor

2012-01-01 — 2015-12-31

Waseda University • Tokyo, Japan

Worked on language education research and curriculum development.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2011-01-01 — 2012-12-31

Simon Fraser University • Burnaby, Canada

Focus on language education and research during postdoctoral studies.