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Ranjan SenView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Historical Phonology
• Phonetics
• Psycholinguistics
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Dr. Ranjan Sen is a Senior Lecturer in Linguistics at the University of Sheffield's School of English, specializing in historical phonology and its intersections with phonetics, syntax, and heritage projects. His research reconstructs past language states, evaluates theories of sound change (e.g., the Life Cycle Model), and collaborates with museums and media to bring historical voices to life. Notably, he reconstructed John Keats' pronunciation for a 2021 CGI project, featured in major media outlets. Education: DPhil (2009), MPhil, and BA/MA in Classics from the University of Oxford. Prior roles include Teaching Fellow at UCL and Research Associate at Oxford. He co-created the Eighteenth-Century English Phonology database (ECEP) and edited special journal issues on historical phonology. Professional roles include Honorary Treasurer of the Philological Society and convenor of Sheffield's 'LingLunch' forum. Research highlights include published work on Latin phonology (Oxford University Press monograph), Greco-Roman linguistic traditions, and sociolinguistic analyses of historical dialects. He actively supervises PhD students in historical phonology and collaborates with heritage institutions globally. Teaching spans phonology, historical linguistics, and psycholinguistics at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Sümbül Begüm KörteLLiView profile

Researcher

• Old Turkic Linguistics
• Uyghur Studies
• Etymology
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Sümbül Begüm KörteLLi serves as a Researcher in the Department of Turkish Language and Literature at Beykent University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, maintaining active academic engagement since 2020 with doctoral qualifications. Her scholarly profile centers on advanced philological analysis of Old Turkic languages, with particular emphasis on Uyghur linguistic structures and Buddhist textual traditions within Turkic cultural contexts. Her research traverses Old Turkic linguistics, Uyghur studies, etymological evolution, historical semantics, and the intersection of religious texts with language development. Key investigations include verb collocation patterns in Eastern Turkish Qur'anic translations, reduplication mechanisms in Buddhist Maitrisimit literature, and cross-linguistic adaptations of Sanskrit/Chinese loanwords in Old Uyghur. This work consistently bridges linguistic methodology with cultural anthropology and religious history. Analysis of her 2018-2025 publications reveals sustained specialization in structural Turkic linguistics, with original articles examining morphological phenomena complemented by critical book reviews of seminal works in Uyghur philology. Her output demonstrates methodological rigor in corpus-based analysis while engaging deeply with Buddhist and Islamic textual traditions, establishing her as a significant contributor to historical Turkic language studies.

Narine Hakob DilbaryanView profile

Associate Professor

• Historical Linguistics
• Armenian Language History
• Classical Armenian
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Narine Hakob Dilbaryan serves as Associate Professor in the Department of History of the Armenian Language and General Linguistics within the Faculty of Armenian Philology at Yerevan State University. Her academic work centers on historical linguistics, specializing in Classical Armenian (Grabar) and the diachronic study of the Armenian language through ancient texts and semantic field analysis. Her research spans: Historical development of Armenian semantic fields Indo-European etymological roots in Armenian vocabulary Religious and cultural terminology in classical texts Methodologies for teaching Classical Armenian Preservation of linguistic heritage in modern contexts Evolution of grammatical structures from Grabar to Eastern Armenian Her work integrates philological precision with historical analysis to trace linguistic transformations across millennia. Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent focus on semantic deconstruction of core concepts (e.g., 'dwelling', 'humanity', 'law') in foundational Armenian texts. She systematically examines lexical evolution in works by Movses Khorenatsi, Yeznik Koghbatsi, and Barsegh Keseratsi, demonstrating how Indo-European roots transformed through religious, cultural, and historical influences into modern Armenian usage patterns.

Daniel KölliganView profile

Professor

• Comparative Linguistics
• Historical Linguistics
• Indo-European Languages
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Daniel Kölligan is a Professor at the Institute of Classical Studies , Julius-Maximilians-University of Würzburg . His research bridges comparative linguistics, historical grammar, and Indo-European studies with a focus on Greek and Classical Armenian. Current Affiliation : Chair of Comparative Linguistics, Würzburg (since 2019) Prior Roles : Research Assistant, University of Oxford (2005–2008); Junior Research Fellow, Wolfson College, Oxford Research Interests include verbal morphology, etymology, language contact, and diachronic syntax. He investigates Indo-European roots, Armenian-Greek interactions, and Mycenaean onomastics. His work often merges historical linguistics with digital humanities, exemplified by the VedaWeb project. Article Trends reflect expertise in: Comparative morphology of Indo-European languages Armenian and Greek historical syntax Etymological analysis of ritual terms Development of collaborative research platforms Language contact in ancient texts Diachronic evolution of grammatical features Projects : Leads the DFG-funded VedaWeb 2.0 initiative for digitally annotating ancient Indo-Aryan texts. Collaborates on expanding the platform to include the Atharva Veda and advanced search tools. Editorial Roles : Co-editor of MSB (Munich Studies in Linguistics – Supplements), MSS (Munich Studies in Linguistics), and Cratylus . Engaged in academic service through journal and conference proceedings editing.

