Nick Ellis

Nick Ellis is a Welsh psycholinguist, professor of psychology, and research scientist at the University of Michigan.^[1] Known for applied linguistics, particularly second language, his research focuses acquisition and language learning,

Nick Ellis
Born	(1953-05-12) 12 May 1953 (age 72) Liverpool, England
Alma mater	University of Oxford University College of North Wales
Scientific career
Institutions	University College of North Wales University of Wales Bangor University of Michigan
Website	Ellis on the website of University of Michigan

Education and early career

Ellis earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from the University of Oxford in 1974.^[2] He went on to complete his PhD in psychology at the University College of North Wales (now Bangor University) in 1978^{[citation needed]}. Following his doctoral studies, Ellis began a career in academia, specializing in psycholinguistics and applied linguistics.^[3]

Scientific career

Ellis conducts research on second language acquisition and contributed to the field of applied linguistics through publications and studies that explore these topics. His work has provided insights into how individuals acquire and process language, both in native and non-native contexts.^[4] Ellis served as the editor of the Language Learning academic journal from 1998 to 2002.^[5] Since 2006, he has held the position of general editor for the journal, where he oversees the publication of peer-reviewed research in the field of language learning and acquisition.^{[citation needed]} Ellis is notable for his interdisciplinary approach, integrating psychology and linguistics to advance understanding in second language acquisition. His work has influenced language education practices and informed the development of instructional materials and assessment tools.^[6]