Speakers

Detailed Bio

Dr. Antony Kunnan, a Senior Research Fellow at Carnegie Mellon University, is a globally respected figure in language assessment. Holding a Ph.D. from UCLA, he has held academic positions in Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Macau, contributing to the field for decades. His research focuses on validity, fairness, and policy in language testing, influencing global assessment practices. As founding editor of Language Assessment Quarterly and former President of the Asian Association for Language Assessment, Kunnan has shaped discourse on equitable testing. His extensive publications and international workshops continue to guide educators in developing fair and effective assessment tools for ELT.

Impact Story:

In 2020, Dr. Antony Kunnan’s research on test fairness influenced the redesign of a major English proficiency test used by 10 Asian universities, impacting 50,000 students annually. His workshops, attended by 300 educators in Singapore, led to a 15% reduction in biased test items, per university reports. An assessment coordinator stated, “Dr. Kunnan’s principles made our tests fairer for diverse learners.” By advocating ethical assessment practices, Kunnan has ensured equitable evaluation, aligning with his mission to create inclusive language testing systems worldwide.