|   July 27, 2026
Soheil Atashian
Soheil Atashian
Lecturer
Foreign Languages - English Section
College of Arts and Sciences
  • Extension: 541
  • eMail: soheil@unizwa.edu.om
  • Office Location: 5D-22
  • Time at UoN: Since 2015
  • Marital Status: Single..

  • Before the debut of his career at the University of Nizwa in 2015, Soheil Atashian built extensive experience as an English language teacher and teacher trainer. Soheil Atashian is currently a lecturer and the Academic Advising Officer at the Department of Foreign Languages, the College of Arts & Sciences. His research interests include Pragmatics, Multicultural Competence, Blended Learning and ESL Education. He has presented his research at internationally renowned institutions, including Harvard University, University of Oxford, and the Australian National University. Soheil Atashian is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Linguistics, further advancing his academic and research expertise in the field.


    Academic Qualifications
    • Ph.D. Student in Applied Linguistics, USM, 2026
    • M.A. Teaching English as a Foreign Language, University of Tabriz, Iran, 2012
    • B.A. English Language & Literature, University of Tabriz, Iran, 2009
      Research Activities
      - Research Interests
      • Language Pragmatics
      • Multiculturalism
      • Linguistic Relativity
      • Blended Learning
            Faculty Administrative Experience
            • 2023 - Present: Academic Advising Officer
            • 2018 - 2023: Head of the Quality Management of the Department
                  Award and Recognitions
                  • 2023 UoN Academic & Administrative Excellence