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Michael R. MarloView profile

Associate Professor

• Phonology
• African Linguistics
• Bantu Languages
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Michael R. Marlo is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of Missouri's College of Arts and Science. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan (2007). His research focuses on phonology, tone systems in African languages, and Bantu linguistics, with a specialization in the Luyia macrolanguage of Kenya and Uganda. He has led major projects including NSF-funded studies on Luyia tonal systems and collaborative documentation initiatives. Key achievements include a U.S. Fulbright Scholar Award (2015–2016) for linguistic documentation in Kenya and a National Science Foundation grant (BCS-1355750) for collaborative research on Luyia structure and tone. He co-directs the ASH Scholars research team Collaborative Research in African Linguistics (CORAL), supporting undergraduate involvement in African linguistics. Teaching emphasizes field methods, phonology, and syntax, with frequent collaborations with African language consultants. Notable publications include studies on Bantu object marking, tonal typology, and micro-comparative research in African languages. Education: Ph.D., University of Michigan, 2007 Research Interests: Bantu languages, tonal systems, morpho-phonology, language endangerment, and fieldwork methodologies Grants: Over $400,000 in NSF and NEH funding for language documentation and collaborative research Teams: CORAL (Collaborative Research in African Linguistics)

Maria Maddalena ColasuonnoView profile

Researcher

• Sociolinguistics
• Arabic Language and Linguistics
• Semitic languages
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Maria Maddalena Colasuonno is a Researcher at the University of Naples 'L'Orientale', affiliated with the School of Asia, Africa and Mediterranean Studies. Her work focuses on sociolinguistics, Semitic languages, and Hebrew linguistics with particular emphasis on Judeo-Italian dialects and Biblical Hebrew syntax. She contributes to Prof. Nili Samet's research project on Late Biblical Hebrew Syntax, analyzing syntactic features through comparative and diachronic approaches. Research interests: Sociolinguistics, Arabic and Hebrew linguistics, comparative Semitic studies, Judeo-Italian dialectology. Key projects: Co-authoring entries for the Encyclopedia of Hebrew Language and Linguistics, studying diglossia in Biblical Hebrew, and investigating Modern Hebrew's sociolinguistic terminology. Her publications challenge traditional assumptions about linguistic variation (e.g., diglossia in Biblical Hebrew) and explore morpho-syntactic innovations in Modern Hebrew's technolect. She has also examined the sociolinguistic legacy of Aron TERRACINI through Judeo-Italian studies. Current collaborations include the Late Biblical Hebrew Syntax project at Tel Aviv University, aiming to catalog syntactic features with biblical and extrabiblical examples.

Ranjan SenView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Historical Phonology
• Phonetics
• Psycholinguistics
• +3 more

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.

• Linguistics
• English Linguistics
• Morphology
• +5 more

Maria Braun is a researcher in the Department of English Studies - Linguistics I at the Faculty I of the University of Siegen. She holds a doctoral degree and is actively involved in teaching, research, and academic administration, including advising students and coordinating teaching plans. Her research centers on English linguistics , with a focus on morphology , word formation , and creole languages . She has contributed to foundational textbooks and peer-reviewed studies, particularly on the structural development of Early Sranan and compound stress in English. The recent publications (2003–2009) indicate a strong engagement with morphological transparency, lexical semantics, and creolization processes. Her work often intersects historical linguistics, phonology, and syntactic theory. She has not been listed among former members and maintains active contact details, suggesting ongoing academic involvement. Active researcher and educator in linguistics Specializes in creole morphology and English word formation Co-author of major linguistics textbooks Engaged in academic advising and curriculum planning Dr. Braun has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards. She advises students with surnames A–Kq in LA Gym/Ge and BK programs and supports credit transfers and learning agreements for BA SK students. Her work contributes to both undergraduate education and theoretical linguistics research. She is associated with the English Linguistics group at the University of Siegen, collaborating with scholars like Ingo Plag, Sabine Lappe, and Mareile Schramm. While no formal lab or research team is named, her collaborative publications suggest active participation in a research-focused academic environment.

