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Giuseppina TURANOView profile

Associate Professor

• Albanian Language
• Albanian Literature
• Linguistics
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Giuseppina Turano is an Associate Professor at the Department of Linguistics and Comparative Cultural Studies of Ca' Foscari University of Venice. Her academic focus centers on Albanian language and literature, with specialization in syntax, morphology, dialectology, and language contact phenomena. She has extensively studied the Arbëresh dialect and Italo-Albanian varieties, particularly their morphosyntactic structures under Italian influence. Her research also explores Albanian literature's interplay with language and cultural identity, including translation challenges of works by authors like Ismail Kadare. Her publications investigate topics such as quirky subjects in nonactive sentences, participle usage, complementizer distribution, and clitic climbing in Balkan languages. She has contributed to edited volumes on Albanian studies and co-edited collections on Kadare's literary techniques. Turano's work bridges theoretical linguistics with empirical studies, addressing microvariation in Italo-Albanian dialects and historical aspects of Albanian grammar. Despite no listed awards, her scholarly output reflects sustained contributions to Albanian linguistics and literature. She advises no formally listed students but has co-authored works with colleagues like Iliana Krapova and Flora Koleci, indicating collaborative research networks. Turano’s affiliation with Ca' Foscari includes teaching responsibilities and academic leadership in her department.

Mélissande TOMCIKView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Classical Latin Literature
• Poetry Analysis
• Literary Discourse Analysis
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Mélissande TOMCIK is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Montreal, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, holding dual appointments in the Department of French Language Literatures and the Centre for Classical Studies. Her research focuses on literary representations of disinformation in Latin texts and explores animal metaphors and wordplay in Latin poetry. She teaches courses such as 'History of Latin Literature,' 'Advanced Latin,' and 'Latin Lyric and Elegiac Poetry.' Her research expertise includes classical Latin literature, poetry analysis, and ancient Roman literary traditions. She has contributed to interdisciplinary studies of ancient epic poetry, particularly through intertextual readings of works by Statius, Valerius Flaccus, and Silius Italicus. Her recent work examines themes like rumor, virtue, and narrative deception in Flavian epic. Dr. TOMCIK has published monographs and articles on topics such as dawn/dusk imagery in Statius’ Thebaid and lion similes in ancient epics. She actively participates in academic conferences, presenting on subjects like 'Fake News in Flavian Epic' and 'Statius’ Literary Zoo.'

Inta UrbanovičaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Languages and Literature
• Linguistics
• Latvian Language Studies
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Inta Urbanoviča is an Acting Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Social Sciences, affiliated with Riga Stradiņš University. Her research focuses on linguistics, particularly the evolution of the Latvian language, sociolinguistic continuity, and the impact of digital technologies on language practices. Key research areas: Languages and Literature, Sociolinguistics, Digital Linguistics Active in projects related to Latvian morpheme databases and language education for diaspora teachers Presented at conferences on topics like historical language norms and technology-driven linguistic shifts Her recent publications analyze the interplay between grammatical prescriptions and language sustainability, alongside technological influences on linguistic economy principles. No scientific awards or student advisement details are documented in the provided data.

Mariano Valverde SanchezView profile

Professor

• Classical Philology
• Greek Epic
• Homeric Reception
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Mariano Valverde Sánchez is a Professor at the University of Murcia’s Department of Classical Philology, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. His research focuses on Greek Philology, Homeric tradition, textual criticism of ancient manuscripts, and mythological narratives in classical and modern literature. He completed his doctoral studies at the University of Murcia with a thesis on El aition en las Argonaúticas de Apolonio de Rodas (1986) , which examines the function of ritual obligation in Apollonius’ epic. His work emphasizes the transmission and interpretation of classical texts through medieval manuscripts and their recontextualization in later European literature. Key contributions include his in-depth analysis of the Codex Matritensis BN 4565 of the Odyssey (2020), a critical revision of Allen’s Homeric edition (2018), and studies on the mythological reception of Idomeneo’s tale in Spanish theater (2016). He has co-edited volumes such as Koinòs Lógos: Homenaje al profesor J. García López (2006) and authored monographs like El mito de Idomeneo (2016), which traces the myth’s evolution from antiquity to the 18th century. His research often bridges classical texts with later literary traditions, analyzing how ancient themes are reinterpreted in modern contexts. He critiques manuscript traditions and their editorial biases, advocating for comprehensive collation and contextual analysis of medieval codices. While no specific grants or awards are listed, his peer-reviewed publications and editorial work reflect significant scholarly engagement. Labs or collaborative teams are not explicitly mentioned, but his contributions to textual scholarship and co-edited volumes suggest active participation in academic networks. His teaching documents and authored textbooks (e.g., Homero, Odisea, vol. I ) indicate pedagogical involvement in classical philology curricula.

