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Xiao Lan Curdt-ChristiansenView profile

Professor

• Applied Linguistics
• Language Policy
• Multilingual Education
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Professor Xiao Lan Curdt-Christiansen holds a faculty position at the University of Bath's Department of Education. Her research focuses on language policy, multilingual education, and sociocultural aspects of literacy development, with particular attention to migrant communities and family language planning. She has held academic roles at institutions including the University of Reading, National Institute of Education (Singapore), and McGill University (Canada). Her work addresses macro-to-micro level policy interactions impacting language education, teacher pedagogical practices, and family language strategies. Current projects include an ESRC-funded study on multilingual practices in transnational families and collaborations analyzing Chinese international students' academic socialization in the UK. Key research areas include: Family Language Policy (FLP) frameworks Policy affordances/constraints for minority learners Language ideologies in education Transnational migration's linguistic impacts Recent publications examine heritage language development, EMI teacher challenges, and hidden curricula affecting rural migrant children. Her research contributes to UN SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) through policy-informed recommendations.

Emily HalpinView profile

Assistant Clinical Professor

• Child Development
• Language Development
• Dual-Language Learners
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Emily Halpin is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's School of Education. She holds a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from New York University (2018) and a B.A. in Psychology and Spanish from Bucknell University (2009). Her research focuses on dual-language development in Latino preschoolers, including code-switching practices, narrative skills, and family language dynamics. Her work is supported by a federal grant from the Administration for Children and Families, which funded longitudinal studies in Head Start programs. She actively contributes to HDFS by managing student internships in educational and social service organizations. Education: Ph.D., Developmental Psychology, New York University, 2018 B.A., Psychology and Spanish, Bucknell University, 2009 Research: Explores variability in Spanish/English proficiency among Latino preschoolers, linking language profiles to classroom/home factors and school readiness. Uses latent profile analysis and mixed-methods approaches. Teaching & Service: Teaches undergraduate/graduate courses in HDFS and oversees internship placements across diverse sectors.

Magdalena Solarek-GliniewiczView profile

Researcher

• Sociolinguistics
• Conversation Analysis
• Medical Communication
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Magdalena Solarek-Gliniewicz is a researcher at the University of Oslo's Department of Linguistics and Scandinavian Studies, affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities. She completed her PhD in 2024 with a dissertation analyzing communication challenges faced by Polish doctors working in Norwegian hospitals. Her current role includes teaching courses such as NOAS1100 and LING4140 in Fall 2024. Education: Master's in Norwegian Language Studies from Adam Mickiewicz University, Poland Specialized training in Polish-Norwegian Interpretation at Oslo Metropolitan University Research Interests: Medical communication in multilingual settings Conversation analysis of doctor-patient interactions Linguistic adaptation of healthcare professionals Norwegian dialect variation and comprehension challenges Key Projects: Co-investigator in the Nor-Pol project (2020-2024) on Polish migrants' L2 communication Member of the Conversation Analysis and Interactional Linguistics research group Teaching Experience: Developed intensive Norwegian courses for healthcare personnel Lector of Norwegian at Warsaw University of Social Sciences Professional interpreter at Oslo University Hospital

• Sociolinguistics
• Bilingualism
• Spanish-English Contact
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Cecilia Montes-Alcalá is Associate Professor and Director of the Spanish Program at Georgia Tech's School of Modern Languages, where she also leads the Spain LBAT study abroad program. She earned her Ph.D. in Hispanic Linguistics from UC Santa Barbara and holds B.A./M.A. degrees from Universidad de Alcalá de Henares. Her research examines bilingual practices, particularly Spanish-English code-switching in digital communication and literature, with recent work exploring texting behaviors and literary code-switching functions. Research support includes grants from CIBER, Georgia Tech Foundation, EVPR Office, Atlanta Global Studies Center, and Ivan Allen College. She has received honors from Emory University, UC Santa Barbara, and Universidad de Alcalá. Teaching encompasses sociolinguistics, bilingualism, Spanish cultural studies, and applied linguistics.

