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• Syntax
• Lexicon
• Formal Linguistics
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Karolina Zuchewicz is a researcher affiliated with Humboldt University Berlin’s Department of Slavic and Hungarian Studies and the Leibniz ZAS Berlin. She earned her PhD in 2020 from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, focusing on the interaction between perfective aspect and factivity in Polish. Her academic journey includes a research assistant position at Freie Universität Berlin (2015-2016) and a junior professorship granted in 2022. PhD in Linguistics, Humboldt University Berlin (2020) Research Assistant, Freie Universität Berlin (2015-2016) Junior Professorship (2022) Zuchewicz specializes in syntax, semantics, and formal Slavic linguistics, particularly investigating clause-embedding verbs, incrementality, and factivity across Polish and German. Her work bridges theoretical syntax with empirical analysis of Slavic morphosyntax. Her recent publications explore factivity-assertiveness alternations in German and Polish, generalized incrementality in clause-embedding predicates, and aspect-veridicality interactions. These contributions appear in peer-reviewed venues such as Open Slavic Linguistics and Sinn und Bedeutung . She actively collaborates with linguists like André Meinunger and Luka Szucsich, participating in workshops such as the MECORE Closing Workshop and FASL33. Her research is associated with projects analyzing mood markers, clausal complementation, and syntactic typology.

Natasha KorotkovaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Formal semantics
• Formal pragmatics
• Philosophy of language
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Dr. Natasha Korotkova is a tenured Assistant Professor at Utrecht University, where she serves as a researcher at the Language, Logic and Information group within the Institute for Language Sciences and teaches in the Liberal Arts and Sciences program at University College Utrecht. Her academic journey includes a PhD in linguistics from UCLA following studies at the Russian State University for the Humanities, with prior research positions at the Linguistics Department in Konstanz and the Collaborative Research Center 'Construction of Meaning' in Tübingen. Her research program centers on knowledge and belief systems across languages, examining how linguistic structures express epistemic and doxastic notions. She investigates evidentiality, modality, subjective language, attitude ascriptions, clausal complementation, speech acts, and question bias with a strong cross-linguistic component. Her collaborative work with Pranav Anand at UC Santa Cruz has significantly advanced understanding of predicates of personal taste and subjective meaning. She has conducted extensive fieldwork on Slavic languages, Georgian, Turkish, and Adyghe, with particular focus on evidential perfects and non-canonical interrogatives. Her recent publications reveal a growing emphasis on the intersection of epistemic modality and discourse structure, with increasing attention to Russian and other Slavic languages. Her work consistently bridges formal linguistic theory with philosophical questions about knowledge representation and linguistic expression of evidence. She maintains active collaborations across European institutions and regularly presents at major linguistics conferences including Amsterdam Colloquium and Sinn und Bedeutung. Dr. Korotkova is also an active photographer with images licensed under Creative Commons, and an outdoor enthusiast who documents natural landscapes and social events through her photography. Her dual commitment to rigorous academic inquiry and artistic expression reflects her interdisciplinary approach to understanding human communication and cognition.

• Semantics
• Syntax
• Morphology
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Boban Arsenijevic is a Professor at the Institute of Slavic Studies within the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Graz, Austria. His academic position and research profile establish him as a prominent figure in Slavic linguistics. His research interests encompass: Semantics, syntax, and morphology with special focus on their interfaces Verbal aspect and Slavic verb prefixation Agreement mechanisms, particularly gender agreement Clausal embedding and relativization The evolution of language Sociolinguistics and language policy Philosophy of language Professor Arsenijevic employs formal methods in his research, primarily generative grammar and formal semantics, while remaining open to functional considerations when appropriate. His empirical approach combines speaker introspection, corpus analysis, and experimental methods depending on the research question. He is an active member of the "Dimensions of Europe" profile area and participates in the "Heterogeneity and cohesion" and "Language and Plurality" research networks at the University of Graz. His recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate consistent focus on verbal aspect, agreement phenomena, and morphosyntactic structures in Western South Slavic languages. His work bridges theoretical linguistic frameworks with concrete empirical data, including the development of specialized resources like the WeSoSlaV database for the Western South Slavic verbal system. His research shows particular attention to theme vowels, secondary imperfectivization, and morphosyntactic variation across Slavic languages. Professor Arsenijevic maintains an active research agenda with numerous publications each year, reflecting his significant contribution to the field of Slavic linguistics. His work connects theoretical linguistics with practical applications in language teaching and language policy.

