Abdías Luque Cruz

Abdías Luque Cruz

Applied Linguist & Educational Technologist

Professor and emerging researcher at the Universidad de Panamá and the Specialized Higher Technical Institute (ITSE). His work focuses on technology-enhanced English language teaching, artificial intelligence in education, computational approaches to language, and innovative EFL pedagogy.

AI in Language EducationComputational LinguisticsImmersive LearningDigital Pedagogy

Language, learning, and emerging technology.

Abdías connects applied linguistics, artificial intelligence, and educational technology to design language-learning experiences grounded in authentic educational needs. His research asks how computational and immersive methods can transform language learning while keeping pedagogy at the center.

Education

  • Master’s Degree in Language Technology and Digital Language ProcessingUNED Spain · 2025–Present
  • M.A. in Applied Linguistics (TESOL), Summa Cum LaudeQuality Leadership University · 2024
  • B.A. in EnglishUniversidad de Panamá

Selected scholarly work

  • Digital competencies in English teaching during COVID-19Peer-reviewed article in Latitude · 2026
  • Generative AI Drives English Teaching in Orthodox Jewish ClassroomsPoster accepted at the TESOL International Convention · 2026