Rainer FranzView profile

Professor

• Word formation
• Historical linguistics
• Lexicography
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Rainer Franz is a Full Professor at the University of Economics and Business Administration, Vienna since 1993. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Salzburg (1981–1993) and completed his Habilitation in 1992. He earned his Doctorate in 1982. His research focuses on word formation, historical linguistics, lexicography, and Romance linguistics, with recent work expanding into the history of economic terminology. Research Contributions: Franz is renowned for his seminal work Spanische Wortbildungslehre (1993), a foundational text in Spanish morphology. His collaborative work La formazione delle parole in italiano (2004) established Italian word-formation standards. Theoretical contributions include studies on productivity constraints, semantic change in agent nouns, and diachronic morphology. He recently explored the acquisition of German word-formation in Carmens Erwerb der deutschen Wortbildung (2010). Awards: 2010 Full Member of the Austrian Academy of Sciences; 2010 Member of Academia Europaea; 1985 Premio Nicoletta Quinto (Pisa). Academic Leadership: Advised on terminology evolution across Romance languages, with current projects focusing on the metaphoric field of 'Liquid Money' in European languages. Interdisciplinary Work: At Vienna, Franz diversified into economic terminology history, blending linguistics with business studies to analyze metaphorical lexical development in finance.

• Formal Semantics
• Syntax-Semantics Interface
• Pragmatics
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Maribel Romero is a Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Konstanz, Germany, where she has held a faculty position since 2007. Previously, she was an Associate Professor (2004-2007) and Assistant Professor (1998-2004) at the University of Pennsylvania. She earned her PhD in Linguistics from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 1998, following earlier degrees in Latin Linguistics ('Tesi de Llicenciatura') and Classical Philology from the University of Barcelona. Her research program focuses on the architecture of linguistic meaning through multiple interfaces: Formal semantics and pragmatics core mechanisms Syntax-semantics mapping operations Experimental validation of theoretical models Cross-linguistic patterns in quantification and question formation She investigates phenomena including quantifier interpretation, focus effects, negation, superlatives, and epistemic bias. Analyses of her recent publications reveal consistent research trajectories in: Quantifier semantics and scope phenomena Experimental pragmatics of questions and bias marking Formal approaches to comparatives and superlatives Cross-linguistic prosody-syntax interactions Her work integrates theoretical modeling with experimental validation across languages. Honors include: Elected Member, Academy of Europe (Linguistic Studies Section, 2022) LUKS Teaching Excellence Award (University of Konstanz, 2015) Multiple teaching award nominations at University of Pennsylvania Administrative service includes: Equal Opportunity Officer, School of Humanities (2020-2021) Dean of Studies, Linguistics Department (2018-2019) Head of Linguistics Department (2010-2012)

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.

Lara MantovanView profile

Associate Professor

• Sign Language Linguistics
• Syntax
• Phonology
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Lara Mantovan is an Associate Professor at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, affiliated with the Department of Comparative Linguistic and Cultural Studies and the Interdepartmental School of Economics, Languages, and Entrepreneurship for International Exchanges. She specializes in the syntax, phonology, and pragmatics of Italian Sign Language (LIS), with a focus on nominal structures, cardinal systems, and irony expression. Her research bridges theoretical linguistics and applied sign language studies, emphasizing accessibility for deaf communities. She has co-authored major works like Grammar of Italian Sign Language (LIS) and edited volumes on sign language pedagogy. Her recent work explores cross-modal syntactic comparisons, tactile communication, and educational strategies for LIS instruction. She actively contributes to academic committees, including the Third Mission Committee, and has advised on inclusive educational practices for deaf students. Her publications span peer-reviewed journals (e.g., Journal of Linguistics , Sign Language & Linguistics ) and edited volumes, reflecting her commitment to advancing sign language research and application.

