Hosung Nam

Hosung Nam is a Professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at Korea University with an h-index of 22 and 1310 citations according to Scopus data. His research spans theoretical linguistics, cognitive science, and practical applications of speech technology.

Research Interests

Professor Nam's work focuses on the intricate relationship between speech production and perception, with particular emphasis on how articulatory processes translate to acoustic signals and how these are processed by listeners. His research bridges theoretical linguistics with practical applications in speech recognition technology, language learning, and clinical settings.

• Speech Recognition and Processing
• Articulatory Phonology and Gestures
• Second Language Acquisition and Phonological Sensitivity
• Cross-Modal Perception (Speech-Visual Integration)
• Acoustic Analysis of Speech Sounds
• Phonological Mappings between Languages

Publication Trends

Professor Nam's recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on speech perception and production mechanisms, with increasing applications to technology and clinical settings. His work shows strong interdisciplinary connections, bridging linguistics with cognitive science, neuroscience, and computer science. The 2020-2024 publications reveal a trend toward more applied research, particularly in automatic speech recognition for clinical diagnosis and neural network modeling of human speech processing.

Research Activity

With 52 documented research outputs from 2006 to 2024, Professor Nam maintains a steady research trajectory. His work appears in high-impact journals across multiple disciplines including Cognitive Science, Second Language Research, and Studies in Second Language Acquisition, demonstrating recognition by diverse academic communities.