About
Susan Rothstein is a Professor of Linguistics at Bar-Ilan University, known for her expertise in syntax, semantics, and the syntax-semantics interface. She delivered a guest lecture at the University of Latvia's Faculty of Computing in May 2017 titled "Counting and measuring: the evidence from 'furniture'". Her research focuses on mass nouns like 'furniture' and 'footwear', as well as locations as individual entities, and has been presented globally through collaborations with institutions such as Leiden University, Cornell University, and the University of Paris VII.
Awards:
- Humboldt Research Award (2014)
- Member of Academia Europaea
Rothstein has authored books including Semantics for Counting and Measuring (Cambridge University Press) and actively participates in international conferences, such as the 83rd International Scientific Conference of the University of Latvia (2025). She engages in public outreach through events like the Robert Blumberg Distinguished Lecture series and Researchers' Night 2023.
