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• Historical Linguistics
• Celtic Languages and Culture
• Language Change
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Dr. Aaron Griffith is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Languages, Literature and Communication within Utrecht University , specializing in Celtic and Classics . His research focuses on Historical Linguistics , Language Change , and the Celtic Languages and Culture , particularly during the Early and High Middle Ages . He is also involved in academic programs such as Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance Studies and Linguistics . Expertise Areas : Historical Linguistics, Celtic Languages and Culture, Language Change, Early and High Middle Ages Research Trends : Dr. Griffith's work spans Old Irish syntax, morphology, and manuscript analysis, with a focus on Celtic language evolution , textual criticism of the Milan Glosses and St. Gall Glosses , and diachronic typology . He has contributed to digital resources like glottothèque for Ancient Indo-European grammars. Secondary Activities : He serves as Secretary and Treasurer of the Societas Celtologica Europaea . His contact details include the email a.griffith@uu.nl and office Transcomplex Trans 10 , Room 3.01A, Utrecht.

Markus ZehnderView profile

Professor

• Old Testament Studies
• Biblical Ethics
• Ancient Near Eastern History
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Markus Zehnder is a Professor of Old Testament at Evangelische Hochschule für Leitung und Management (IHL) Bad Liebenzell since 2023. He also serves as a Guest Lecturer at STH Basel (Switzerland) and Professor for Biblical Studies at Ansgar College and Theological Seminary, Kristiansand (Norway). Previously, he held academic roles at institutions including Biola University, Basel University, and the Swiss National Science Foundation. Education: Ph.D. (Dr. Theol.) from Basel University (1997) Habilitation from Basel University (2003) Postdoctoral studies at Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Harvard University (1998-2001) Courses in University Didactics at Biola University and Ruhr-Universität Bochum His research focuses on Old Testament ethics, migration, interreligious relations, and the intersection of biblical law with contemporary issues. He has published extensively on topics like the annihilation of Canaanites, socioeconomic ethics, and violence in biblical texts. Markus Zehnder has contributed to 15 edited volumes and over 30 journal articles. His work spans structural analysis of Leviticus, divine status of the Messiah, and comparative studies with Confucian ethics. He co-directs the Norwegian Summer Academy for Biblical Studies and actively participates in academic societies including the Society of Biblical Literature and Norwegian Old Testament Society.

Heiko WenzelView profile

Professor

• Old Testament Studies
• Biblical Exegesis
• Book of the Twelve (Minor Prophets)
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Heiko Wenzel serves as Professor of Old Testament Studies at Free Theological University Giessen and as Post-doctoral Research Assistant in Old Testament Studies at ETF Leuven. His academic profile bridges biblical scholarship with Islamic studies, focusing particularly on the Book of the Twelve (Minor Prophets) and interfaith dialogue between Christian and Islamic scriptural interpretation traditions. Wenzel's educational background includes a Ph.D. from Wheaton College (2008), an MA in Islamic Studies and Theology from Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen (2000), and M.Div. equivalent from Freie Theologische Akademie Giessen (1996). His classical language training (Latinum, Graecum, Hebraicum) completed in 1991/1992 provides foundational expertise for his biblical scholarship. His research centers on Old Testament exegesis with three interconnected strands: 1) The Book of the Twelve, where he examines both textual details and broader canonical questions; 2) Biblical anthropology, particularly how the Hebrew Bible conceptualizes human nature; and 3) Islam-Christian relations, exploring connections between biblical texts and Islamic theological interpretation. His work demonstrates how ancient texts continue to shape modern religious identities and intergroup relations. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a growing emphasis on comparative religious studies, particularly examining how biblical texts are interpreted across religious boundaries. His scholarship often bridges textual analysis with theological implications, creating a rich interdisciplinary approach that moves from detailed grammatical studies to broad theological reflections on scriptural interpretation across faith traditions. Wenzel maintains active membership in key scholarly organizations: Society of Biblical Literature (2007-present) European Association for Biblical Studies (2009-present) Evangelical Theological Society (2012-present) His teaching career spans multiple institutions, beginning as a Teaching Assistant at Freien Theologischen Akademie/Hochschule Giessen (2006-2010) where he taught both Old Testament and Islamic Studies, then advancing to Professor at Free Theological University Giessen (2010-present) while simultaneously serving as Post-doctoral Research Assistant at ETF Leuven (2012-present). This dual appointment reflects his interdisciplinary expertise bridging traditional biblical scholarship with contemporary interfaith concerns.