• Linguistics
• Semantics
• Grammatical Variation
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Marie-Louise Sørensen is a University Lecturer in the Languages Department at Åbo Akademi University's Faculty of Arts, Psychology and Theology. She holds a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Copenhagen (2019), following a Master's (2013) and Bachelor's (2011) in Linguistics and Japanese Studies. Her research focuses on semantic-grammatical relationships in languages, with specializations in complement clauses, Bantu languages (specifically Ruuli in Uganda), and second language acquisition of Nordic languages. She teaches Danish language/culture and modern Nordic literature, including courses like 'Modern Nordic Novel' and advanced Danish language modules. Her academic contributions include editorial work for Acta Linguistica Hafniensia and active participation in linguistic associations like The Linguistic Circle of Copenhagen. Research interests span typological studies, Danish syntax, and cross-linguistic analysis of complementation strategies. Recent work compares preposition usage in L1/L2 Danish writing and explores clausal structures in Ruuli. Key Activities : 57th Annual Meeting of Societas Linguistica Europaea (2024), NordAnd 16 Conference (2024) Teaching : Danish language courses (5 ECTS modules), Nordic literature analysis Her publications demonstrate expertise in syntax-semantics interfaces, with a focus on understudied Bantu languages and applied linguistics in second language education. Research consistently bridges theoretical linguistics with empirical fieldwork and corpus analysis.

Concepción Virtues Cabrillana LealView profile

Professor

• Latin Philology
• Historical Linguistics
• Syntax
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Concepción Virtues Cabrillana Leal is a Full Professor of Latin Philology at the University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain), affiliated with the Department of Latin and Greek. She holds a doctorate from the University of Seville (1991) with a thesis on word order in Cicero's Ad Atticum. Her research focuses on Latin syntax and semantics, particularly stative verbs, secondary predicates, and Vulgar/Late Latin evolution. She has held visiting positions at universities like Oxford, Amsterdam, and Liège, and currently serves on the International Committee on Latin Linguistics. Her work bridges classical and modern linguistic analysis, with contributions to Latin comedy, Thomas More's writings, and critical editions of Terence, Tacitus, and More's works. Education PhD in Latin Philology, University of Seville (1991) Master's in Classical Philology, University of Seville (1988) Bachelor's in Classical Philology, University of Seville (1985) Research Interests Her interdisciplinary research emphasizes syntactic-semantic analysis of Latin verbs (e.g., 'sum', 'fio', 'esto'), word order, and pragmatics in classical and post-classical texts. Key areas include: Stative verb semantics and predicate structures Latin comedy (Plautus/Terence) and intertextuality in humanist works Case usage and subordination in classical and late Latin Critical editions and translations of Latin texts Awards & Recognition Recipient of multiple national research acknowledgments, including: Teaching and Research Excellence awards from Galicia's Quality Agency Principal Investigator of Spanish Government-funded projects (1998–2017) Membership in the International Committee on Latin Linguistics (CILL) Visiting scholarships at Oxford, Liège, and Amsterdam Grants & Collaborations Lead researcher on projects exploring Latin syntax, semantics, and historical linguistics. Collaborator with international institutions such as the Université de Liège and the Fondation Hardt pour l'Étude de l'Antiquité Classique. Labs/Teams Active in the CLASMED (Classical and Medieval Studies) research group and co-edits volumes in the Manuales y Anejos de Emerita series.

Alexander WilliamsView profile

Associate Professor

• Philosophy of Language
• Semantics
• Syntax
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Alexander Williams is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Linguistics and Philosophy at the University of Maryland, College Park. He is also a member of the Maryland Language Science Center. His research focuses on the intersection of semantics, syntax, and philosophy of language, with special attention to event structures, argument relations, and their acquisition and processing in human cognition. Key areas include syntactic bootstrapping in child language, event perception, and formal semantic analysis of quantifiers and control structures. Williams’ work spans theoretical linguistics and empirical psycholinguistics. He has explored how children infer word meanings through syntactic cues, the cognitive limits of visual event representation (e.g., 4-participant trade events), and the psychological reality of syntactic theories like restricted quantification. He co-leads the NSF-funded project Transitivity of Sentences and Scenes in Early Language Development , involving collaborations with students and researchers like Laurel Perkins and Tyler Knowlton. His teaching includes graduate courses on semantics and syntax, and undergraduate philosophy of language. He has advised over 20 graduate students and served on numerous dissertation committees, fostering a vibrant research community in language sciences. Key contributions include redefining event semantics, challenging traditional views of thematic relations, and advancing methodologies for studying implicit control in sentence processing. His work bridges formal analysis with experimental rigor, influencing both linguistic theory and cognitive science.

