Innovative Research Award
Saleamlak Tilahun
Assistant Professor, TEFL Specialist, Debre Berhan University, Ethiopia
| Saleamlak Tilahun |
| Affiliation |
Debre Berhan University |
| Country |
Ethiopia |
| Scopus ID |
57845183600 |
| Documents |
2 |
| Citations |
8 |
| h-index |
1 |
| Subject Area |
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) |
| Event |
Top Teachers Awards |
| ORCID |
0000-0003-4406-3559 |
Saleamlak Tilahun is an Ethiopian higher-education educator and Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) specialist affiliated with Debre Berhan University. His academic profile combines university teaching, instructional-material development, professional training, academic writing support, and research in English-language pedagogy. His indexed research record currently comprises two Scopus documents, eight citations, and an h-index of one. [1]
Abstract
Saleamlak Tilahun, PhD, is an Assistant Professor and TEFL specialist at Debre Berhan University, Ethiopia. His academic work focuses on English-language teaching, grammar pedagogy, academic writing, spoken grammar, and vocabulary learning. His professional experience includes university teaching, curriculum and module development, research and data analysis, academic writing support, editing, consultancy, and professional training. His documented publication activity includes research on concept-based instruction and students’ grammar use in narrative writing. [3]
Keywords
Teaching English as a Foreign Language; TEFL; English language pedagogy; grammar instruction; concept-based instruction; academic writing; vocabulary learning; spoken grammar; higher education; Ethiopia.
Introduction
Saleamlak Tilahun’s academic profile reflects a career in English-language education within Ethiopian higher education. His professional experience at Debre Berhan University spans teaching and academic responsibilities, while his research interests address instructional approaches intended to strengthen learners’ grammatical competence, academic writing, spoken grammar, and vocabulary development. These areas are closely associated with practical challenges in English-language teaching and the development of effective classroom pedagogy.
His academic preparation includes a PhD in TEFL from Bahir Dar University, an M.A. in TESL from The English and Foreign Languages University in India, and a B.A. in English Language and Literature from the University of Gondar in Ethiopia. His professional trajectory therefore combines formal specialization in language education with extended experience in university-level instruction.
Research Profile
Saleamlak Tilahun’s research profile is centered on Teaching English as a Foreign Language, with particular attention to classroom-oriented approaches to language form and use. His stated interests include grammar consciousness-raising tasks, form-focused instruction and academic writing, spoken grammar, and vocabulary teaching and learning. These interests indicate a research orientation toward the relationship between pedagogical intervention and students’ development of English-language competence.
According to the supplied Scopus profile information, Tilahun has two indexed documents, eight citations, and an h-index of one. [1] His ORCID record provides an additional persistent identifier for distinguishing his scholarly activities from those of researchers with similar names. [2]
Research Contributions
Saleamlak Tilahun’s reported research contributions concern the pedagogical treatment of English grammar and related language skills. His interests in grammar consciousness-raising and form-focused instruction address ways of directing learners’ attention toward linguistic form while developing communicative and academic language abilities. His work on academic writing further connects grammatical development with students’ capacity to produce structured written texts.
His research interests also extend to spoken grammar and vocabulary instruction, broadening the scope of his work beyond written accuracy to include language use in spoken and lexical contexts. Collectively, these areas represent applied TEFL research concerned with classroom practice, learner development, and evidence-informed language instruction.
Publications
A documented recent publication by Saleamlak Tilahun examines the application of concept-based instruction to improve students’ grammar use in narrative writing. The article, published in the Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education, contributes to research on pedagogical approaches for developing grammatical performance in written English. [3]
The publication is identified as: Tilahun, S. (2026), “Applying concept-based instruction to improve students’ grammar use in narrative writing,” Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education, volume 11, Article 20. [3]
Research Impact
Saleamlak Tilahun’s research impact can be considered in relation to his documented scholarly output and its relevance to English-language pedagogy. The supplied Scopus metrics record two documents and eight citations, with an h-index of one. [1] His published work addresses a practical instructional issue—students’ grammar use in narrative writing—thereby connecting applied linguistic research with classroom teaching and academic language development. [3]
His broader professional activities in teaching, academic writing, instructional-material development, research, and training provide an applied context for his scholarly interests. These activities are relevant to higher-education language instruction and the continuing development of TEFL practice.
Award Suitability
Saleamlak Tilahun’s profile presents several academically relevant characteristics for consideration in an innovative research recognition context, including specialized training in TEFL, university-level teaching experience, research activity in English-language pedagogy, and a publication addressing concept-based instruction and grammar use. His research interests are closely connected to instructional practice and learner development, particularly in grammar, academic writing, spoken grammar, and vocabulary learning.
Any formal award decision should be based on the applicable criteria of the Top Teachers Awards, together with independently verifiable academic records, publications, research contributions, and other evidence required by the award organizers.
Conclusion
Saleamlak Tilahun, PhD, is an Assistant Professor and TEFL specialist whose academic career combines higher-education teaching with research in English-language pedagogy. His interests encompass grammar consciousness-raising, form-focused instruction, academic writing, spoken grammar, and vocabulary learning. His documented publication on concept-based instruction and grammar use in narrative writing provides a specific example of his contribution to applied TEFL research. [3]
The available scholarly profile records two Scopus documents, eight citations, and an h-index of one, providing a concise bibliometric description of his indexed research activity. [1]
External Links
References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Saleamlak Tilahun, Author ID 57845183600. Scopus. https://www.scopus.com/pages/authors/57845183600
- ORCID. (n.d.). Saleamlak Tilahun, ORCID iD 0000-0003-4406-3559. ORCID. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4406-3559
- Tilahun, S. (2026). Applying concept-based instruction to improve students’ grammar use in narrative writing. Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education, 11, Article 20. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40862-026-00395-8