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Maher BahloulView profile

Associate Professor

• Theoretical linguistics
• Applied linguistics
• Arabic language and linguistics
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Maher Bahloul is an Associate Professor of Linguistics and Language Education at the American University of Sharjah (AUS), where he has been teaching since at least 2000. He also serves as a Visiting Researcher at Binghamton University's Middle Eastern and Ancient Mediterranean Studies program. With over 27 years of teaching experience, Dr. Bahloul has taught at prestigious institutions including Cornell University, King Saud University, and Binghamton University. Dr. Bahloul earned his Ph.D. in Linguistics from Cornell University in 1994, following an M.A. in Linguistics from Cornell in 1992. He also holds an M.A. (1987) and B.A. (1986) in Linguistics from Sorbonne University in Paris, France, along with a D.U.E.L in Chinese from INALCO Paris (1987). His research focuses on theoretical and applied linguistics, Arabic language and linguistics, Arabic pidgin and language development, and language learning through performative pedagogy. Dr. Bahloul is particularly known for his pioneering work in Learning Through The Arts (LTTA), which integrates creative drama, music, dance, visual arts, and film into teaching and learning. His research interests span Arabic translation challenges in the digital age, dialectology, teacher training, and innovative learning pedagogies. Dr. Bahloul's scholarly work demonstrates consistent trends in arts-integrated education, particularly using film and visual media as pedagogical tools. His research shows a strong emphasis on practical, creative approaches to language learning that move beyond traditional textbook methods, focusing instead on student engagement through performative and multimodal activities. He has made significant contributions to understanding Arabic linguistic structures, particularly regarding the Qaaf sound across dialects, and has explored innovative approaches to translator training. College Service Award Cultural Activities Award Dr. Bahloul has advised numerous graduate students and served as Graduate Program Coordinator and Research Assistants Coordinator at AUS. He has secured substantial research funding, including a $40,000 AUS Faculty Research Grant for 'Emirati Pidgin Arabic Through the Lenses of Corpus Linguistics' (2021-Current) and multiple other grants totaling over $100,000 for various LTTA projects. He founded and manages several initiatives including the MENA Learning Through the Arts online hub (www.lt-ta.org), MLI Production (an audio-visual production company), and the New Horizon Center (NHC), all dedicated to promoting arts-integrated education throughout the Middle East and North Africa region.

Johann-Mattis ListView profile

Professor

• Computational Linguistics
• Historical Linguistics
• Language Evolution
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Johann-Mattis List is a Full Professor leading the Chair of Multilingual Computational Linguistics at the University of Passau, and a Senior Scientist at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (2021-2024). His research bridges bioinformatics and linguistics through quantitative approaches to language evolution and historical comparison. His research program develops computational methods for: Phylogenetic reconstruction of language families Cross-linguistic semantic analysis (colexification patterns) Automated detection of lexical borrowing Sound correspondence modeling Database development for linguistic typology Recent publications (2019-2025) demonstrate strong focus on: Large-scale lexical databases (Lexibank, CLICS) Automated phonological reconstruction Cognate detection algorithms Semantic change quantification South American and Sino-Tibetan language histories Methodologically, they combine phylogenetic modeling, information theory, and machine learning with traditional historical linguistics. He leads the CALC/MCL laboratory developing open-source tools like EDICTOR and CLDFBench. Current projects include computational analysis of numeral systems, sign language evolution, and refinement of reflex prediction models.

Mounia ZiatView profile

Associate Professor

• Haptics
• Tactile Perception
• Accessibility
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Mounia Ziat is an Associate Professor at Bentley University 's Experience Design department and a Senior Scientist at Tampere University . Her work bridges haptics , neuroscience , and human-computer interaction . Education : Ph.D. in Cognitive Science (Universite de Technologie de Compiegne), Master in Cognitive Science, Bachelor in Electronics Engineering Her research explores tactile perception , haptic illusions , and multimodal sensory integration , with applications in virtual reality , assistive technologies , and human-robot interaction . Recent work examines haptic feedback for navigation , tactile communication , and perceptual thresholds . Key thematic trends in her publications include: Haptic Technology : VR, tactile illusions, sensory substitution Cognitive Science : Numerical cognition, temporal perception Human-Robot Interaction : Emotional engagement, biophilic design UX Research : Dark mode displays, progress bar metaphors Her interdisciplinary approach combines engineering , psychology , and neuroscience to understand human-environment interactions.

