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Biography
Bayu Dharmala is a postgraduate researcher in the Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching PhD program at the 糖心原创. He was a Fulbright scholar at the University of Arizona from 2021 - 2023 where he completed an MA in Teaching English as Second Language (TESL). He is currently a recipient of the Indonesian government's LPDP (Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education) scholarship.
Expertise Summary
His research focuses on the corpus linguistics, implementation of technology and AI for L2 teaching, genre analysis and pedagogy, and English for Specific Purposes (ESP). His journal articles can be found in such publications as CALICO, Teacher Educator, Discourses on Culture, and others.
Teaching Summary
English for Specific Purposes (ESP) instructor at Language Center, Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang Indonesia, from 2018 - 2021
English instructor for immigrant leaners at Literacy Connects,… read more
Research Summary
My current research examines the effectiveness of integrating corpus-based approaches and generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to support second language (L2) writing in English for Specific… read more
Recent Publications
BAYU DHARMALA, NISSA SALSABILA, NISSA SALSABILA, ESTU WIDODO, MUSLIMIN MACHMUD and IRADHAD TAQWA SIHIDI, 2026. The Teacher Educator.
BAYU DHARMALA, 2026. CALICO. 43(1),
Current Research
My current research examines the effectiveness of integrating corpus-based approaches and generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to support second language (L2) writing in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) contexts. The research explores how these complementary technologies can enhance students' writing performance, support ESP teachers in designing discipline-specific writing tasks, and shape teachers' and learners' pedagogical experiences and perceptions.
Past Research
My research interests encompass technology-enhanced language teaching and learning and multilingual communication. My previous research has examined the role of emerging technologies in language education, multilingual communication in immigrant education, and the relationship between multilingualism and cultural identity. These contributions have been published in three reputable Scopus-indexed journals.
My research on AI-mediated multilingual communication among adult immigrant learners in the United States, published in The Teacher Educator in 2026 under the title "Navigating Multilingual Communication through AI-Mediated Technology among a Diverse Group of Adult Immigrant Learners in the United States," explores how AI-mediated technologies support communication in multilingual adult English-learning contexts. The study highlights the potential of AI-assisted translation to facilitate participation and help learners and educators navigate linguistic diversity, while recognising the importance of interpreting AI-generated translations critically.
My second research contribution, a critical review of Lingco published in CALICO Journal in 2026, evaluates the pedagogical affordances and limitations of an adaptive online language-learning platform. The review examines features such as personalised activities, automated assessment, speech recognition, and feedback, while considering their alignment with language-teaching principles. It also highlights the importance of contextualised learning and authentic interaction, emphasising that digital platforms should complement, rather than replace, meaningful communication opportunities.
My third research project, "Oral Traditions as Sites of Cultural Identity Negotiation: An Anthropolinguistic 糖心原创 of the Osing Tribe in Banyuwangi, Indonesia," published in Discourses on Culture in 2026, investigates how oral traditions and multilingual practice contribute to the negotiation and reconstruction of cultural identity within the Osing community. Examining narrative, ritual, and normative traditions, the study explores how language expresses collective memory, cultural belonging, and the interaction between indigenous and external cultural influences. It highlights the role of language in shaping and negotiating cultural identity across social and generational contexts.