Andrew Lian is Professor of Foreign Language Studies at Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand and Professor Emeritus of Languages and Second Language Education at the University of Canberra, Australia. Prior to moving to Thailand, Andrew held (full) professorial appointments and department headships in Australia (Bond University, James Cook University, University of Canberra) and the United States (Rice University, Western Illinois University). He is one of the pioneers of Technology-Enhanced Language-Learning in Australia, developer of rhizomatic, technology-supported self-adjusting learning environments and computer-based awareness-raising tools for language learners. He publishes actively, his most recent work includes research on innovative and creative practices in language learning and teaching, on-demand computer-generated lessons, and rhizomatic learning and personal learning environments in the context of ASEAN. He is on the advisory or editorial boards of eight international peer-reviewed journals or fully peer-reviewed conferences and is the current President of AsiaCALL (the Asia Association of Computer-Assisted Language Learning), an international professional and research organisation.