F. Nihan KetrezView profile

Professor

• Child Language Acquisition
• Turkish Morpho-syntactic Development
• Psycholinguistics
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F. Nihan Ketrez is a Professor in Linguistics at Istanbul Bilgi University's Department of English Language and Literature. Her primary research focuses on child language acquisition with special emphasis on Turkish morpho-syntactic development and psycholinguistics. Participant in the Crosslinguistic Project on Pre- and Protomorphology in Language Acquisition (University of Vienna/Austrian Academy of Sciences) Local collaborator for the Leibniz Dream project Her research explores: Second language word formation strategies Morphopragmatics in Turkish address terms Metalinguistic awareness in Turkish language learning Cross-cultural naming practices (pets, children's books) Recent publications analyze: L2 English morphology patterns Translation challenges in linguistic art Developmental stages of Turkish syntax Cultural significance in pet naming conventions

• Linguistics
• Contrastive Linguistics
• Applied Linguistics
• +3 more

Jelena M. Josijević Mitic is an Assistant Professor (30% employment) at the Department of Philological Sciences, Faculty of Pedagogical Sciences, University of Kragujevac in Jagodina. She specializes in Linguistics with a focus on contrastive and applied approaches. Her academic career includes a Doctorate in Philological Sciences (2024) and a Diploma in English Language and Linguistics (2011) from the University of Kragujevac. Education: PhD (2024): University of Kragujevac, Philological Sciences/English Language Methodology Masters (2020): University of Kragujevac, English Language and Linguistics Bachelor (2011): University of Kragujevac, English Language and Literature Research Interests: Focuses on comparative syntactic structures between Serbian and English, stylistic analysis in literary translations, and lexical creativity in branding. Her work explores superlative constructions, color semantics, and cross-linguistic translation challenges. She actively participates in projects like Dynamics of Modern Serbian Language structures and international training programs in corpus linguistics. Awards & Recognition: No specific awards listed, but her publications reflect sustained academic contribution in peer-reviewed journals like Proceedings of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts and Lexis: Journal in English Lexicology . Teaching: Teaches English for Professionals, Academic English, and methodology courses for teacher education programs. Maintains consultations on Thursdays at 2:30 PM. Professional Activities: Member of Serbian Association for the Study of English (SASE), Serbian Association for Canadian Studies (SACS), and English Language Teachers' Association (ELTA). Completed certifications in corpus linguistics and professional English pedagogy.

• Chinese Linguistics
• Translation Studies
• Modern Chinese Literature
• +3 more

Maria Giuseppina Gottardo is an Associate Professor at the Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures of the University of Bergamo. She teaches Chinese language and translation in undergraduate and graduate programs, serves on the PhD program Teaching Committee in Philological and Linguistic Studies, and holds the role of Rector's Delegate for Relations with Asian Areas. Academic Rank: Associate Professor (SSD: L-OR/21 - Languages and Literatures of China and Southeast Asia) Teaching: Chinese language (undergraduate and graduate levels) Administrative Role: PhD Teaching Committee Member Leadership: Rector's Delegate for Asian Relations Her research focuses on modern Chinese language evolution since the 20th century, translation theory and practice, morpho-syntactic Europeanization of Chinese, definiteness category in Chinese, and Zhang Ailing's literary contributions. She investigates grammaticalization processes in contemporary Chinese and intercultural translation dynamics. Recent publications center on Chinese-Italian literary translation, war narratives in Chinese fiction, and linguistic innovation in modern Chinese prose. Awards include the National Translation Prize (2009) and Friend of Chinese Literature certificate (2023). 2009: National Translation Prize (shared with Monica Morzenti) 2023: Friend of Chinese Literature certificate As a prolific translator, she co-authored approximately 20 Chinese-Italian translations of modern and contemporary Chinese novels and short stories. Her work bridges academic research with practical translation, emphasizing language acquisition and cultural adaptation.

