Dr. Christina Nicole Giannikas, Ph.D.

Applied Linguist | Teacher Educator | Researcher | Consultant

Dr. Christina Nicole Giannikas is an international scholar, teacher educator, and consultant whose work lies at the intersection of Applied Linguistics, Teacher Education, Assessment, and Digital Pedagogy. With over two decades of experience across Europe, the Middle East, and the United States, she has dedicated her career to advancing TESOL, language teacher training, and innovative pedagogical design in multilingual and multicultural contexts. As a specialist in Applied Linguistics and TESOL, she has taught learners of all ages, mentored educators, and designed professional development programs that promote reflective, research-driven, and technology-enhanced teaching practice.

Her research and publications span key areas of Applied Linguistics, including early language learning, digital literacies, language assessment, ESP/EAP, and teacher professional development. Dr. Giannikas’ doctoral work on Early Language Learning within a Greek Regional Context laid the foundation for her long-standing interest in how sociocultural and contextual factors shape early foreign language education. Her extensive writing—featured in Applied Linguistics Review, Clinical Linguistics and Phonetics, and the Journal of University Teaching & Learning Practice—has examined teacher cognition, L1 in L2 learning, and multimodal approaches to instruction. She has also authored and edited influential volumes such as Children Learning English: From Research to Practice and Harnessing AI for Multigenerational English Language Learning.

Beyond academia, Dr. Giannikas is the founder and director of CG Education and Research Consultancy, through which she collaborates with ministries, educational institutions, and publishers worldwide, including Cambridge University Press, HarperCollins, and the Ministries of Education of Cyprus and the UAE. She has designed national curricula, developed large-scale teacher education programs, and led initiatives promoting digital pedagogy and inclusive practice. As a global thought leader and frequent keynote speaker, she continues to shape conversations in ELT and teacher education—empowering educators to teach with innovation, empathy, and purpose.