• Surface Electromagnetics
• Metasurfaces
• Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS)
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Mohsen Khalily is an Associate Professor in Antennas and Propagation at the University of Surrey's Institute for Communication Systems (ICS) within the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering. He leads the Surface Electromagnetics Laboratory (SEMLAB) and has secured over £4.5M in research grants. His work focuses on surface electromagnetics, metasurfaces, THz communication, and RIS standardization within ETSI. Education & Research: Holds senior IEEE membership and fellowships in Higher Education. Research spans metasurface engineering, RIS applications, and antenna design for 5G/6G. Notable contributions include reconfigurable intelligent surfaces for ISAC and THz on-chip communication using topological insulators. Publications & Impact: Authored 250+ papers and 4 book chapters. Key areas include holographic beamforming, wave-domain computing, and OAM multiplexing. Recent work explores STAR-RIS for sensing/communication coexistence and quantum optimization of metasurfaces. Grants & Collaborations: Led projects like PREMIER (£750k), RIS-Enabled ISAC (£450k), and Flexi-DAS (£1.2M). Collaborates with global experts like Prof. Ahmed Kishk (Concordia) and Prof. Zhi Ning Chen (NUS).

Lillian GormanView profile

Associate Professor

• Spanish Sociolinguistics
• U.S. Latina/o/x Cultural Studies
• Heritage Language Pedagogy
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Dr. Lillian Gorman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at the University of Arizona and Director of the Spanish as a Heritage Language Program. She holds affiliations with the Second Language Teaching and Acquisition (SLAT), Social, Cultural, and Critical Theory (SCCT) Graduate Interdisciplinary Programs, and Global Studies. Her research focuses on language and identity in U.S. Latina/o/x communities, heritage language pedagogy, and bilingual education. Education: B.A./M.A. from University of New Mexico; Ph.D. in Hispanic Studies from University of Illinois at Chicago Her interdisciplinary work examines intersections between language, culture, and social justice, with a focus on U.S.-Mexico border dynamics and Latina/o/x cultural production. Recent publications include her forthcoming book Zones of Encuentro (2024) and contributions to volumes on transnational encounters and bilingual youth. Awarded the 2020 UNM Center for Regional Studies Scholar-in-Residence Award and 2024 UA Digital Borderlands Fellow, she actively promotes Latina/o/x representation in higher education through programs like the Spanish for Heritage Learners Nicaragua Immersion Program and collaborations with HACU and USDA Hispanic Serving Institutions Office. Teaching includes courses on applied linguistics, heritage language pedagogy, and border studies. She has developed innovative bilingual teacher training programs across multiple institutions.

Peter M EckeView profile

Professor

• Second Language Acquisition
• Multilingualism
• Vocabulary Acquisition
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Peter Ecke is Professor of Second Language Acquisition and German at the University of Arizona's Department of German Studies. He teaches courses on applied linguistics, multilingualism, and German language/culture. Research focuses on: Vocabulary acquisition and lexical production in multilingual speakers Language attrition and forgetting mechanisms Study abroad program impacts on language and intercultural competence Assessment methodologies in language education His work investigates lexical retrieval problems, cross-linguistic influence, and the development of assessment tools for language programs. Recent publications examine grammatical gender acquisition in beginners and bilingual lexical processing models.

• Latin American Contemporary Literature
• Multilingual Literature
• Ecocriticism
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Anne Karine Kleveland is an Associate Professor at the Department of Language and Literature, Faculty of Humanities, NTNU. Her expertise spans Latin American contemporary literature, multilingual literature, and ecocritical approaches to Hispanic prose. She holds degrees from Universidad de Salamanca (Spain) and UNAM (Mexico), completing her 2017 doctoral thesis on multilingual literature through Kjartan Fløgstad's work. Education: PhD in Literature, NTNU (2017) Studies at Universidad de Salamanca (Spain) Studies at UNAM (Mexico) Research Interests: Explores human-nature relationships in modern Hispanic texts, the Mexican contemporary essay, and multilingualism in Norwegian author Kjartan Fløgstad's works. Investigates hybrid genres, self-translation, and authors like Hugo Hiriart and Augusto Monterroso. Moderates the multilingual_literature research mailing list focusing on translingual literature and cultural translation. Teaching: Offers courses on Hispanic literature, Latin American culture, and Spanish language instruction (ELE). Special topics include the War on Drugs, Venezuela's political trajectory, and multilingual literature. Collaboration: Maintains the multilingual_literature@hf.ntnu.no mailing list to connect researchers in translingual studies. Subscribers explore bilingualism, code-switching, and hybrid literary forms through this platform.