Frances CooleyView profile

Assistant Professor

• Reading Efficiency
• Bilingualism (ASL and English)
• Cognitive Development
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Frances Cooley is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Liberal Studies within the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) at Rochester Institute of Technology . She holds a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Texas at Austin (2021), an MA in Linguistics from the same institution (2018), and a BA in Brain and Cognitive Science with American Sign Language from the University of Rochester (2009). Her research focuses on reading behaviors of deaf individuals , emphasizing strengths-based and bilingualism perspectives to improve educational practices for deaf students. Current projects include an R21 Exploratory Grant investigating reading efficiency in young deaf bilinguals (Grades 3-5). Teaching : She teaches courses in psychology (e.g., PSYC-101, PSYC-221), quantitative research methods (LEAD 351), and the Cognitive Science Colloquium (COGS 801). Her courses emphasize culturally appropriate research methodologies for deaf and hard-of-hearing populations. Labs/Teams : She leads the Reading and Deafness (RAD) Lab , which uses eye-tracking and statistical modeling to study cognitive processes in deaf readers. The lab seeks to optimize literacy acquisition through insights into bilingual (ASL-English) reading strategies. Grants & Awards : Currently holds an R21 grant exploring early literacy development in deaf children. No specific awards listed in provided texts. Professional Links : Personal Website , ORCID , Google Scholar .

Allison FitchView profile

Assistant Professor

• Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience
• Language Acquisition
• Visual Attention Mechanisms
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Dr. Allison Fitch is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the College of Liberal Arts, Rochester Institute of Technology. She holds a PhD in Developmental and Brain Sciences from the University of Massachusetts Boston and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Boston University. Her research focuses on developmental cognitive neuroscience, particularly the interplay between visual cognitive systems and language acquisition in infants and toddlers, with special attention to deaf children acquiring American Sign Language (ASL). She teaches courses such as Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and Research Methods in Psychology, and leads the Perception & Acquisition of Words (PAW) Lab at RIT. Dr. Fitch's work emphasizes understanding how joint attention mechanisms influence language development and the relationship between early language experiences and low-level visual attention processes. Her recent scholarship explores cross-linguistic input patterns (Japanese/English comparison), ASD-related cognitive functioning, and ASL acquisition dynamics using advanced methodologies like human simulation paradigms. She has published extensively in Developmental Science , Cognitive Science , and Infant Behavior and Development . Teaching responsibilities include advanced courses like Graduate Cognition and Psychology Laboratory Research, reflecting her commitment to training future researchers. Her lab investigates language acquisition in English, ASL, and bilingual children, combining behavioral experiments with neurodevelopmental perspectives. Current research themes include visual attention allocation in deaf learners and the role of social context in early word learning.

Masaya YoshidaView profile

Associate Professor

• Syntax
• Online Sentence Processing
• Ellipsis Phenomena
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Masaya Yoshida is an Associate Professor in the Department of Linguistics at Northwestern University, specializing in the intersection of syntax and real-time sentence processing. His work emphasizes syntactic prediction mechanisms and the resolution of dependencies during language comprehension. He has held academic roles including ESRC Post-Doctoral Fellow at the University of Edinburgh (2007–2008) and has been associated with institutions like the University of Tokyo, University of South Carolina, and University College London through invited talks and collaborations. Education: PhD in Linguistics from the University of Maryland (2006), M.A. in Linguistics from Sophia University (2001), B.A. in English Literature from Meiji Gakuin University (1998). His research interests center on online sentence processing and syntax , particularly focusing on ellipsis phenomena (sluicing, gapping, NP-ellipsis), island constraints, incremental parsing, and the syntax of conditional clauses. Yoshida investigates how grammatical structures are built incrementally and the interplay between syntactic representations and cognitive processing mechanisms. In grants, he secured $272,679 from NSF (BCS, Linguistics) for studying clausal ellipsis and processing (2013–2017) and co-PI'd two additional NSF grants: one for gapping research ($6,310, 2014–2015) and another for noun phrase ellipsis processing ($9,132, 2018–2020). His invited talks and colloquia span universities globally, including UCLA, University of Chicago, and Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, reflecting his expertise in syntax and psycholinguistics. While no lab affiliations are explicitly listed, his collaborative work suggests involvement in computational and experimental linguistics networks.