Yulia ZubanView profile

Researcher

• Prosody
• Intonation
• Heritage Languages
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Yulia Zuban is a Researcher at the Institute of Linguistics , affiliated with the Department of Linguistics/English Studies (IfLA) at the University of Stuttgart . Her work focuses on L2 prosody , heritage Russian , and the interplay between intonation , word order , and information structure in multilingual contexts.

Hsiang-Lin ShihView profile

Associate Professor

• Chinese Literature
• Early Medieval Poetry
• Book of Songs (Shi jing)
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Hsiang-Lin Shih (she/her) is an Associate Professor of Asian Studies at St. Olaf College since 2022, with a PhD in Asian Languages and Literature from the University of Washington (2013). She specializes in early medieval Chinese poetry, diasporic Chinese literature, and agricultural themes in classical texts, blending digital humanities with experiental pedagogy. Education: PhD and MA (University of Washington), BA (National Dong Hwa University) Her research explores Chinese diaspora through historical migration patterns and literary representations, agricultural narratives in the Book of Songs and Yilan, Taiwan, and digital humanities via virtual exhibits and interactive tools like ThingLink. She employs multiliteracies pedagogy to enhance student engagement and career readiness. Recent publications, including the 2024 monograph on Cao Cao’s court poetry and 2021 article on hyperlinked farming poetry in the Shi jing, reflect her focus on intertextual connections and environmental contexts. Collaborative projects with students examine Taiwanese agrarian communities, digital mapping of Taipei, and translation of diasporic works. Scientific Awards: 2024 Professional Development Grant (St. Olaf) Mellon Digital Humanities on the Hill Grant (2017) Magnus the Good Awards for student projects (2016–2019) Luce Foundation Asia and Environment Grants (2016, 2018) Shih’s student collaborations include translations of Taiwanese literature (e.g., Wu Ming-Yi’s novella, 2024) and fieldwork in Yilan’s farming communities (2018–2019). She advocates for equity-driven education through online multilingual platforms and inclusive pedagogical frameworks.

• Languages of Greater Mainland Southeast Asia
• Trans-Himalayan/Tibeto-Burman languages
• Austroasiatic languages
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Mark W. Post is a Senior Lecturer in the Discipline of Linguistics within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney, where he also serves as Deputy Head of School (Humanities) and Honours Coordinator. He is a member of the China Studies Centre, Sydney Southeast Asia Centre, and The Vere Gordon Childe Centre. Dr. Post's research focuses on the typologies and relationships among Greater Mainland Southeast Asian and Himalayan languages, with special emphasis on the Tani branch of Trans-Himalayan (Tibeto-Burman) languages. His fieldwork-based research encompasses languages of Eastern Arunachal Pradesh, India, particularly Galo and other Tani languages. His theoretical approach combines functional-diachronic perspectives with anthropological linguistics, viewing language as a dynamic process whose structures emerge from patterns of discourse and interaction. His recent publications reveal significant trends in Eastern Himalayan linguistics, with particular focus on classifier systems, topographical deixis, applicative constructions, and ethnolinguistic prehistory. His work demonstrates the exceptional linguistic diversity of the Eastern Himalayan region and its importance for understanding broader patterns in language evolution and cultural adaptation. 2011 Recipient of the Association for Linguistic Typology's Pāṇini Award Dr. Post supervises research on phonological and grammatical descriptions of Asian minority languages, particularly of Southeast Asia and the Himalayas, and on functional and diachronic analyses of grammatical phenomena. His current projects include 'Grammar and prehistory in the Eastern Himalaya' and 'A grammar and online/app-based dictionary of the Galo language.' He has received multiple research grants, including ARC Discovery Projects and funding from the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research. His laboratory work centers on the Centre for Cultural-Linguistic Diversity (Eastern Himalaya), where he coordinates documentation efforts for endangered languages of the region, working closely with local language communities like the Galo Language Development Committee of Arunachal Pradesh.

Abbas BenmamounView profile

Professor

• Linguistics
• Arabic Syntax
• Heritage Languages
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Dr. Abbas Benmamoun is Professor of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies and Linguistics at Duke University, where he also serves as Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement and Director of the Linguistics Program. His research examines syntactic theory with focus on Arabic and its dialects, heritage language acquisition, and comparative morphology. He investigates how bilingualism affects grammatical structures in heritage speakers. Recent publications analyze wh-question formation in Egyptian heritage speakers and theoretical frameworks for heritage language research. His grants include the Provost's Initiative on Free Inquiry (2024-2028) and Faculty Leadership Development Initiative (2018-2022). He previously held leadership positions at University of Illinois including Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs and Director of the School of Literatures, Cultures, and Linguistics.

