Payman Ibrahim Hassan is an Assistant Lecturer in the field of Linguistics، in translation department, college of languages, specializing in Applied Linguistics (TESOL). She holds a degree from the University of Kurdistan, where she established a strong academic foundation in language studies, research, and English language education. Her teaching and research interests encompass Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, TESOL, second language acquisition, language teaching methodology, and curriculum development. She is dedicated to fostering an engaging and intellectually stimulating learning environment that promotes critical thinking, effective communication, and academic excellence. As an academic, Ms. Payman strives to contribute to the advancement of higher education through high-quality teaching, student mentorship, collaborative research, and active participation in various academic initiatives.