Lene Antonsen

Lene Antonsen is a Professor of Sami Linguistics at the Department of Language and Culture, Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Teacher Education, UiT The Arctic University of Norway. Her research and teaching are centered on the linguistic and technological aspects of Sami languages, with a focus on language preservation, computational modeling, and pedagogy.

• University: UiT The Arctic University of Norway
• School: Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Teacher Education
• Department: Department of Language and Culture
• Email: lene.antonsen@uit.no

Research Interests: Lene Antonsen’s work spans Sami dialects, grammatical structures, language change, and the development of digital tools such as machine translation and digital dictionaries. She is deeply involved in applying language technology to support Sami language use in education and public life.

Recent Research Trends: Her recent publications reflect a strong trend in computational linguistics for Indigenous languages, particularly focusing on rule-based NLP, morphological modeling, and the use of North Saami as a pivot for translating into other Saami languages. She explores both theoretical linguistic phenomena and practical applications in education and language revitalization.

Scientific Contributions: While no formal awards are listed, her extensive publication record in journals like Acta Borealia, Morphology, and Nordlyd demonstrates significant scholarly impact. She is a key contributor to the GiellaLT infrastructure, a multilingual, rule-based NLP framework for minority languages.

Teaching and Advising: She teaches courses in North Saami at both bachelor’s and master’s levels and supervises master’s and PhD students. Her pedagogical work includes integrating authentic texts into grammar exercises and linking language learning to practical activities.

Research Groups and Projects: She is a member of the Giellatekno research group and involved in projects such as the development of digital resources for Sami languages and a 2023 writing seminar for publication. Her work often involves collaboration with Trond Trosterud, Laura Alexis Janda, and other experts in computational and Indigenous linguistics.