• Interventional Cardiology
• Cardiac Revascularization
• Myocardial Injury
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Adrian Banning is a Professor of Interventional Cardiology at the University of Oxford's Radcliffe Department of Medicine. His research focuses on mechanisms of myocardial injury during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), reperfusion in ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), and the clinical application of drug-eluting stents (DES) and intravascular ultrasound (IVUS). He has led landmark clinical trials such as the SYNTAX trial (comparing DES with coronary artery bypass grafting) and the HORIZONS trial (primary PCI in acute myocardial infarction). His work has influenced international guidelines for revascularization strategies and biochemical definitions of cardiac injury. Key contributions include advancing day-case PCI protocols, paramedic-delivered clopidogrel for AMI patients, and Oxford's region-wide Primary PCI service. He co-authored national guidelines for valvular heart disease management and leads projects on transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). Banning has an h-index of 43 and over 200 peer-reviewed publications, with recent work exploring cerebral embolic protection in TAVI and photon-counting CT angiography for coronary assessment. His clinical leadership roles include Principal Investigator for multiple international trials (e.g., TAXUS, SYNTAX) and recruitment success in pivotal studies like Excel (left main coronary disease trial). He has trained numerous interventional cardiologists and maintains active collaborations with industry and NHS services to improve cardiac care delivery and outcomes.

Francis LeneghanView profile

Professor

• Old English Literature
• Medieval Studies
• Anglo-Saxon History
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Professor Francis Leneghan is a Professor of Old English and Fellow of St Cross College at the University of Oxford. His research focuses on Old English literature, particularly Beowulf, biblical translations, and the literary culture of King Alfred's era. He leads major projects like ROEP (Resources for Old English Prose) and co-organized initiatives such as The Age of Alfred and Ideas of the World in Early Medieval English Literature. His work bridges textual analysis with historical contexts, emphasizing intertextuality, royal patronage, and manuscript culture. He holds editorial roles for the Studies in Old English Literature book series and serves as Chair of TOEBI (Teachers of Old English in Britain and Ireland). His publications include Old English Biblical Prose (2025) and co-edited volumes like Ideas of the World (2022, winner of the ISSEME Best Book Prize). He has secured significant funding, including a Leverhulme Research Fellowship and AHRC grants. His research explores themes of dynastic narrative in Beowulf, the influence of imperial thought on manuscripts like Cotton Tiberius B.i, and the reception of biblical texts such as the Psalms. He actively organizes conferences, such as the 2026 New Directions in Old English Prose conference, and contributes to interdisciplinary groups like the Oxford Psalms Network.

• Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language
• Linguistics
• Discourse Analysis
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Aziza Zaher is Associate Professor and Careers Liaison in Durham University's School of Modern Languages and Cultures. Her research focuses on Arabic language pedagogy, discourse analysis, and linguistics. She received Excellence in Learning and Teaching (2018) and Enhancing Students' Experience (2018) awards. Zaher's publications address Arabic grammar instruction, discourse analysis methodologies, academic advising innovations, and employability development in language programs. Her work frequently intersects language pedagogy with student development strategies. Additional responsibilities include serving as part-time teacher for LFA Mandarin and academic advisor. She actively presents on student engagement, threshold concepts, and empowering pedagogy.

Lan KimView profile

Teaching Professor

• Korean Linguistics
• Second Language Acquisition
• Pragmatics
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Lan Kim is an Associate Teaching Professor of Korean and Coordinator of the Korean Language Program at the Department of Asian Studies, The Pennsylvania State University. They hold a B.A. in English Language and Literature from Chung-ang University, an M.A. in Linguistics from Simon Fraser University, and a Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Delaware. B.A., Chung-ang University, Seoul, Korea M.A., Simon Fraser University, Canada Ph.D., University of Delaware, USA Kim’s research focuses on language acquisition, linguistics, and pedagogical approaches to teaching Korean as a second language. Key areas include pragmatic competence development in L2 learners, syntactic analysis of Korean idioms and constructions, and cross-linguistic comparisons of benefactive expressions. Their work bridges theoretical linguistics and applied language education, emphasizing practical applications in classroom settings. Recent publications explore pragmatic competence in power-differentiated interactions, syntactic structures of nominal phrases, and comparative studies of Korean and Japanese benefactive constructions. Ongoing work includes revising a book chapter on virtual exchange programs in Korean language education. No scientific awards are listed. Advising and grants sections remain underdeveloped in the provided text. Kim coordinates the Korean Language Program but no lab affiliations or specific teams are mentioned.