Florencio Del Barrio De La RosaView profile

Professor

• Spanish Linguistics
• Historical Linguistics
• Lexical Studies
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Florencio Del Barrio de la Rosa is a Full Professor at the Department of Comparative Linguistic and Cultural Studies, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. He holds a national qualification as Full Professor in Spanish and Hispanic-American studies (2019-2028). His primary role includes teaching advanced courses on Spanish language history, linguistics, and translation, as well as supervising doctoral research in language sciences. Research Interests: His work focuses on Spanish historical linguistics, lexical variation, grammaticalization processes, and sociolinguistic aspects of language change. Key areas include the diachronic analysis of syntax, morphological evolution, and language contact phenomena in Spanish and its dialects. He also explores language acquisition patterns among learners. Teaching: He teaches courses such as History of the Spanish Language , Spanish Language 1 , and doctoral seminars in language sciences. His academic positions include roles as Erasmus program coordinator and member of PhD thesis committees across European and Latin American institutions. Publications: His research spans monographs like Disponibilidad léxica de los estudiantes de español en Italia (2018) and Espacio variacional y cambio lingüístico en español (2018). Recent articles address topics like pragmatic markers, verb derivation, and syntactic change in contemporary and historical Spanish. Awards: Recognized by the Italian National Scientific Qualification (ASN) as Full Professor in Spanish Studies (2019–2028). International Collaboration: Leads Erasmus exchanges with universities in Oviedo, Palma de Mallorca, and Valladolid. Actively participates in PhD evaluation committees and international conferences on historical linguistics and language variation.

Masahiko MinamiView profile

Professor

• Japanese Language Studies
• Cross-Cultural Studies
• Bilingual Education
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Masahiko Minami is a Professor of Japanese at San Francisco State University (SFSU) within the College of Liberal and Creative Arts, Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures. He holds a doctorate from Harvard University and has served as Invited Professor at Tokyo’s National Institute for Japanese Language and Linguistics (2012–2016). His research focuses on bilingual education, cross-cultural studies, and narrative/discourse analysis, with over 100 publications including major works like Handbook of Japanese Applied Linguistics (2016) and Telling Stories in Two Languages (2011). Dr. Minami is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Japanese Linguistics , Associate Editor of Narrative Inquiry , and has held leadership roles in organizations like the Northern California Japanese Teachers’ Association and Phi Beta Kappa Society. He has received prestigious awards including the 2007 Teaching Excellence Laureate and Foreign Minister’s Commendation (2023). His academic journey includes degrees from Kyoto University and Harvard, with extensive contributions to Japanese language pedagogy, sociolinguistics, and bilingual child development. Professional activities span editorial roles, international conferences, and advocacy for heritage language preservation.

• Music Cognition
• Music Perception
• Cognitive Psychology
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Dr. Jon Prince is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Murdoch University's School of Psychology within the College of Health and Education. His research focuses on music cognition, perception, and cognitive psychology interventions. He holds a PhD from the University of Toronto and is affiliated with the Centre for Healthy Ageing and Health Futures Institute. His research explores how auditory information processing influences emotional states, cognitive functions, and therapeutic outcomes. Key areas include music-based interventions for mental health, temporal processing in auditory perception, and cognitive mechanisms underlying melodic interpretation. His work integrates neuroscientific methods with behavioral studies to examine how musical structures affect human cognition and well-being. Recent publications demonstrate a focus on ageing cognition, emotional processing biases, and sensory-music interactions. His methodological approaches include psychophysical testing, neuroimaging, and experimental paradigms examining perceptual and cognitive responses to musical stimuli. Dr. Prince maintains active collaborations through Murdoch University's research institutes and supervises postgraduate research projects in cognitive psychology and music cognition.