Eugen HillView profile

Professor

• Historical-Comparative Linguistics
• Indo-European Languages
• Historical Phonology
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Prof. Eugen Hill is a Professor of Historical-Comparative Linguistics at the Department of Linguistics, University of Cologne. His research focuses on Indo-European languages, particularly Baltic and Yeniseian phonology/morphology, typology of sound/inflectional/semantic change, and language contact. He has authored over 50 scholarly publications and maintains a dedicated email for academic inquiries. Research interests include etymology of Indo-European languages, historical phonology/morphology, typology of natural language changes, and language contact effects. His recent work emphasizes Proto-Yeniseian sound systems, Baltic mood developments, and grammatical change mechanisms. Publications span from 2002 to 2024, reflecting sustained contributions to historical linguistics. He holds academic office hours by appointment and collaborates with international linguistic communities.

Haug Dag Trygve TruslewView profile

Professor

• Corpus linguistics
• Syntactic theory
• Formal semantics
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Dag Trygve Truslew Haug is a Professor of Linguistics and Greek/Latin at the University of Oslo, affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities and the Department of Classics. He holds concurrent roles as a Professor of Linguistics and has served as a Visiting Professor at the University of Oxford. His academic journey includes degrees from the University of Oslo: Cand. mag. (1996), Cand. phil. (1998), and Dr.art. (2001) in Ancient Greek linguistics. Haug’s research focuses on corpus linguistics, syntactic theory, formal semantics, and Indo-European languages, with significant contributions to computational linguistics and historical linguistics. He leads projects like the DAMOS database for Mycenaean studies and the PROIEL treebank for early Indo-European texts. His awards include membership in the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters (2016) and the HM King of Norway's Gold Medal for Young Scholars (2002). Haug is actively involved in teaching Greek, Latin, and comparative Indo-European linguistics, and serves on curriculum committees for these disciplines. His research groups include Digital Humanities, Grammar and Meaning, and Language Change. Key areas of innovation involve integrating formal semantics with dependency grammar and developing computational tools for analyzing ancient languages.

Valentina GasbarraView profile

Associate Professor

• Historical Linguistics
• Comparative Linguistics
• Indo-European Languages
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Valentina Gasbarra is an Associate Professor in the Department of Italian Language, Literature, and Arts in the World (LILAIM) at the University for Foreigners of Perugia. She specializes in historical and comparative linguistics, with a focus on ancient Indo-European and Mediterranean languages. She also serves as the Teaching Delegate of the LILAIM Department and the Rector's Delegate for Internships and Job Placement. Her research spans several core areas in linguistics, including: Historical Linguistics and Diachronic Analysis Phonetics and Phonology of Ancient Greek Etymology and Lexical Semantics Nominal Morphology in Indo-European Interlinguistic Contact in the Eastern Mediterranean Mycenaean Language and Toponymy Her recent scholarly articles reflect a consistent focus on the evolution of Greek linguistic structures from the Mycenaean to post-Homeric periods, with particular attention to syntactic changes, sound patterns, and metaphorical meanings in toponyms. The works demonstrate deep engagement with comparative Indo-European methods and philological analysis. While no scientific awards are listed, her active publication record in high-quality journals indicates strong academic recognition. She advises on curriculum development and student placement through her administrative roles. She teaches courses such as General Linguistics, Italian Phonetics and Phonology, and Linguistic Data Analysis Laboratory, primarily in programs related to teaching Italian to foreigners and digital humanities. No formal advisees or research grants are mentioned in the provided text. She is involved in departmental leadership and academic governance but no specific research labs or collaborative teams are detailed beyond her institutional affiliations.

