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Im an Assistant Professor in Applied Linguistics with a PhD in Linguistics from Queen Mary, University of London. My research focuses on bi-/multilingualism and second language acquisition, exploring these areas through both social and cognitive dimensions.
Research interests
Bilingualism and Multilingualism
Code-switching and Language switching
Language attitude
Sociolinguistics, Psycholinguistics
Experience
Assistant Professor, Xian Jiaotong Liverpool University - June, 2020 to Present
Lecturer, Lanzhou University - 2017 to May, 2020
Teaching
LNG310 Applied Linguistics
LNG411 Introduction to Multilingualism
LNG103 Introduction to Linguistics
LNG402 Language Testing and Assessment
LNG410 English for Specific Purposes
LNG401 Introduction to Linguistics for Language Teachers
Education/Academic qualification
Ph.D. , Queen Mary University of London, - 2016
M.A. , Minzu University of China, - 2012
B.A. , Minzu University of China, - 2009
Research areas
- bilingualism
- language switching
- code switching
- language control
- second language acquisition
- vocabulary
- language proficiency
Person Types
- Staff
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Examining semantic alignment in AI-student interactions for positive emotional engagement and improved learning outcomes
Liu, H. (PI) & Chaouch-Orozco, A. (CoPI)
1/09/25 → 30/09/27
Project: Internal Research Project
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How binlinguals process digit naming?
Liu, H. (PI)
1/01/23 → 31/01/25
Project: Internal Research Project
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Cognitive benefits of learning a second language at an old age
Liu, H. (PI) & Wang, H. (Team member)
23/10/20 → 31/12/21
Project: Internal Research Project
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Socio-cognitive factors in the use of classroom code-switching
Liu, H. (PI)
1/01/18 → 31/12/19
Project: Other
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Digits switch differently: Evidence of divergent cognitive control mechanisms in picture and digit language switching among ab initio learners
Chaouch-Orozco, A. & Liu, H., 1 Aug 2026, In: Journal of experimental psychology. Learning, memory, and cognition. 52, 8, p. 1510-1522 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Gamifying compassion: Mitigating dialect prejudice through an AI-driven serious game
Lu, S., Purwanto, E., Liu, H., Chaouch-Orozco, A. & Li, A., 2026, Proceedings of the 2026 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI ’26).Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review
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Parsing factivity and alternating factivity verbs
Sperlich, D., Liu, H. & Jeaco, S., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Discourse Processes.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Sentence predictability and lexical factors during L2 reading
Liu, H., Sperlich, D. & Yao, P., 23 Jun 2026, In: Linguistic Approaches to Bilingualism.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A synoptic view of Chinese psycholinguistics
Sperlich, D. & Liu, H., Apr 2025, A synoptic view of Chinese psycholinguistics. Shen, C. & Wei, W. (eds.). Routledge, (Routledge Resources Online – Chinese Studies).Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Activities
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When mixing costs and reversed dominance effect agree, andwhen they don't: Static and time-dynamic associations in bilingual control
Liu, H. (Speaker) & Chaouch-Orozco, A. (Speaker)
27 May 2026 → 29 May 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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Beyond task demands: Affective and motivational modulationof proactive language control in bilinguals
Liu, H. (Speaker) & Chaouch-Orozco, A. (Speaker)
27 May 2026 → 29 May 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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Managing two languages under load: Enhanced proactive withpreserved reactive control in bilinguals
Liu, H. (Speaker) & Chaouch-Orozco, A. (Speaker)
27 May 2026 → 29 May 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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The Instruction Skill Workshop
Liu, H. (Participant)
18 Aug 2025 → 22 Aug 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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An investigation into learners' direct use of corpora: Evidence from eye-tracking data
Liu, T. (Supervisor) & Liu, H. (Co-supervisor)
Jul 2025 → Aug 2025Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project