Welcome to LEXICAL
LEXICAL, Laboratory for EXperimental Investigations Concerning Applied Linguistics, is in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at the Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad. It is led by Rahul D R, an Assistant Professor in the Department.
At LEXICAL, we are dedicated to advancing the understanding and use of language through systematic, rigorous and quality research. Our mission is to explore the applications of linguistic theories and methodologies in real-world contexts, focusing on solving practical problems and enhancing communication across diverse communities.
We are a team of passionate scholars who share a common interest in the dynamic field of applied linguistics. Together, we bring diverse perspectives and expertise to our work, fostering collaboration and innovation in every project we undertake.
  Highlights Â
 Lab News
Webinar Resource Person
Rahul D R delivered a talk on "Manuscript Preparation and Submission"Â at a Webinar organized by Sacred Heart College, Tirupattur, Tamil Nadu, in August 2025.
FDP Resource Person
Rahul D R served as Resource Person for the FDP on "The Writing-Publishing Nexus" organized by Sona College of Arts and Science, Salem, Tamil Nadu, in July 2025.
Research Proposal Seminar
Kadambari P S presented her Research Proposal on June 02, 2025
EEG Workshop, IIT Bhubaneswar
Marwa and Abhinav attended "Unlocking Brainwaves: An Introductory EEG Workshop" at IIT Bhubaneswar in May 2025.
Paper PublicationÂ
Sofiya & Rahul published their paper "Digital Games for Language Learning: A Scoping Review" in Research Synthesis in Applied Linguistics.
Protocol PublicationÂ
Sofiya & Rahul published their "Protocol for Bayesian Meta-analysis on Digital Game-Enhanced Vocabulary Learning" in Research Synthesis in Applied Linguistics.
IEEE Proceedings
Rahul and Colleagues published their "EEG-Based Deep Learning Model for Automated Classification of Frequent and Infrequent Readers" in the IEEE 2024 International Conference on Brain Computer Interface & Healthcare Technologies (iCon-BCIHT) proceedings.
MMTTC Faculty Induction Programme
Rahul D R served as a resource person for Guru Dakshta (FIP), organized by the UGC-MMTTC, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad and delivered talks on Teaching, Learning and Assessment.
Thai TESOLÂ
Sofiya Shahiwala presented "Exploring Individual Differences and Preferences in Game-enhanced Vocabulary Learning" at the 44th Thailand TESOL International Conference held in Bangkok, Thailand, on 24th-25th January 2025.
