Associate Professor
Dr Muhammad Kamal Khan
Dr. Khan is an Associate Professor and Chair of English Language and Applied Linguistics at Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad. He holds a PhD in English and has over 20 years’ experience in English language education and leadership.
A specialist in TESOL, multilingual education, and language policy, he has collaborated with the HEC of Pakistan, the British Council, and RELO Pakistan on large-scale faculty development and curriculum design initiatives.
In 2013-14, he was the provincial coordinator for the Pakistan ELTeach program--a RELO, HEC and National Geographic Learning collaborated teacher training program for faculty and educators across Pakistan.
Dr. Khan brings a rich global perspective through academic affiliations and fellowships in the UK, Türkiye, and the US, including at Newcastle University, Dicle University, Seattle University, and as a Fulbright Scholar at UMD.
With the generous support of RELO Pakistan (US Embassy Islamabad), he founded PakTESOL, a national platform dedicated to the continuous professional development of English language educators in Pakistan.
051-9576550
kamal.khan@aiou.edu.pk

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Project, Research Interests

The Department of English completed the following projects so far and is trying to bring more robust projects to the university:

S. No.

Programs/Projects

Area of implementation

Approximate Budget

Period

Funding Agency

1.

Pakistan English Language Teaching (ELT) Forum also known as Pak TESOL

The whole of Pakistan (divided into eight regional chapters)

US$ 180 K

2019-2022

Regional English Language Office (RELO) Islamabad

2.

Description and Documentation of Madaglashti

Madaglash (Chitral)

PKR 2.9 M

2019-22

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan

3.

Four X English for Workforce in Pakistan Programs also known as English Works!

Muzaffarabad (Azad Jammu and Kashmir)

Gujranwala (Punjab)

Lahore (Punjab)

US$ 79 K (for each program)

2019-2022

Regional English Language Office (RELO) Islamabad

4.

Four X English Accessscholarships Programs also known as English Access Programs

Muzaffarabad (Azad Jammu and Kashmir)

Gujranwala (Punjab)

Lahore (Punjab)

US$ 95 K (for each program) 

2019-2022

Regional English Language Office (RELO) Islamabad

5.

English Works!

Attock (Punjab)

US $ 70 K

2023-24

Regional English Language Office (RELO) Islamabad

6.

English Access Programs

Attock, Bhakkar and

Mianwali (Punjab)

US $ 170 K

In progress (2024-26)

Regional English Language Office (RELO) Islamabad

 

 

 

 

 

 

About

The Allama Iqbal Open University was established in May, 1974, with the main objectives of providing educational opportunities to masses and to those who cannot leave their homes and jobs. During all these past years, the University has more than fulfilled this promise.