Marta VojtekováView profile

Associate Professor

• Slavic Languages
• Linguistics
• Comparative Grammar
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Assoc. Prof. Marta Vojteková holds the position of Associate Professor at the University of Prešov in Prešov, Faculty of Arts, within the Institute of Central European Studies. Her academic career includes roles since 2003 in Slavic Philology and Slovak Language, with promotions to Associate Professor in 2014. She specializes in Slavic linguistics, focusing on Polish and Slovak morphology, syntax, lexicography, and professional translation. She has conducted research stays at institutions such as Jagiellonian University and Adam Mickiewicz University, and is actively involved in international organizations like the Slovak Linguistic Society and the Slovak-Polish Commission for Humanities Sciences. Her teaching portfolio includes courses like Contemporary Language , Writing Skills , and Professional Translation . Research interests span confrontational grammar, terminological dictionaries, and comparative language studies. She has authored/co-authored over 20 monographs, textbooks, and dictionaries, including notable works on Slavic word formation, anatomical terminology dictionaries, and Slovak-Polish language comparisons. Professional development highlights include certifications in project management, communication skills, and pedagogical training. She serves on editorial boards such as Contacts and maintains international collaborations through Erasmus+ programs. Her work emphasizes multilingual lexicography and applied linguistics in educational contexts.

Esra PredolacView profile

Lecturer

• Syntax
• Turkish Language
• Formal Linguistics
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Dr. Esra Predolac is a Lecturer and Language Coordinator for Turkish at the University of Kansas, where she also serves as Assistant Director of the Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies (CREES). She holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics from Cornell University (2017). Her research focuses on syntax and its interfaces, including clausal complements, nominalizations, embedded root phenomena, extraposition, and second language acquisition, with a particular emphasis on Turkish grammar. She teaches Turkish language courses at various levels and contributes to academic publications in formal linguistics. Her research explores syntactic structures in Turkish, such as clausal complements and nominalizations, analyzing their interactions with semantics and syntax. She investigates phenomena like embedded root constructions and ki-clauses to uncover deeper theoretical insights into Turkish syntax. Her work bridges formal linguistic theory and practical applications in language acquisition. Dr. Predolac has published studies on Turkish syntax, including analyses of clausal structures presented at workshops like the Workshop on Altaic Formal Linguistics and the Northeast Linguistics Society. She actively participates in academic editing, co-editing conference proceedings such as Formal Approaches to Slavic Linguistics 18 (2011). No scientific awards or grants are listed in the provided information. She coordinates Turkish language programs and supports CREES initiatives, though no specific lab or team affiliations are mentioned.

Ken SafirView profile

Professor

• Syntactic Theory
• Binding Theory
• Anaphora
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Ken Safir is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Linguistics at Rutgers University, within the School of Arts and Sciences. His research centers on syntactic theory, binding, and the syntax of African and Germanic languages. He leads the Afranaph Project, an NSF-funded initiative to document anaphoric phenomena in African languages. Research Interests: His work focuses on the architecture of syntactic theory, anaphora and dependency, clausal complementation, movement, and the morphosyntax of understudied languages. He is especially known for his contributions to binding theory and the analysis of reciprocal and reflexive constructions in Bantu and other Niger-Congo languages. The most recent publications show a sustained focus on anaphora, phase theory, clausal selection, and morphosyntactic variation in African languages. His work combines formal syntactic theory with rich empirical data from fieldwork, often resulting in detailed grammar sketches and technical reports. The Afranaph Project has produced a comprehensive database and numerous open-access resources. NSF Grant BCS-0919086 (Afranaph Project) NSF Grant BCS-0523102 (Afranaph Project) Distinguished Professor Title (Rutgers University) Ken Safir has advised and collaborated with numerous graduate students and researchers, particularly in African linguistics. His work has been supported by continuous NSF funding, reflecting its significance in the field. He has contributed to major theoretical debates in generative grammar and has published extensively in top-tier journals. The Afranaph Project, under his leadership, maintains a robust infrastructure for linguistic data, including case files, questionnaires, and technical reports, serving as a vital resource for researchers worldwide.