Prof. Juliana Othman is a scholar in language education and a Professor at the Faculty of Education, University of Malaya. With over 30 years of experience in applied linguistics and teacher education, she has significantly shaped language policies and teacher training in Malaysia.

She has held key leadership roles, including Chair of the Centre for Research in Language Education (CRiLE) and Head of the Department of Language & Literacy Education (2015–2018), driving impactful research and curriculum reforms. Recognized globally, she has been awarded prestigious fellowships, including the Fulbright Scholar Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania, the Asian University Alliance Scholar at Tsinghua University, and Visiting Scholar at the University of Washington.

Prof. Juliana plays a vital role in enhancing academic standards as an External Program Assessor and consultant for leading universities and education programs. Her research, supported by the British Council, Ministry of Education, and Universiti Malaya, focuses on teacher professional development, second language pedagogy, and bilingual education. It directly influences policy and classroom practices.

She has published extensively on language education and has been instrumental in shaping national and institutional curriculum frameworks. Through her leadership and scholarship, she continues to elevate language education standards and empower educators.