Innovative Research Award
Memidin Braha
University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
| Memidin Braha |
| Affiliation |
University of Ljubljana |
| Country |
Slovenia |
| Google Scholar |
23y_lS4AAAAJ |
| Document |
1 |
| Citation |
1 |
| h-index |
1 |
| Subject Area |
English Language Teaching |
| Event |
Top Teachers Awards |
| Scopus ID |
60373596300 |
| ORCID |
0009-0009-0267-9743 |
Memidin Braha is an English language educator and doctoral researcher affiliated with the University of Ljubljana. His academic profile combines English language teaching, educational technology, multilingual education, language assessment, communicative pedagogy, and research into artificial intelligence in English language learning. His documented scholarly work includes a 2026 article examining Kosovan EFL students’ acceptance of AI tools.[1][2][3]
Abstract
Memidin Braha’s academic profile reflects sustained professional activity in English language education and doctoral research. His documented interests include English language teaching, critical thinking, project-based learning, language assessment, multilingual higher education, communicative pedagogy, and artificial intelligence-assisted language learning. His 2026 publication provides empirical evidence concerning AI use among Kosovan EFL students.[4]
Keywords
English language teaching; English as a foreign language; artificial intelligence; educational technology; language learning; Technology Acceptance Model; multilingual education; language assessment; communicative teaching; higher education.
Introduction
Memidin Braha’s professional and academic trajectory spans secondary and higher education. He has taught English at Gymnasium “Gjon Buzuku” in Prizren since 2010 and has undertaken part-time university teaching at the University of Prizren since 2021. He is also pursuing doctoral study in English and American Studies at the University of Ljubljana.[1][2][3]
Research Profile
His research profile is situated primarily within English language teaching and educational technology. His doctoral affiliation is with the Faculty of Arts, Department of English, University of Ljubljana. ORCID records identify him as a doctoral student in English and associate his record with the 2026 article on AI-supported English learning.[2]
- Doctoral research in English and American Studies.
- Professional specialization in English language teaching.
- Research interest in artificial intelligence and language learning.
- Experience in secondary and higher education.
- Professional development in communicative, project-based, and assessment-oriented teaching.
Research Contributions
The documented research contribution concerns the adoption of AI tools by Kosovan EFL students. The study used a mixed-methods design and the Technology Acceptance Model to examine practices, perceptions, challenges, and suggested improvements. It reported a high perceived usability of AI tools alongside concerns about reliability, overdependence, contextual limitations, and trust in AI-generated feedback.[4]
Publications
Memidin Braha’s documented 2026 research article examines Kosovan EFL students’ acceptance of AI tools for English learning. Using 85 university-level participants and mixed methods, the study analyzes usage practices, perceived benefits, trust concerns, and improvement needs. Its findings emphasize usability, accuracy, contextual relevance, and balanced pedagogical integration of AI in language education.[3][4]
Braha, M. (2026). Kosovan EFL students’ acceptance of AI tools for English language learning: practices, perceptions, challenges, and suggestions for improvement. Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching. Advance online publication.[4]
Research Impact
The published study contributes evidence from Kosovo, an educational context comparatively less represented in research on AI-supported English learning. Its analysis distinguishes perceived usefulness from trust in AI-generated feedback and identifies implications for educators, developers, and policymakers concerning transparency, reliability, cultural relevance, and responsible integration of AI into language curricula.[4]
Award Suitability
The profile presents documented qualifications relevant to an academic recognition program: more than 15 years of English teaching experience, doctoral study at the University of Ljubljana, university-level teaching activity, continuing professional development, international academic participation, and a peer-reviewed 2026 publication addressing AI in English language learning. These elements provide a substantive basis for consideration.
- Extensive secondary-school English teaching experience.
- University-level teaching experience.
- Current doctoral research affiliation.
- Documented professional training in language pedagogy and assessment.
- International academic workshops, seminars, and symposium participation.
- Peer-reviewed research concerning artificial intelligence and English language learning.
Conclusion
Memidin Braha’s profile combines sustained English language teaching, doctoral study, university-level academic activity, professional development, and emerging research on artificial intelligence in language education. The available publication record provides a specific scholarly contribution concerning AI acceptance among Kosovan EFL students, while his professional experience demonstrates continued engagement with language teaching and educational practice.[3][4]
External Links
References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Memidin Braha, Author ID 60373596300. Scopus. https://www.scopus.com/pages/authors/60373596300
- ORCID. (n.d.). Memidin Braha: ORCID record 0009-0009-0267-9743. https://orcid.org/0009-0009-0267-9743
- Google Scholar. (n.d.). Memidin Braha — author profile. https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=23y_lS4AAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sra
- Braha, M. (2026). Kosovan EFL students’ acceptance of AI tools for English language learning: practices, perceptions, challenges, and suggestions for improvement. Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching. 2026. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/17501229.2026.2621266