Sandra WoodView profile

Assistant Professor

• Syntactic structure of ASL
• Comparative syntax (spoken vs signed languages)
• Acquisition of signed languages (first/second language)
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Sandra Wood is an Assistant Professor of Linguistics at the University of Southern Maine (USM), based in the Department of Linguistics within the College of Science, Technology, and Health. She holds a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Connecticut (2013), and MA degrees in Linguistics from the University of Connecticut (2009) and Purdue University (2000). Her research focuses on syntactic structure of American Sign Language (ASL), comparative syntax across spoken and signed languages, and acquisition of signed languages as first/second languages, including homesigned systems. Prior to USM, she taught at McDaniel College (ASL/Deaf Education) and the University of Virginia (Psychology/ASL Program). She serves on editorial boards for Formal and Experimental Advances in Sign Language Theory and Sign Languages and Deaf Communities (SLDC) , reviews for Lingua and signed languages conferences, and has held roles in multicultural education initiatives (e.g., Carroll County Public Schools committee, 2015–2017). Her publications include contributions to the Deaf Studies Encyclopedia (2016) and an upcoming monograph on sign language structure. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics and applied research in deaf education.

• Developmental Psychology
• Language Acquisition
• Cognitive Development
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Amber Martin is a Doctoral Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY). Her research focuses on the interplay between language acquisition and cognitive development, particularly in deaf children who experience language delays. She holds a PhD in Developmental Psychology from the University of Minnesota's Institute of Child Development. Dr. Martin's work explores how delayed language exposure—such as in children who are deaf and lack access to sign language—affects cognition. She uses comparative approaches, studying signers of American Sign Language (ASL) and Nicaraguan Sign Language (NSL) to analyze spatial cognition, mental rotation, and other cognitive skills. Her research bridges developmental psychology, linguistics, and cognitive science, aiming to inform interventions for deaf children and understand typical developmental pathways. Her publications include studies on age-of-acquisition effects on mental rotation, spatial constructions in bilingual ASL/English users, and language-cognition relationships. She advocates for ethical research addressing the 'forbidden experiment' of language deprivation in early childhood through observational studies of naturally occurring language delays. Contact: am2631@hunter.cuny.edu , 68th Street North 613, New York.

Donna Jo NapoliView profile

Professor

• Linguistics
• Sign Language Studies
• Deaf Education
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Donna Jo Napoli is a Professor of Linguistics and Social Justice at Swarthmore College , where she has taught since 1987. She received the 2024 LSA Victoria A. Fromkin Lifetime Service Award for her career-long contributions to linguistics and social justice. Her work spans theoretical linguistics, sign language research, and literacy development for marginalized communities. Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (2024) Fellow of the Linguistic Society of America (2015) Napoli's research focuses on sign language syntax , modality effects , and deaf children's literacy . She co-founded the RISE Videobooks project , creating over 150 bimodal-bilingual resources for deaf children in 35 sign languages. Her interdisciplinary work connects linguistics with dance , yoga , and cognitive science , examining embodiment in communication. Recent publications include studies on iconic shadows in sign languages and emblems in Italo-Romance languages. She collaborates with institutions in Germany, Brazil, Italy, and Ireland on gesture-linguistic boundaries and immigrant children's language access. 2024 : RISE Videobooks received the Comenius EduMedia Award for innovative educational media 2020 : Co-authored Taboo in American Sign Language (Cambridge University Press) 2014 : Three LSA award-winning papers on medical education, language acquisition, and articulatory ease Her teaching includes courses on Sign Language Literature , Deaf Literacy , and Corporality in Storytelling (co-taught with Theater and Dance departments). She mentors students in creating STEM-focused children's books and inclusive educational tools .