KIKUSAWA RitsukoView profile

Professor

• Linguistics
• Austronesian Languages
• Historical Linguistics
• +5 more

Professor KIKUSAWA Ritsuko is a leading historical linguist specializing in Austronesian languages, particularly Fijian and Malagasy dialects. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Hawai‘i and has conducted extensive fieldwork across Oceania. Her primary affiliation is with the National Museum of Ethnology in Osaka, Japan, where she leads research projects integrating historical linguistics with GIS technologies and cultural studies. Her research focuses on: 1) Morphosyntactic comparison of unwritten languages, 2) Historical development of Austronesian syntax, 3) Linguistic evidence for prehistoric human migration, and 4) Sign language linguistics. She has pioneered methods applying Geographic Information Systems to linguistic research and co-edited key publications like Modern Approaches to Transitivity . Notable achievements include reconstructing Proto-Malagasy pronominal systems, tracing taro cultivation through linguistic evidence, and digitizing Fijian dialect materials. She currently heads initiatives like the Establishing Science for Universal Communication project and has secured grants from Japan’s National Institutes for Humanities and international crowdfunding for Pacific language documentation.

Kumari MamtaView profile

Researcher

• Linguistics
• Morphology
• Typology
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Kumari Mamta is a postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Linguistic and Cultural Evolution, Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany. Her work focuses on the morpho-syntactic and typological analysis of numerical systems in South Asian languages, including tribal/indigenous languages and Indian Sign Language. She is currently involved in the QUANTA project, which investigates the evolution of cognitive tools for quantification. Education: PhD in Linguistics, Jawaharlal Nehru University (2021) MPhil in Linguistics, Jawaharlal Nehru University (2016) MA in Linguistics, Jawaharlal Nehru University (2014) BA in Functional English, St. Xavier's College (2012) Her research spans typological studies of numeral systems, language preservation, and sociolinguistic issues, particularly in endangered languages. Her publications and presentations cover topics like numerical borrowing, numeral classifiers, and the morphosyntax of numerals across diverse language families such as Austroasiatic, Tibeto-Burman, and Dravidian. Recent trends in her work include the creation of the South Asian Numerals Database (SAND), comparative analyses of numeral systems, and interdisciplinary approaches linking linguistic structures with cultural evolution. She has actively participated in international conferences and seminars focused on endangered languages, Austroasiatic linguistics, and Himalayan language preservation.

Seoyeon JangView profile

Lecturer

• Formal Semantics
• Cross-linguistic Semantics
• Syntax-Semantics Interface
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Seoyeon Jang is a faculty member in the Department of Linguistics at the University of California San Diego, within the School of Social Sciences. She actively teaches undergraduate courses in semantics, language acquisition, and sociolinguistics, including LIGN 130: Semantics, which she has instructed multiple times since 2018. Her institutional affiliation is confirmed through her UCSD email, office hours, and course syllabi. Her research lies at the intersection of formal semantics and syntax, with a strong focus on cross-linguistic variation, particularly in Korean. She investigates non-canonical interrogative structures such as echo questions and wh-reduplication (wh-doublets), analyzing their morpho-syntactic and semantic properties. She also explores dative alternation in English and Korean using experimental methods like acceptability judgment tasks and stochastic Optimality Theory. Her methodological approach combines formal analysis with empirical data, contributing to theoretical linguistics from a typologically informed perspective. Based on her publications and research topics, her scholarly work centers on semantic compositionality, event structure, and the interface between syntax and meaning. She has conducted in-depth studies on the non-compositional nature of the Korean echo question marker tako , and comparative analyses of wh-reduplication in Korean and Khalkha Mongolian. These works reflect a broader interest in how meaning is constructed and interpreted in different linguistic contexts. She has not listed any scientific awards or honors in the provided materials. Seoyeon Jang advises students through her teaching and mentorship in linguistics courses, but no formal advisees or research students are listed. She has been involved in academic service through teaching a range of core and advanced undergraduate courses, and she emphasizes inclusive pedagogy, accessibility, and student well-being in her syllabi. There is no mention of research grants or funded projects in the text. She is affiliated with the Department of Linguistics at UC San Diego, which provides resources such as the Language Lab and research opportunities for undergraduates. Her work appears to be conducted independently or within departmental frameworks, though no specific lab or research team is mentioned.

