Anna Roussou

Anna Roussou serves as Professor of Linguistics at the Department of Philology, University of Patras since 2012, specializing in theoretical syntax and its interfaces. Her academic journey includes faculty positions at Bangor University (1992-1998) and University of Cyprus (1998-2001) before her current appointment.

Her research focuses on Theoretical Linguistics with expertise in syntax, morphology, and semantics. Key research areas include complement clauses, complement markers, questions, empty subjects, transitivity, voice alternations, grammaticalization, and psycholinguistics. Her methodological approach combines theoretical analysis with comparative and diachronic perspectives.

Her publication profile shows consistent output in high-impact venues with a clear trajectory toward increasingly complex syntactic phenomena. The articles demonstrate specialization in Greek syntax while maintaining cross-linguistic relevance, particularly in Balkan and Indo-European languages. Recent work shows expansion into markedness theory and complexity metrics.

• Academic Visiting Fellow, MIT Linguistics and Philosophy (1997, 2009)
• Honorary Research Fellow, UCL Linguistics (2006-2007)
• Visiting Professor, University of Florence (2018)
• Lewis-Gibson Research Fellow, Cambridge Centre for Hellenic Studies (2022)
• British Academy Academic Visiting Fellow, University of Cambridge (2013)

Roussou has held significant administrative roles including Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs at University of Patras (2010-2013), Vice-President for Research at Hellenic Open University (2017-2019), and Director of the Greek Language and Culture Laboratory (2016-2022). She served on the National Council for Research and Innovation (2016-2019) and Lifelong Learning Council (2013).

She directed the Greek Language and Culture Laboratory at University of Patras from 2016-2022, which focused on theoretical and applied linguistics research with emphasis on Greek language structure, acquisition, and teaching methodologies. The laboratory fostered collaborations between theoretical linguists and language educators.