Kathleen Ann Kelliher WardView profile

Clinical Professor

• Comprehensive Audiological Assessment
• Auditory Processing Disorder Evaluation and Intervention
• Hearing Aid/Amplification
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Kathleen Ann Kelliher Ward is a Clinical Professor and Audiology Service Coordinator at the Loyola Clinical Centers, Loyola University Maryland. She holds a BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders (Towson University, 1986), an MS in Audiology (Towson University, 1988), and an AuD from A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Health Sciences (2015). Her expertise includes audiological assessment, auditory processing disorder intervention, hearing aid management, aural rehabilitation, and inter-professional clinical practice. She actively supervises clinicians and leads outreach initiatives for underserved populations, including seniors and children in urban areas. Recent achievements include co-authoring a 2019 ASHA presentation on affordable hearing interventions for low-income seniors and contributing to a Cigna-funded grant exploring hearing health determinants. Her work has been cited in The ASHA Leader (2020) and The Hearing Journal (2020). She is pursuing a pending ASHA publication on accessible hearing care for urban seniors. Dr. Ward teaches undergraduate and graduate courses and mentors students in community-based audiology projects. She moderates Loyola’s National Student Speech-Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) and American Sign Language (ASL) clubs. Her clinical work emphasizes interprofessional collaboration and innovative service delivery models.

Sameer ud Dowla KhanView profile

Professor

• Phonetics
• Phonology
• Prosody
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Sameer ud Dowla Khan is a Professor of Linguistics at Reed College and co-editor of the Journal of South Asian Linguistics. They lead research in phonetics and phonology, specializing in intonation (prosody), voice quality (phonation), and South Asian languages. As director of Reed College's Lab of Linguistics, they oversee research on diverse languages and their varieties. Their research examines the physical attributes of speech sounds, abstract mental representations, and cross-linguistic patterns. Primary specializations include developing phonological models of Bengali intonation (InTraSAL system), comparative analysis of South Asian languages, and pioneering work on Bangla Sign Language. Khan's work spans theoretical and applied linguistics with strong interdisciplinary connections to cognitive science. Analysis of their 15 most recent publications reveals dominant research trajectories: phonetic documentation of phonation types (breathy/creaky voice) across languages, prosodic typology of South Asian languages, sociophonetic variation in voice quality, and applications in language acquisition/technology. Major methodologies include acoustic analysis, perceptual experiments, and corpus linguistics. Khan teaches undergraduate courses including: Introduction to Phonetics, Phonological Theory, Intonation Systems, Field Methods, and South Asian Languages. They mentor students in the Lab of Linguistics on experimental design and linguistic analysis.

Andrej KibrikView profile

Professor

• Linguistic diversity
• Athabaskan languages
• Corpus linguistics
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Andrej Kibrik is a Professor at the Department of Theoretical and Applied Linguistics within the Philological Faculty of Moscow State University. He also serves as Head of the Center for Cognitive Studies at Moscow State University and Head of the Department of Typology and Areal Linguistics at the Institute of Linguistics, Russian Academy of Sciences, demonstrating significant leadership in Russian linguistics. His educational background includes: M.A. from Moscow State University, Philological Faculty, Department of Linguistics (1984) Ph.D. (Candidate of Science) from the Institute of Linguistics, Academy of Sciences (1988) Doctor of Science from the Institute of Linguistics, Russian Academy of Sciences (2003) Professor Kibrik's research spans multiple domains of linguistics with a focus on linguistic diversity, discourse analysis, and language cognition. His work encompasses both theoretical and applied aspects of language study, with particular emphasis on Athabaskan languages, corpus linguistics, and multimodal communication. His research integrates cognitive, typological, and discourse perspectives to understand language structure and use across diverse linguistic contexts, including endangered languages of Russia and indigenous languages of North America. His publication record shows a consistent focus on discourse structure, linguistic typology, and cognitive approaches to language. Over time, his work has expanded from traditional linguistic analysis to incorporate multimodal aspects of communication, including prosody, gestures, and sign language. His research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between linguistics, cognitive science, and computational modeling, with significant contributions to the documentation of endangered languages. His notable awards include: Russian Science Support Foundation Award in the 'Doctor of Science' category (2008-2010) Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Scholarships (2000, 2006) Fulbright program scholarship (1995) President's scholarship for outstanding young scholars (1994) IREX scholarship (1991) Professor Kibrik has served as Editor-in-Chief of the Encyclopedia 'Languages of the World' and was President of the Interregional Association for Cognitive Studies (2012-2014). He coordinates linguistics research for the Russian Foundation for Basic Research. His editorial service includes Frontiers in Cognition, Kognitivnye issledovanija, Typological Studies in Language, Studies in Language, and Cognitive Linguistics, reflecting his international standing in the field. He leads the Center for Cognitive Studies at Moscow State University and has extensive experience researching numerous language families including Athabaskan, Daghestanian, Turkic, Kartvelian, and Atlantic languages. His work spans both spoken and signed languages, with significant contributions to the documentation and analysis of endangered languages through fieldwork spanning over three decades.