Jessica JocelynView profile

Assistant Professor

• Child Language
• Bilingual Language Development
• Sociolinguistics
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Dr. Jessica Jocelyn is an Assistant Professor and Director of Graduate Studies at George Washington University's Columbian College of Arts and Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Howard University (2022), an M.Ed. from Valdosta State (2015), and a B.A. from the University of Florida (2010). Her research focuses on bilingual language development, sociolinguistics, and global engagement, with a specialization in Haitian Creole speakers. She has conducted interprofessional service-learning projects in Haiti, Ecuador, and Guadeloupe, emphasizing culturally responsive practices. Dr. Jocelyn serves on the executive board of the Haitian Caucus of ASHA and chairs the Global Issues and Practices committee for ASHA's Convention. She teaches courses including Cultural Responsive Practices in Human Communications and Pediatric Language Disorders. Her work bridges clinical practice, education, and global advocacy, addressing language equity for diverse populations.

Sebastian HoyosView profile

Professor

• Wireless and wireline communication systems
• Biomedical sensing and imaging
• Analog and mixed-signal circuit design
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Sebastian Hoyos is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University, part of the College of Engineering. He leads the Advanced Mixed-Signal Interfaces Laboratory (AMSI Lab), focusing on analog and mixed-signal systems for communication and biomedical applications. Education: Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, University of Delaware (2004) M.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Delaware (2002) B.S., Electrical Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (2000) Research Interests: Wireless/wireline communication systems Biomedical sensing and imaging Compressive sensing and ADC architectures Multi-channel filter-bank receivers Recent Trends in Articles: Articles emphasize high-speed serial links, compressive sensing for medical imaging, and ADC-based transceivers. Recent work includes 56Gbps transceivers, mmWave beamforming, and machine learning-driven nonlinearity mitigation. Awards: 2012 SRC TECHCON Best Paper Award 2009 IEEE Colombian Chapter STSIVA Best Paper Award Multiple fellowships and academic accolades Advising & Labs: Mentored over 20 graduate students. AMSILab focuses on low-power mixed-signal systems for biomedical and communication applications. Collaborates with industry partners like Qualcomm and Texas Instruments.

Jiarong XingView profile

Assistant Professor

• Computer Systems
• Networking
• Security
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Jiarong Xing is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Rice University, starting Fall 2025. Currently a Postdoctoral Scholar at UC Berkeley's Sky Computing Lab under Prof. Ion Stoica, his research focuses on secure, efficient, and scalable networked systems for cloud data centers, ML infrastructure, and 5G networks. He earned his Ph.D. from Rice University in 2024 under Prof. Ang Chen. His expertise spans computer systems, networking, and security. Key contributions include Occam (EuroSys'24), Pipeleon (SIGCOMM'23), and FlexCore (NSDI'22), addressing challenges in network management, SmartNIC optimization, and runtime programmability. His work on NetWarden (USENIX Security'20) mitigates covert channels without performance loss. Education : Ph.D. in Computer Science (Rice University, 2024); B.Sc. in Software Engineering (Shandong University, 2017) Awards : USENIX Security Distinguished Paper (2023), Google PhD Fellowship (2022), Meta Fellowship Finalist (2022), Multiple Rice University Fellowships He has served on program committees for NSDI, EuroSys, ACM SIGCOMM, and USENIX Security, and reviewed for top journals like IEEE Transactions on Networking. His GitHub repositories showcase open-source contributions to systems research, including Occam, Pipeleon, and Ripple.

• Evolutionary Biology
• Genomics
• Population Genetics
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Reed Cartwright is an Associate Professor in the School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University. His research focuses on evolutionary biology, population genetics, genomics, and bioinformatics. He contributes to developing computational tools for genetic analysis and simulations, with applications in primate evolution, microbiome studies, and conservation genomics.