• History of the Greek Language
• Language Policy
• Sociolinguistics
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Eleni Karantzola is a Professor in the Department of Mediterranean Studies (Archaeology, Linguistics, International Relations) at the University of the Aegean. She holds expertise in the history of the Greek language, sociolinguistics, language policy, and literacy education. Her academic journey includes studies at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Université Paris VII, and École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales, where she completed her PhD with Onassis Foundation support. Research interests focus on Early Modern Greek (16th-17th centuries), language contact phenomena, writing systems, and language policy related to adult education and multilingualism. She has directed the Southeast Mediterranean Linguistics Laboratory since 2008, establishing initiatives like the 'Literacy Network' and early modern Greek study groups. Her administrative roles include Department President (2010-2012) and Secretary General of Lifelong Learning (2012-2013). She has contributed to national and EU projects (EPEAEK, NSRF, Reprise) addressing language education and policy. Her publications span monographs, edited volumes, and journals like Journal of Pragmatics and Revista de Estudios Neohellenicos . She co-edited the series 'Language – Education – Society' and authored works on Greek immigrant education, linguistic diversity, and language change. Her work bridges historical linguistics with contemporary educational challenges, emphasizing multilingualism and literacy in sociopolitical contexts.

• General and Indo-European Linguistics
• Comparative and Contrastive Linguistics
• History of the Spanish Language
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Prof. Maria Kitova-Vasileva is a Professor at the New Bulgarian University in the Department of Romance and Germanic Philology . With a career spanning decades, she specializes in General and Indo-European Linguistics , Comparative and Contrastive Linguistics of Romance Languages , and the History of the Spanish Language . Her research focuses on: Temporal and modal systems in Spanish and Bulgarian Historical morphosyntax of Romance languages Epistemic modality and posteriority markers Philological achievements in Renaissance and medieval periods Language teaching methodologies at university level Her 15 most recent publications (2012–2017) explore medieval Spanish grammatical structures, cross-linguistic comparisons with Bulgarian and Portuguese, and the evolution of philological thought. Her work bridges historical linguistics with cultural studies , including analyses of ancient writing systems and Enlightenment-era intellectual contributions. She has served as Editor-in-Chief of ФИЛОЛОГИЯ (1994–1999) and contributed to international journals like MOENIA . She has lectured at universities in Madrid, Stockholm, Salamanca, Barcelona , and other institutions across Spain and Latin America.

Emanuele BanfiView profile

Professor

• Historical Linguistics
• General Linguistics
• Indo-European Linguistics
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Emanuele Banfi is a Full Professor of General Linguistics at the University of Milan-Bicocca's Faculty of Education, where he founded the Degree Course in Intercultural Communication (2001-2005). His career includes roles as a researcher and professor at the University of Trento (1970-1999) and leadership as Dean (1995-1998). He specializes in Indo-European, Greek, Latin, Chinese, and Japanese linguistics. Education: Classics degree (University of Milan, 1970); diplomas in Arabic, Russian, Chinese, and Japanese linguistics Research: Comparative historical linguistics, sociolinguistics, language acquisition, and typological analysis of European, Ural-Altaic, and Sino-Tibetan languages His work spans diglossia, bilingualism, and the evolution of linguistic systems, with a focus on Italian, Greek, and Balkan languages. He has collaborated with institutions in Berlin, Paris, New York, and Tokyo. Notable awards include election to the Academia Ambrosiana (2011) and leadership roles in the Italian Linguistic Society and CIPL.

Russell BarlowView profile

Researcher

• Language Documentation
• Historical Linguistics
• Linguistic Typology
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Russell Barlow is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Linguistic and Cultural Evolution within the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany. His work focuses on endangered languages of Papua New Guinea, particularly within the Keram language family. His educational background includes: PhD in Linguistics (2018), University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa MA in Linguistics (2016), University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa BA in Indo-European Studies (2013), CUNY Baccalaureate BA in Film Studies (2006), Wesleyan University Barlow's research centers on language documentation, historical linguistics, and linguistic typology with a geographical focus on the Pacific region. His fieldwork-intensive approach emphasizes preserving endangered Keram languages like Ulwa, Pondi, and Tomoip. He investigates numeral systems, language contact phenomena between Papuan and Austronesian languages, and morphosyntactic structures including antipassive constructions. His methodology combines traditional fieldwork with computational approaches to language evolution. His publication record shows consistent output in top linguistics journals with recent work examining numeral colexification patterns, areal loanwords in New Britain, and detailed grammatical descriptions of endangered languages. The publications demonstrate interdisciplinary connections between linguistic typology, cultural evolution, and cognitive science. As an active member of the Comparative Oceanic Linguistics (CoOL) research group, Barlow has secured significant research funding through Fulbright and DAAD programs. His fieldwork spans Indonesia (Gorontalo State University), Papua New Guinea, and Germany (MPI-SHH in Jena prior to Leipzig). His research infrastructure includes extensive language archives at SOAS, PARADISEC, and Kaipuleohone, ensuring long-term preservation of endangered language materials. Current projects involve analyzing esoteric numeral systems and cross-linguistic patterns in infix preservation.

