Dr Hye-won Lee
Senior Research Manager
Hye-won holds a PhD in Applied Linguistics and Technology from Iowa State University (USA), where she specialized in computer-assisted language assessment, argument-based validation and quantitative research methods. As a Senior Research Manager in the English Research Group, she leads research projects related to improved or next generation assessments and learning products, and provides research-based evidence to validate quality.
She was born and raised in South Korea and moved to the UK in 2018. Prior to joining Cambridge, she participated in long-term research projects as an intern at the Center for Applied Linguistics and Educational Testing Service in the USA. She also taught and advised in-service English teachers at TESOL Master’s programmes in South Korea. In her spare time, Hye-won enjoys attending performances and exhibitions, travelling, and watching football.
Key publications and conference presentations
Lee, H., Mullooly, A., Devine, A., & Galaczi, E. (2023). Exploring interaction in video-call paired speaking tests: A look at scores, language and perceptions. Applied Linguistics.
Chapelle, C. A., & Lee, H. (2022). Conceptions of validity. In G. Fulcher & L. Harding (Eds.), The Routledge Handbook of Language Testing (pp. 17–31). Routledge.
Chapelle, C. A., & Lee, H. (2022). Validation of second language spoken assessments. In T. Haug, W. Mann & U. Knoch (Eds.), The Handbook of Language Assessment Across Modalities (pp. 273–284). Oxford University Press.
Chapelle, C. A., & Lee, H. (2021). Understanding argument-based validity in language testing. In C.A. Chapelle & E. Voss (Eds.), Validity argument in language testing: Case studies of validation research (pp. 19–44). Cambridge University Press.
Lee, H., Patel, M., Lynch, J., & Galaczi, E. (2021). Development of the IELTS Video Call Speaking Test: Phase 4 operational research trial and overall summary of a four-phase test development cycle. IELTS Partnership Research Papers, 2021/1. IELTS Partners: British Council, Cambridge Assessment English and IDP: IELTS Australia.