Kristin HagemannView profile

Associate Professor

• Romance Philology
• Transition from Latin to Romance Languages
• Syntax of Old Romance Languages
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Kristin Hagemann is an Associate Professor at the Department of Languages, Literature and Culture at Østfold University College. Her research focuses on Romance Philology, the transition from Latin to Romance languages, and the interplay between syntax and pragmatics in Old Spanish. She specializes in embedded clauses and the evolution of Romance languages, particularly Spanish and Italian. Before joining Østfold University College in 2016, she held a Postdoc position at the University of Oslo (UiO), researching the information structure of Old Spanish. She has also taught Modern Spanish grammar and the history of the Spanish language at UiO. Her doctoral thesis explored the Glosas Emilianenses, early examples of Spanish language written records. Hagemann is affiliated with research groups such as Lingvib and Språkdidaktikk, emphasizing language education and cross-linguistic studies. She teaches courses on Spanish grammar and language typology, including Spanish Grammar and Language Typology . Her publications span historical linguistics, syntax, and educational theory, including works on recomplementation in Old Spanish and cross-linguistic grammar teaching. She frequently engages with contemporary issues in language education, such as the role of multilingualism in schools and the impact of artificial intelligence on language studies.

Bruce Timothy Morén-DuolljáView profile

Associate Professor

• Phonology
• Phonetics
• Morphology
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Bruce Timothy Morén-Duolljá is an Associate Professor at Nord University, specializing in linguistics with a focus on endangered and minority languages, particularly Lule Saami. He holds a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Maryland and has held academic positions at institutions such as the University of Tromsø and visiting roles at Cornell University, Boston University, and Georgetown University. His research emphasizes phonology, phonetics, morphology, syntax, and language revitalization, with a central focus on Lule Saami—a minority Scandinavian language spoken in Norway and Sweden. Key projects include the Seagull Spoken Lule Saami Documentation (2011–2015) and the Network for Saami Documentation and Revitalization (2009–2012), funded by organizations like the Research Council of Norway and NordForsk. His publications span theoretical linguistics, language documentation, and historical perspectives on Sami languages. He has advised four doctoral dissertations and multiple theses, contributing to linguistic education and research. His work bridges empirical research with practical applications for language preservation, emphasizing the critical need for documentation to counteract language endangerment. Notable contributions include analyses of Lule Saami phonology and morphology, comparative studies of Sami languages, and advocacy for orthographic standardization. His interdisciplinary approach integrates linguistic theory, fieldwork, and community engagement to address both academic and sociocultural challenges in language revitalization.

• Linguistics
• Literary Studies
• Language Structure
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Maxim Shadurski is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Linguistics and Literary Studies, University of Warmia and Mazury. His primary affiliation is with the Faculty of Humanities. His research focuses on linguistics and literary studies, with interests in language structure, comparative literature, cognitive linguistics, and sociolinguistics. Shadurski has maintained a consistent publication record since 2011, with increasing output over time. His work spans theoretical linguistics, literary analysis, and sociolinguistic studies. Recent articles explore semantic shifts in dialects, syntactic patterns in discourse, and cognitive approaches to metaphor in literature. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided profile. He currently has no listed advisees or students.

Thomas McFaddenView profile

Assistant Professor

• Theoretical Syntax
• Morphology
• Historical Linguistics
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Dr. Thomas McFadden is an Assistant Professor at Stony Brook University, specializing in theoretical and comparative syntax, morphology, and historical linguistics with a focus on Germanic languages (especially English and German) and Tamil. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania (2004) and has held prior positions as a PostDoc at the University of Stuttgart, faculty member at the University of Tromsø, and Research Associate at the Leibniz-Zentrum Allgemeine Sprachwissenschaft (ZAS) in Berlin. His research explores the syntax-morphology interface, historical syntax using electronic corpora, and linguistic database management. He leads projects such as the DFG/AHRC-funded LASER project on syntactic structure and the DFG-funded B01 project on periphrasis in English historical linguistics. Education: Ph.D. in Linguistics, University of Pennsylvania (2004) Research Interests: Finiteness, subject behavior in embedded clauses, aspect in historical English, allophoric agreement in Tamil, case structures, alternative phase theory. His work integrates corpus-based and theoretical approaches, with extensive experience in database management (MySQL) and fieldwork.