• Buddhist Studies
• Vedic Philology
• Sanskrit and Pali Textual Studies
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Dr. Tamara Ditrich is an Adjunct Lecturer in Sanskrit, Pali, Indian and Buddhist Studies at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. She holds a PhD from the University of Queensland (Studies in Religion) and a BA (Hons) in Linguistics from the University of Ljubljana. Her research spans thirty years across European and Australian academia. Her expertise includes Pali/Sanskrit textual analysis, Vedic philology, and Theravāda Buddhist studies with particular focus on meditation theory, gender roles in early Indian texts, and dual deity roles in the Ṛgveda. She has taught widely on Vedic language, Theravada Buddhist practices, and Hindu traditions. Recent research emphasizes ethical dimensions in Buddhist cognitive models (2022), Theravāda perspectives on emptiness (2025), and textual analysis of the Kuthodaw Pagoda inscriptions (2021). Her work bridges historical scholarship with contemporary applications, including mindfulness in disaster research (2015). Key grants include collaborative work on Myanmar's Kuthodaw Pagoda inscriptions (2014). She has contributed to numerous edited volumes and journals including Asian Studies and Poligrafi , and published monographs like Anguttaranikayapuranatika (2012).

• Indo-European Syntax
• Morphosyntax
• Diachronic Syntax
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Laura Grestenberger is an Associate Professor at the Department of Linguistics, University of Vienna, Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies. Her research focuses on historical and comparative syntax, particularly in Indo-European languages. Her teaching includes courses on Indo-European Syntax Historical Grammar of Old Indic - Morphosyntax Introduction to Diachronic Syntax and supervision of Master's theses. Dr. Grestenberger specializes in the diachronic analysis of syntactic structures, with a focus on Indo-European languages. Her work bridges historical linguistics and modern syntactic theory, emphasizing morphosyntactic evolution. Contact: laura.grestenberger@univie.ac.at , Phone: +43-1-4277-41720, Office: Room O6.16, Sensengasse 3a, 1090 Vienna.

• Indo-European Linguistics
• Oceanic Linguistics
• Historical Phonology
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Mark Hale is a Professor in the Department of Classics, Modern Languages and Linguistics at Concordia University. His research spans Indo-European linguistics (syntax), Oceanic linguistics (Micronesian), and diachronic phonology/syntax. He holds a PhD from Harvard University (1987), an MA from Indiana University (1980), and a BA from the University of Michigan (1976). Research Interests His work focuses on: Exploiting Wackernagel’s Law to analyze archaic Indo-Iranian clause structures Historical phonology and syntax of Micronesian languages (Marshallese, Rotuman) and New Caledonian/Loyalty Islands languages Phonology-syntax interface in diachronic contexts Key Article Trends Mark Hale’s publications emphasize: Indo-Iranian and Oceanic syntactic-phonological phenomena Clitic sequencing and prosodic constraints Child language acquisition and constraint ranking Neogrammarian sound change and its theoretical implications Formal grammar frameworks (Optimality Theory, I-Language) Microvariation in phonology and syntax Education PhD Linguistics, Harvard University (1987) MA Linguistics, Indiana University (1980) BA Linguistics, University of Michigan (1976)

Heidi WaltzView profile

Lecturer

• Comparative-historical syntax
• Language acquisition
• Heritage language learning
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Heidi Waltz is a Lecturer in the Department of Linguistics and German at the University of California, Riverside. Her academic career began with a B.A. in French from California State University, Fullerton (1984), followed by an M.A. in Linguistics (1986) and a Ph.D. in Indo-European Linguistics from UCLA (1993). Supported by a DAAD Scholarship, she transitioned from Heidelberg University in Germany to the U.S. for advanced studies. Her research focuses on comparative-historical syntax, bilingualism, and language pedagogy. Key areas include Germanic syntax, Indo-European dialectology, and heritage language acquisition. She has contributed to understanding syntactic variation, verb morphology in Germanic languages, and pedagogical strategies for heritage speakers. Her publications span from 1991 to 2006, emphasizing historical linguistics and applied language teaching. Notable works address Proto-Germanic syntax, emotion verbs in Germanic, and heritage language grammar. She has also delivered invited talks on language pedagogy and heritage speaker education. Dr. Waltz's work bridges historical linguistic analysis with practical language-teaching methods, particularly for German strong verbs and heritage language learners. Her DAAD-supported scholarship highlights her transatlantic academic contributions.