Martha MendozaView profile

Professor

• Linguistics
• Hispanic Linguistics
• Mesoamerican languages
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Dr. Martha Mendoza is a Professor in the Department of Languages, Linguistics, and Comparative Literature at Florida Atlantic University (FAU). She holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley. Her research focuses on linguistic politeness, grammaticalization, language contact, bilingualism, spatial language, and Indigenous languages of Mesoamerica, particularly Nahuatl and P'urhepecha. She has taught advanced courses in Spanish linguistics, semantics, and endangered languages. Dr. Mendoza has held a Visiting Associate Professor position at UC Berkeley (2006) and delivered a keynote address at the I Jornadas Internacionales de Estudios Lingüísticos (Argentina, 2019). She currently leads a project compiling a bilingual P’urhepecha-Spanish dictionary. Her work bridges linguistic theory with applied studies in language contact and Indigenous language preservation. Her research highlights include studies on P'urhepecha spatial language, Spanish-P'urhepecha contact dynamics, and politeness strategies in Mesoamerican languages. Notable publications examine morphological complexity in P'urhepecha, the semantics of texture terms, and metaphors in landscape conceptualization. Awards: Excellence and Innovation in Undergraduate Advising (2008). Grants/Advising: Ongoing dictionary project supported by institutional collaborations; advises on Indigenous language documentation initiatives. Her academic contributions span theoretical linguistics, applied sociolinguistics, and cognitive linguistics frameworks, with a focus on understudied Indigenous languages.

• Language revitalization
• Language policy
• Language planning
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Suzanne Gessner, PhD, is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Linguistics at the University of Victoria (UVic), affiliated with the School of Languages, Linguistics and Cultures. She holds a PhD in Linguistics from the University of British Columbia (UBC). Her primary affiliation is with UVic, though she also serves as a Sessional Instructor at UBC and maintains active roles with the First Peoples’ Cultural Council (FPCC) in British Columbia. Her research focuses on language revitalization, policy, and syntax, with particular emphasis on Indigenous languages. Education: PhD in Linguistics, University of British Columbia (UBC) Research Interests: Dr. Gessner specializes in language revitalization strategies, language policy development, and syntax analysis. Her work intersects with sociolinguistics, phonology, and multilingualism, particularly in BC First Nations languages. She advocates for community-driven approaches to language preservation, emphasizing practical tools like the Master-Apprentice program and language policy frameworks. Key Contributions: She has authored/co-authored influential reports such as the Status of BC First Nations Languages and contributed to policy initiatives like the Framework for Indigenous Language Legislation . Her FPCC role involves developing resources and monitoring language vitality across BC Indigenous communities. Teaching & Engagement: At UVic and UBC, she teaches courses on Indigenous languages, syntax, and linguistic anthropology. She has designed curricula like Reclaiming My Language for silent speakers and Language Nest Handbook for community programs. Labs/Teams: Collaborates extensively with FPCC and UVic’s Linguistics Department. Her work bridges academia, policy, and community practice to support Indigenous language sovereignty.

Ida Gunilla LarssonView profile

Professor

• Historical Linguistics
• Scandinavian Syntax
• Heritage Linguistics
• +3 more

Ida Gunilla Larsson is a Professor at the Department of Languages, Literature and Culture at the University College of Southeast Norway (HiØ). Previously, she held a professorship in Scandinavian Linguistics at the University of Oslo (2014–2020). Her research focuses on historical linguistics, comparative Scandinavian syntax, and heritage linguistics, particularly examining the development of the perfect tense in Swedish and variation in Scandinavian verb phrase structures. She leads the project "Variation and change in the Scandinavian Verb Phrase" (2016–2022), funded by the Research Council of Norway, which developed the Nordic Word Order Database (NWD) . She also directs the ELLA research programme under the Language in Learning initiative at HiØ. Her work involves cross-generational studies of American and Argentine Scandinavian heritage languages, analyzing syntax variation and language attrition. Key research areas include argument placement in heritage languages, word order variation, syntactic change in Scandinavian languages, and corpus-based analysis of historical texts. Her recent projects explore prosodic variation in particle constructions and the grammaticalization of auxiliaries in Germanic languages. Larsson has contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed articles and co-edited volumes on Scandinavian linguistics, including Morphosyntactic Change in Late Modern Swedish (2022) and A Reference Guide to the Syntax of North American Norwegian (2025). Her work bridges theoretical syntax with empirical corpus linguistics, emphasizing the interplay between historical development and contemporary language use.

