I started teaching at the University of Portsmouth in September 2007. I have a PhD (funded by the AHRC) in Applied Linguistics.

My main interests are in:

Technical communication (particularly the history of technical communication)

Tattoos (particularly tattooing in Japan and Japanese style tattoos outside of Japan)

EAP and ESP teaching in Japan

Prior to coming to Portsmouth, I worked in Japan. I regularly collaborate with researchers in Japan, particularly from Kanto Gakuin University/関東学院大学.

Experience

  • 2014–present
    Senior Lecturer in Applied Linguistics and Translation, University of Portsmouth
  • 2011–2014
    Lecturer in Applied Linguistics and Translation , University of Portsmouth
  • 2007–2011
    Part-time Lecturer in Applied Linguistics and Translation , University of Portsmouth

Education

  • 2012 
    University of Portsmouth, PhD in Applied Linguistics

Contact Stephen for

  • General
  • Media request
  • Speaking request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision