Dr. Jaehyun Jo is an Assistant Teaching Professor at Rutgers University, having joined in fall 2020. He holds a PhD in East Asian Linguistics from UCLA and MA/BA degrees in Korean Linguistics and Literature from Yonsei University. His research examines the intersection of language, culture, and society through the lens of functional and interactional linguistics, with specializations in Korean linguistics, discourse analysis, and socio-pragmatics. Dr. Jo teaches foundational and advanced Korean language courses, translation studies, and cultural-linguistic subjects. His publications focus on Korean pragmatics (honorifics, negation), cultural semantics (Buddhism terminology, 'Han' in music), and language acquisition. Recent work (2018) explores formality markers in interviews and negation patterns in conversational Korean. Awards & Affiliations: Mellon-EPIC Fellowship, UCLA (2018) Excellence in Teaching Award, UCLA (2017) Research Fellowship & Summer Grant, UCLA (2017) Member: AATK (lifetime), International Pragmatics Assoc., Applied Linguistics Assoc. of Korea He has organized academic events like the 26th Japanese/Korean Linguistics Conference (UCLA, 2018) and contributed musically to the documentary 'Land of My Father' (2019).
Prof. Dr. Aysel Uzuntaş is a full-time Professor at the Turkish-German University's Faculty of Culture and Social Sciences, where she heads the Department of Cultural and Communication Sciences. She concurrently serves as Vice Rector since 2022. Previously, she held leadership roles including Dean of the Faculty (2018-2021) and Director of the School of Foreign Languages (2013-2022). Her research spans: Comparative Linguistics : Turkish-German structural analysis Intercultural Communication : Cross-cultural understanding in language contexts Bilingual Education : Turkish-German language acquisition frameworks Pedagogical Innovation : Integrated reading-writing methodologies She received a DAAD Research Scholarship supporting extended research at four German institutions: University of Passau, Freiburg School of Education, IDS Mannheim, and Bielefeld University where she later became a Visiting Professor. Administratively, she oversees academic programs and institutional development while continuing research in linguistic analysis and language education reform.
Dr. Hany Ghoneim is a Full Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Kate Gleason College of Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). He holds a B.S. and M.S. from Cairo University, Egypt, and a Ph.D. from Rutgers University, followed by a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at AT&T Bell Laboratories. His academic career spans over two decades at RIT, with additional research collaborations at IBM, Edward Air Force, Cornell Injection Molding Laboratories, and Lord Corporation. Research Focus: Dr. Ghoneim specializes in advanced materials and mechanical systems, with core expertise in: Development of flexible-matrix composites for high-efficiency pumps and damping systems Innovations in vibration control through novel composite structures and nonlinear dynamics Thermo-viscoplastic modeling and finite element implementation Biomimetic structures inspired by cardiovascular mechanics Polymer composite reinforcement for industrial applications His publications predominantly explore composite material behavior under dynamic loading, pump optimization using auxetic structures, and vibration damping solutions. Recent work shows increasing focus on energy-efficient systems and biomimetic designs. Awards & Recognition: Eisenhart Award for Outstanding Teaching (RIT, 2001) Academic Contributions: Dr. Ghoneim has supervised dozens of graduate theses, serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Vibration and Control , and teaches advanced courses including Strength of Materials, Composite Materials, and Engineering Vibrations. His industry collaborations have resulted in applied research spanning aerospace, automotive, and medical device domains.
Francesco Morleo is a Researcher in Portuguese/Brazilian Language, Translation, and Linguistics at the University of Naples L'Orientale's Department of Literary, Linguistic and Comparative Studies. His academic work spans multiple institutions including previous teaching positions at Chieti/Pescara University and the University of Salento. He currently teaches Portuguese Language II and III courses for the Linguistic and Cultural Mediation, Languages, Literatures and Cultures of Europe and the Americas, and Comparative Languages and Cultures degree programs. Morleo also serves as the Internship and AAF coordinator for the three-year degree course in Languages, Literatures, and Cultures of Europe and the Americas for students with surnames N to Z. His research interests focus on Portuguese linguistics with particular emphasis on discourse markers, linguistic variation in Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese, corpus linguistics applications in language teaching, audiovisual translation, and the representation of Portuguese in cinema. Morleo has produced extensive scholarly work examining pragmatic aspects of Portuguese language use, linguistic phenomena in film dialogue, and translation challenges. His publications reveal a consistent focus on how Portuguese language functions in various communicative contexts, from political discourse to cinematic representation. Analysis of his recent publications shows a clear research trajectory centered on discourse analysis of Portuguese language, with increasing attention to multimodal contexts such as film and digital communication. His work demonstrates strong connections between theoretical linguistics and practical applications in language teaching and translation. Morleo's research often employs corpus-based methodologies to examine authentic language use, particularly in cinematic contexts. Member of AISPEB (Associazione Italiana Studi Portoghesi e Brasiliani) since 2014 Member of AItLA (Associazione Italiana di Linguistica Applicata) since 2022 Member of editorial board for "Atlântica, Luso-brazilian Linguistics, Philology, Translation and Interpreting Studies" As an active academic, Morleo has participated in numerous international conferences, often presenting on discourse markers, linguistic variation, and Portuguese language in cinematic contexts. He has served on organizing committees for major academic events including the VI Convegno AISPEB and the "Jorge de Sena cent'anni di eresia" conference. His research collaborations include participation in the international project "I-FALA Luso-Brazilian Film Dialogues" as corpus manager and involvement in the PRIN project "LEXECON" focused on economic language. Morleo maintains active engagement with academic communities through conference participation and editorial work, demonstrating his commitment to advancing research in Portuguese linguistics and translation studies.
Mayumi Masuko is a Professor at the School of International Liberal Studies, International Christian University, specializing in Theoretical Linguistics with a focus on Semantics and Pragmatics. She holds a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Cambridge and has maintained an active research profile since the 1990s. PhD in Linguistics, University of Cambridge MPhil in Linguistics, University of Cambridge BA in Liberal Arts (English Linguistics), International Christian University Her research centers on the syntax-semantics-pragmatics interface, particularly examining lexical meaning extension, valence change, and argument suppression in Japanese and English. She investigates how contextual factors influence grammatical acceptability, with notable work on politeness formalization, connectives, and cross-linguistic comparisons of verb behavior. Her studies often bridge theoretical linguistics with applied concerns in academic writing and language education. Her publication record from 1995-2006 reveals consistent engagement with lexical semantics and pragmatic interfaces, demonstrating methodological diversity through corpus analysis, theoretical modeling, and cross-linguistic comparison. Key themes include the role of context in meaning determination, the fluidity of verb valence, and the pragmatic constraints on grammatical structures. JACET Award (Academic), 1998 Dr. Masuko has led multiple internal research projects including “Pragmatics of Politeness Formalization” (2006) and “Verb Meaning Reclassification in Japanese” (2002), receiving institutional support for her investigations into linguistic theory. Her teaching portfolio includes advanced seminars on pragmatics and semantics, reflecting her research expertise. She maintains affiliations with the Global Education Center and has participated in international collaborations, including a visiting researcher position at Cambridge University (2007-2009). Her work connects theoretical linguistics with practical applications in language education, particularly through analyses of academic vocabulary and plagiarism in second-language writing. Current research directions appear focused on computational approaches to contextual meaning and the formalization of pragmatic phenomena in Japanese grammar.
