Nayab Waqas

I am a doctoral researcher in English Language (Computational Linguistics) at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland. My research interests include computational linguistics, second language (L2) writing assessment, lexical complexity, automated writing evaluation, and CEFR-based language proficiency assessment. My research focuses on examining the validity of computational lexical indices for assessing L2 English writing and exploring the relationship between computational measures and expert human ratings. I am also interested in the pedagogical implications of automated assessment, particularly its potential to support language teachers and improve language assessment practices in higher education.