Sara Merlino

Sara Merlino is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Nordic Studies and Linguistics at the University of Copenhagen. Her work focuses on multimodal interaction in aphasia therapy, utilizing conversation analysis and embodied resources to understand therapeutic practices.

Her research interests span Conversation Analysis, Multimodal Interaction, and Aphasia Therapy, with specific expertise in haptic communication, emotion management, and sensorial resources in clinical settings. Key areas include therapeutic touch, gaze patterns, and corrective demonstrations for speech rehabilitation.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on multimodal resources in aphasia therapy, particularly the integration of tactile, visual, and auditory modalities. Her work demonstrates methodological innovation through video-based contextual inquiry and detailed examination of embodied practices in clinical interactions.

Merlino actively contributes to academic discourse through conference participation including Mobsin XII and specialized lectures on conversation analysis. Her research shows measurable engagement with 21 Mendeley readers and social media visibility.

She employs diverse research methodologies including video ethnography, multimodal analysis, and clinical observation to study therapeutic interactions. Her work bridges linguistic theory with practical rehabilitation techniques, emphasizing the role of bodily resources in aphasia recovery.