Distinguished TESOL Researcher and Language Assessment Expert
Dr. Megan Yucel serves as a lecturer at the Institute of Continuing & TESOL Education (ICTE) at The University of Queensland, where she has established herself as a leading authority on English language assessment and IELTS preparation. Her diverse international experience spans Turkey, the United Kingdom, and Australia, encompassing roles as an English language teacher, examiner, teacher trainer, materials designer, and test writer. Her academic credentials include the Cambridge English Language Assessment DELTA, a Master's in Applied Linguistics, and a Ph.D. from The University of Queensland focusing on English language assessment. As co-author of the BroadLearn IELTS learning program and the Teacher's Book for The Complete Guide to IELTS (Cengage), she has made significant contributions to IELTS preparation materials. Her research interests include investigating the cognitive validity of integrated writing tasks and exploring the use of automated writing evaluation in language assessment, while her teaching focuses on advanced academic writing and speaking skills for international students preparing for university study.