
12/09/2025
Welcome to our newest Editor of TESOL Today Journal, Dr. Abdulsamad Humaidan! ππ
Dr. Abdulsamad Yahya Humaidan brings a wealth of expertise and a distinguished record in the field to our editorial team. He is a Lecturer in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and holds a Ph.D. in Language, Literacies, and Culture/TESOL.
His impressive editorial leadership includes roles as:
β’ Chair of the ATE Professional Publications Sub-Committee (2025-2027)
β’ Former Associate Editor of the GATESOL Journal
β’ Former Journal Assistant of the MIDTESOL Journal
β’ Manuscript reviewer for prestigious journals like TESOL Quarterly
Dr. Humaidan's research is equally impactful, spanning crucial areas such as:
πΉ English language pronunciation
πΉ Virtual Reality (VR) in ESL instruction
πΉ In-classroom assessment
πΉ Adult narrative literacy experiences
We are thrilled to have his visionary leadership and profound scholarly insight guiding the TESOL Today Journal forward. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Humaidan!