Dr. Rukaiza Khan is a highly experienced academic with over 15 years of teaching and research expertise in applied linguistics, English language teaching, and education. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, she holds a PhD in Applied Linguistics and has contributed extensively to curriculum design, particularly in English language courses. With a strong focus on innovative teaching methodologies such as flipped learning and digital language use, Dr. Rukaiza Khan has published widely in peer-reviewed journals, including research on socio-cognitive communication failures, the impact of socioeconomic factors on student development, and the role of emojis in digital semantics. A recognized leader in the academic community,She has presented at prestigious international conferences and conducted workshops under the auspices of the U.S. Embassy's Regional English Language Office (RELO). Additionally, she has led various community outreach projects, including the OPEN Cubed Facilitator program and the MOOC ambassador initiative, further showcasing a commitment to advancing both local and global educational initiatives.