Name & Bio: Danica Hanna Pastor-Bagayas is a doctoral candidate in English Language Studies at the University of Santo Tomas, Philippines. Her dissertation examines the integration of forensic linguistics in criminal justice education, with a focus on curriculum development and interdisciplinary competence. Her research interests include forensic linguistics, sociolinguistics, language education, curriculum development, and English for specific purposes.

Home Country: Philippines

Dissertation Title: Integrating Forensic Linguistics in Criminal Justice Education: Toward a Framework for Curriculum Development and Interdisciplinary Competence

TIRF Research Topics Investigated: English for Specific Purposes