Srirangaraj SetlurView profile

Researcher

• AI
• Machine Learning
• Pattern Recognition
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Srirangaraj (Ranga) Setlur is a Principal Research Scientist and Co-Director of the Center for Unified Biometrics and Sensors (CUBS) at the University at Buffalo. He also serves as the Associate Director of Community Engagement at the Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science. His research focuses on AI, Machine Learning, Pattern Recognition, Computer Vision, and Information Retrieval with applications in biometrics, document analysis, and healthcare. Education: MS in Industrial Engineering, University at Buffalo (1995) Research Interests: Development of AI-driven systems for biometric authentication (e.g., fingerprint, facial recognition) Design of datasets for chart analysis (CHART-Info), gait recognition (DIOR), and cross-domain fingerprint analysis Applications in healthcare diagnostics (e.g., dyslexia screening via handwriting analysis) Advancements in multimodal fusion (e.g., audio-visual, physiological signals) Recent Research Trends: His recent work emphasizes cross-domain learning (e.g., Ridgeformer), sparse feature aggregation (Proxyfusion), and AI applications in social robotics (AutoMisty). He consistently addresses challenges in unconstrained environments and under-represented data scenarios. Awards: Senior Member, IEEE 2019 ICDAR Best Student Paper Award (F. Xu) 2010 IBM Best Student Paper Award (X. Peng) UB Visionary Innovator Award Labs/Teams: Leads research teams in CUBS and the Institute for AI & Data Science, focusing on biometric systems, surveillance optimization, and multimodal AI applications.

• Vestibular and Balance Studies
• Audiology
• Spatial Cognition
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Dr. Chizuko Tamaki is a Professor in the Department of Hearing, Speech, and Language Sciences at Gallaudet University, where she directs the AuD Program. She holds dual doctorates (AuD and PhD) from Gallaudet, specializing in clinical audiology and vestibular research. Her work focuses on vestibular dysfunction in deaf populations, spatial cognition, and interprofessional healthcare. Education: AuD (2004) and PhD (2006) in Audiology at Gallaudet University. She has led the AuD Program since 2013 and serves on national boards like the American Academy of Audiology. Her lab explores vestibular assessment techniques and balance rehabilitation. Research interests include vestibular-evoked myogenic potentials (VEMP), spatial navigation in deaf individuals, and fall prevention strategies. She investigates how deafness and ASL fluency influence cognitive and sensory processing. Dr. Tamaki has secured NIH funding for projects like 'Vestibular Function in Diverse Deaf Individuals' and 'Fall Risks in Older ASL Users.' Teaching: Courses include vestibular studies, clinical supervision, and audiology practicum. She advises doctoral students (e.g., 13 in 2023) and mentors through research projects and internships. Awards include the 2021 AAA Board election and CAPCSD Leadership Academy recognition. Labs/Teams: Director of Gallaudet’s Vestibular and Balance Lab, collaborating with neurology and engineering teams. She develops culturally accessible balance assessment tools for deaf patients.

• Applied Linguistics
• Audiovisual Translation
• Media Accessibility
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Dr. Paweł Aleksandrowicz is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Applied Linguistics , Faculty of Languages, Literatures and Cultures , Maria Curie-Skłodowska University. His academic career spans teaching, research, and organizational leadership in audiovisual translation and media accessibility. Research Interests: His work focuses on Audiovisual translation (subtitling, dubbing, media accessibility) Translation of song lyrics in films Accessibility for d/deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences Translation of computer games and cultural adaptation Scientific Awards: 2024: AVT Hero of the Year (Subtle International Association) 2023: Rector’s Award for outstanding internship organization 2021: Polish Academy of Sciences in Lublin Best Humanities Paper 2019: Best Conference Presentation (Intermedia) 2017: Rector’s Award for organizational achievements Teaching Philosophy: Aleksandrowicz emphasizes "learning by doing," organizing internships at festivals like Splat!FilmFest and Lublin Film Festival. Students translate films and games, including Fallout 1.5: Resurrection and Atom RPG , fostering practical skills.