Asma Al-HawiView profile

Research Fellow

• Applied Linguistics
• Second and Third Language Acquisition
• Pragmatics
• +3 more

Dr. Asma Al-Hawi is a Research Fellow at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) Cyprus. She holds a PhD in Applied Linguistics and Language Acquisition from UCLan (2020) and an MA in Linguistics from the University of Jordan (2009). Her research focuses on second/third language acquisition, pragmatics, semantics, and educational psychology, particularly examining English determiner acquisition among Palestinian/Jordanian and Cypriot-Greek speakers. Education : PhD in Applied Linguistics, UCLan, 2020 MA in Linguistics, University of Jordan, 2009 Bachelor's in English Language and Literature, University of Jordan, 1999 Research Interests : Dr. Al-Hawi investigates L2/L3 acquisition of English determiners, pragmatics of linguistic expressions like 'Insha’a Allah,' and educational strategies in language learning. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with applied educational practices. Publications : Her recent work includes studies on article usage in cross-linguistic contexts and the pragmatic functions of religious expressions in Arabic. Key outlets include the Journal of the European Second Language Association and Journal of Second Language Teaching and Research . Professional Roles : She has taught at Unicaf University (2020–2021), the University of Jordan (2015–2016), and served as an administrator at UNRWA (2001–2006), where she contributed to curriculum development and teacher training. Grants & Collaborations : Active in international research networks, she has presented at conferences such as EuroSLA and the International Symposium on Theoretical and Applied Linguistics (ISTAL).

Andrej MalchukovView profile

Professor

• Linguistic typology
• Morpho-syntactic typology
• Siberian languages
• +7 more

Andrej Malchukov is an active Apl. Professor (Außerplanmäßiger Professor) at the Department of English and General Linguistics, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, and an affiliated Senior Researcher at the St.-Petersburg Institute for Linguistic Research (Russian Academy of Sciences). His academic journey began with Germanic philology and linguistics studies at St-Petersburg University, followed by a candidate thesis (1990) and habilitation thesis (2002) focusing on the morpho-syntax of North Tungusic Even. His research spans multiple domains of linguistic inquiry with particular emphasis on linguistic typology , morpho-syntactic structures , and Siberian languages . Malchukov's scholarly work demonstrates exceptional depth in analyzing grammatical phenomena across diverse language families, especially concerning case systems, argument structure, and grammaticalization processes. Malchukov's publication record reveals consistent contributions to theoretical linguistics, with significant focus on typological patterns across languages. His work shows increasing specialization in grammaticalization scenarios and cross-linguistic variation, particularly evident in his recent publications on Ewen (North-Tungusic) and verbal category hierarchies. The research demonstrates strong methodological rigor through systematic cross-linguistic comparison and development of typological frameworks. Member of Academia Europaea (2022) Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellow (1994-1996) JSPS fellowship at Kobe University, Japan (2004) Visiting Professorship at NINJAL, Tokyo (2010) Malchukov has served on numerous PhD examination boards across European institutions including University of Mainz, University of Helsinki, and University of Amsterdam. His collaborative research has been supported by multiple DFG-funded projects, particularly the long-term collaboration with Bernard Comrie and Martin Haspelmath on ditransitive constructions and valency classes. He currently coordinates the DFG-supported project 'Universal and areal patterns in grammaticalization' with Walter Bisang, involving an international research team. Malchukov is also a member of the St-Petersburg Typology Group and serves on editorial boards for several major linguistics journals including Journal of Linguistics and Linguistic Typology.