Steven L. WinterView profile

Professor

• Constitutional Law
• Legal Theory
• Cognitive Science and Law
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Steven L. Winter is the Walter S. Gibbs Distinguished Professor of Constitutional Law at Wayne State University Law School, holding the highest academic rank awarded by the university since 2017. He joined WSU in 2002 after tenures at Brooklyn Law School and the University of Miami School of Law. His career spans judicial clerkship, civil rights litigation at the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, and contributions to legal theory through cognitive science insights. Education: J.D., Columbia Law School; B.A., Yeshiva University. Research focuses on constitutional law, legal theory, cognitive science implications for law, and democracy. Notable works include A Clearing in the Forest (2001), exploring cognitive science and law, and ongoing projects on consumerism and democracy. He has published over 50 articles across journals like Columbia Law Review and Harvard Law Review . Publications reflect themes of legal metaphor, rule of law, and democratic theory. Recent scholarship includes analysis of voting rights, legal dissent rituals, and syntax in justice frameworks. Scientific Awards: WSU Academy of Scholars (2021), Dutch Legal Philosophy Conference Honoree (2012). Advisory roles include editorial board of Democratic Theory and Netherlands Journal of Legal Philosophy . Current projects include a book on consumerism’s impact on democracy. Labs/Teams: Leading interdisciplinary research at WSU Law School, collaborating on legal philosophy and cognitive science initiatives.

Anne M. EnquistView profile

Academic

• Legal Writing
• Legal Education
• Legal Pedagogy
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Anne M. Enquist is a Professor Emerita at Seattle University School of Law, where she has served for over three decades. She is a distinguished leader in legal writing education, having directed the university’s nationally top-ranked Legal Writing Program from 2005–2015. Her roles included associate director, faculty advisor to the Seattle University Law Review and Seattle Journal of Social Justice , and mentor to new legal writing faculty. Enquist holds a B.A. and B.S. (magna cum laude) from New Mexico State University (1972) and a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Washington (1977). Her expertise focuses on legal writing pedagogy, grammar, and style, with a commitment to improving law student development and academic support. Her research and publications emphasize practical writing skills, bias recognition in legal analysis, and innovative teaching methods. She co-authored foundational texts such as The Legal Writing Handbook and Just Writing , widely adopted in U.S. law schools. Her work often bridges theory and practice, addressing challenges like millennial student engagement and legal writing program advocacy. Enquist has held leadership roles in the Legal Writing Institute (LWI), including co-founding the organization in 1985. She has delivered over 50 presentations on topics ranging from syntax strategies for ESL students to multitasking’s impact on writing productivity. Her contributions have shaped national legal writing standards and faculty development.

Emily ManettaView profile

Professor

• Theoretical syntax
• Indic languages
• Wh-questions
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Emily Manetta is a Professor of Linguistics and Director of the Linguistics Program at the University of South Carolina, affiliated with the Department of English Language and Literature within the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences. Her contact information includes the email emanetta@mailbox.sc.edu and office location HOB 616. Education PhD in Linguistics, University of California, Santa Cruz (2006) BA in Linguistics and Islamic Studies, Swarthmore College (2000) Research Focus Dr. Manetta specializes in theoretical syntax with emphasis on Indic languages (Hindi-Urdu, Kashmiri, Romani). Her core research explores: Wh-questions and displacement at clausal peripheries Ellipsis phenomena and verb-second word orders Romani language endangerment in the Mediterranean Analysis of healthcare conversations through the Vermont Conversation Lab She co-leads the Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Research Group and collaborates with the University of Memphis' Unknown Languages Research Group. Publication Trends Her scholarly output (2009-2023) focuses on comparative syntax of South Asian languages, particularly Kashmiri and Hindi-Urdu. Dominant themes include verb movement, ellipsis mechanisms, wh-questions, and syntactic peripheries. Recent work shows expansion into pragmatics and linguistic anthropology. Research Collaborations Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Research Group (University of Vermont) Unknown Languages Research Group (University of Memphis)

• Linguistics
• Bilingualism
• Psycholinguistics
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Jiuzhou Hao is a Research Fellow at the Department of Language and Culture, UiT The Arctic University of Norway. His research focuses on bilingualism, psycholinguistics, and syntax, with a particular emphasis on heritage speakers and multilingualism. He critically examines methodological assumptions in bilingualism research and explores cognitive mechanisms underlying language processing. His work spans theoretical and empirical investigations into non-canonical sentence structures, lexical interference, and the impact of schooling on language development in Mandarin-English bilingual children. His recent publications address topics such as heritage speaker bilingualism, neurolinguistic correlates of multilingualism, and challenges in analyzing non-canonical syntax in Mandarin. While no specific awards or grants are noted, his research contributes to redefining comparative frameworks in linguistics and advancing understanding of language acquisition in dynamic bilingual contexts.