Dr. Zarina Abenoja-Patel

Dr. Abenoja-Patel holds a PhD and an MA in English Language Teaching, with 16 years of tertiary-level teaching experience. She currently works at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University as an English Language Instructor at the English Language Centre. Her work focuses on English for Academic and Specific Purposes, academic literacy, curriculum development, and AI-enhanced pedagogy. She has extensive experience supporting students from diverse linguistic, cultural, and disciplinary backgrounds in developing academic and professional communication skills. With additional qualifications in Counselling and Psychology, she is committed to student-centred language education and educational innovation.