• Chicano Literature
• Mexican Popular Culture Studies
• Chicano Literary History
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Jesús Rosales is an Associate Professor of Spanish at Arizona State University (ASU), affiliated with the School of International Letters and Cultures. Born in Durango, Mexico, and raised in Santa Barbara, California, he has extensive academic experience across high school, community college, and university levels. His research focuses on Chicano literature and culture, emphasizing Chicano literary history, narratives in Spanish, and the impact of Mexican popular culture on Chicano identity. He co-edits the journal Puentes: Revista México-chicana de literatura, cultura y arte , established in 2003, and founded the Premio Nacional de Narrativa Chicana Escrita en Español to promote Spanish-language Chicano literature. Rosales also engages in creative writing, with a forthcoming collection of short stories titled Play In Dreams and Other testimonios . Education : Ph.D., Stanford University (1995) M.A., Stanford University (1981) B.A., University of California, Los Angeles (1980) Research Interests : Rosales explores Chicano literature's transnational dimensions, including its reception outside the U.S., and collaborates with students on international critical essays. Key themes include Chicano-Mexico cultural intersections, Mexican folk traditions influencing literature, and contemporary narrative forms. Upcoming projects analyze global perspectives on Chicano literature (e.g., Spanish, European, Latin American critiques) and the role of Spanish-language narratives in preserving cultural memory. Grants & Advising : As a mentor, Rosales has guided over 25 Ph.D. and MA students, many of whom pursue academic careers. His current projects include editing volumes on international Chicano literary perspectives and advancing creative scholarship through Puentes . Labs/Teams : Founder and editor of Puentes , a peer-reviewed journal fostering cross-border dialogue through essays, poetry, and art. Also oversees the Premio Nacional literary award to recognize emerging Chicano writers in Spanish.

Kaushik SeshadreesanView profile

Assistant Professor

• Quantum Information Science
• Quantum Communication Networks
• Quantum Sensing
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Kaushik Seshadreesan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Informatics and Networked Systems at the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Computing and Information, with a secondary appointment in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. His research focuses on quantum information science, particularly quantum communication networks, quantum repeaters, and photonic systems. He earned a PhD in Physics from Louisiana State University and completed postdoctoral work at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light and the University of Arizona. His expertise spans quantum networks, entanglement distribution, and quantum-limited classical communications. His work addresses challenges in quantum networking stack design, aiming to realize the future quantum internet. Education: Ph.D. in Physics (Louisiana State University), M.Sc. in Physics, B.E. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Birla Institute of Technology and Science). Research Interests: Quantum communication networks, quantum repeaters, quantum sensing, quantum computation, and hybrid quantum-classical systems. His current focus includes optimizing quantum networking architectures and developing protocols for entanglement distribution across quantum networks. Grants & Collaborations: Involved in NSF-funded projects on quantum joint-detection receivers and photonic NISQ-era processors. His research bridges quantum optics and information theory, with applications in both theoretical and experimental quantum systems. Labs & Teams: Leads a research group advancing photonic quantum technologies and collaborates with institutions globally to develop scalable quantum network solutions.

Emily FinerView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Transnational and Multilingual Literature
• Science Fiction and Exoplanet Science
• Children's Literature
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Dr. Emily Finer is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Russian at the University of St Andrews. She specializes in transnational and multilingual interactions between Russian, Ukrainian, Polish, Yiddish, and English cultures. As founder of the Comparative Literature degree program, she bridges language studies across the School of Modern Languages. Her research spans multilingual children’s literature (focused on Ukraine), science fiction’s intersection with exoplanet science, and space policy ethics. She leads a STAIRS grant exploring ethical communication in space colonization and co-directs the St Andrews Centre for Exoplanet Science. Finer’s work appears in journals like Journal of Science Communication and Modern Languages Open . She teaches Honours modules on Russian children’s literature, modernist prose, and Pushkin studies. Notable roles include convening the School Ethics Committee and serving on the British Comparative Literature Association’s executive committee. Research highlights include a collaborative grant with Emory University on Ukrainian multilingual print culture and the Ostroh Academy partnership. Media contributions include BBC Radio features on cultural history and science fiction. Her translation of Bulgakov’s Kiev-town (2023) critically examines colonial attitudes toward Ukrainian identity.