Dr. Huma Batool Email & Phone Number

With a specialized focus on Cognitive Linguistics and Language/Communication Disorders, I hold a PhD from the National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad. My doctoral journey included an enriching experience as an IRSIP HEC scholar under the mentorship of Professor Thora Tenbrink at Bangor University in the UK, where I expanded my research horizons and honed my academic skills.Since joining Air University in 2019 as an Assistant Professor in the Department of English, I have been dedicated to designing and teaching a diverse array of courses, that intersect language, brain, and cognition, at MPhil & PhD levels, While exploring Language & Brain, I have made significant contributions to the understanding of language production and comprehension across various populations, including neurotypicals, slow learners, and individuals with hearing and vision impairments, as well as those affected by neurodevelopmental conditions such as aphasia, Down’s syndrome, epilepsy, autism. Research explorations like these not only helped me enhance the academic growth of my students, whom I supervise in their MPhil and PhD research projects.A significant milestone in this research journey has been the establishment of the first-ever Neurolinguistics Research Group in Pakistan, which I am proud to have founded and directed. This pioneering initiative represents a groundbreaking effort of my RESEARCH TEAM, under my supervised guidance, to explore the uncharted boundaries of language and the brain -- a field that has been largely overlooked in Pakistan. My expertise also extends into the realms of Language and Cognition, where I have supervised 10 MPhil theses and am currently guiding FOUR PhD candidates. My research interests in Cognitive Semantics, Cognitive Poetics, Language, Space & Cognition, and Cognitive Discourse Analysis have allowed me to explore the intricate connections between language and cognitive processes, contributing to a deeper understanding of how we communicate and interpret the world around us.Beyond my teaching and research, I have actively engaged with the academic community through a substantial record of presentations at national and international conferences. I have contributed to peer-reviewed journals and have taken on leadership roles, serving as the Chair for Academic Sessions at five international conferences. Additionally, I have facilitated numerous workshops and seminars and delivered insightful talks on ongoing research topics, further enriching the dialogue within the field of language, brain & cognition.