Filip T. Loncke

Filip T. Loncke is a Professor at the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Education and Human Development, affiliated with the Psychology Department and Linguistics Program. His work bridges theoretical knowledge with practical applications to advance understanding of typical and atypical communication.

• Ph.D., University of Brussels, 1990
• M.A., State University of Gent, 1982
• M.A., University of Brussels, 1977
• B.A., State University of Gent, 1972

Loncke’s research spans psycholinguistics, bilingualism, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), emphasizing the interplay between cognitive processes and societal/historical factors like language policies. He also investigates multimodal communication and symbol use in AAC.

His scholarly contributions include co-authoring and editing books such as Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Models and Applications and The Routledge International Handbook of Psycholinguistic and Cognitive Processes, alongside over 100 peer-reviewed works.

Awards

• ISAAC Distinguished Service Award
• President’s Award

Loncke has lectured globally across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. He leads the Applied Psycholinguistics Lab, focusing on cross-cultural collaboration and clinical insights.