Dr Alice Dias-Mercier joined King's College Language Centre in 2018. She completed her French and Translation MA (2001) and George Mason University and her French PhD (2015) at University College London. She speaks French and English and is a Higher Education Fellow. 

In 2025, she was appointed Language Director for French in the Department of Languages, Literature, and Culture, overseeing the coordination of all French language modules. Prior to her role at King’s College London, Alice taught French and Francophone literature, language, and translation at several institutions, including University College London, Royal Holloway, and George Mason University (USA), where she also completed an MA in French and Translation Studies.Her research explores the intersection of postmemory and écriture de soi, with a particular interest in integrating creative writing and embodied approaches into language pedagogy. She is an active member of a research group dedicated to creative writing and journaling, and she advocates for inclusive pedagogical practices that promote students’ holistic wellbeing. Alice also engages in interdisciplinary exchange through guest lectures on gendered language and feminism. Recognised for her teaching excellence, Alice has received multiple nominations for the King’s Education Awards, including for Excellent Feedback (2021) and for Teaching Excellence (2024 and 2025). An associate member of the Chartered Institute of Linguists and holder of the IoLET Diploma in Translation, Alice maintains an active freelance translation practice - an ongoing engagement that provides valuable insight into the pedagogical and theoretical dimensions of translation in language learning.