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Marina Tzakosta is a Full Professor at the Department of Preschool Education, Faculty of Education, University of Crete. Her expertise spans theoretical and applied linguistics with a focus on child language development, dialectology, and language pedagogy. She holds a PhD from Leiden University and has held visiting fellowships at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Princeton University. Education: PhD in Linguistics (Phonology), Leiden University Center for Linguistics, 2004 MA in Linguistics (Phonology), University of Crete, 1999 BA in Greek Philology, University of Crete, 1996 Research Interests: Her work examines language acquisition (L1/L2), dialectal evolution in Greek, and the intersection of dialects with standard language. She advocates for dialectal teaching methods in education and explores sociolinguistic aspects of language variation. Recent Research Trends: Recent publications address sexist language use in Greek and English, dialectal pedagogy, morphology teaching strategies, and phonological development in child speech. She emphasizes applied research with practical educational implications. Awards: 2014: John S. Latsis Foundation Grant for the Digital Museum of Greek Oral History 2018: Visiting Research Fellowship at Princeton University’s Stanley Seeger Center Grants & Leadership: Principal investigator on multiple research programs, including EU-funded projects. Her work integrates linguistic theory with empirical classroom applications. She has supervised numerous research initiatives on bilingualism and language policy. Labs & Collaborations: Leads the Digital Museum of Greek Oral History project and collaborates with international institutions on dialectological research. Active in organizing conferences like the International Conference on Modern Greek Dialects.

• theoretical linguistics
• applied linguistics
• morphophonology
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Dr. Daiva Litvinskaitė works at Vilnius University's Department of Lithuanian Studies since 2021, teaching Lithuanian language to foreign students and post-Soviet literature. She previously served as Visiting Lecturer at the University of Illinois, Chicago (2012-2020) and Research Assistant there (2004-2009). Her research focuses on Lithuanian women's literature, feminist studies, and postcolonial theory. Doctor of Humanities (2010) and Master's in Slavic and Baltic Philology (2005) from University of Illinois, Chicago Specializes in gender representations in Lithuanian literature and post-Soviet cultural analysis Active member of Modern Language Association, ACTFL, and Association for the Advancement of Baltic Studies Her research combines feminist theory with postcolonial analysis, examining bodily representations in Lithuanian women's writing and translation history. She has contributed to the Princeton Encyclopedia of Poetry and Poetics and maintains expertise in teaching Lithuanian as a foreign language. The 2024 qualification improvement courses for foreign Baltic studies lecturers and previous EU-funded collaboration projects demonstrate her international engagement.

• Modern Lithuanian women's literature
• Feminist Studies
• Soviet and post-Soviet literature and culture
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Elisabetta Ragagnin is an Associate Professor at the Department of Asian and North African Studies, Ca' Foscari University of Venice (since 2020). Previously, she held positions including Professor (W2) at Free University Berlin (2015–2020), Research Associate at the University of Cambridge (2013–2015), and Assistant Professor roles at Georg-August University Göttingen and Goethe University Frankfurt. Her research focuses on Turkic and Mongolic linguistics, ethnolinguistics, contact linguistics, and endangered languages documentation, with extensive fieldwork in Mongolia, Iran, and Central Asia. Her expertise spans Old and Middle Turkic sources, pre-classical Mongolian literature, Silk Road Studies, and cultural anthropology. She has organized major conferences such as the Second Conference on Endangered Languages of East Asia (2022) and the International Symposium on Endangered Languages in Northern Asia (2019). In 2014, she received an Honorary Doctorate from the Azerbaijani Academy of Sciences for her contributions to linguistics and cultural studies. Ragagnin is fluent in multiple languages, including Turkic, Mongolic, and Central Asian tongues, with scholarly competence in classical languages like Old Turkic and pre-classical Mongolian. Her work integrates linguistic research with field-based ethnography, emphasizing the preservation of oral traditions and endangered cultures.

• Turkic Linguistics
• Mongolic Linguistics
• Ethnolinguistics
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Alessandro Scarsella is an Associate Professor at the Department of Comparative Linguistic and Cultural Studies (DSLCC) at Ca' Foscari University of Venice. He specializes in Literary Criticism and Comparative Literature (SSD COMP-01/A). His roles include representing DSLCC in the Linguistic Area Library Council (BALI), serving as an Effective Representative of the Single University Guarantee Committee (CUG), and acting as Libraries Contact Person. His research focuses on comparative literary studies, translation theory, history of books, and the intersection of literature with visual arts and globalization. He directs the Laboratory for the Literary Study of Comics (LSLC), organizing international conferences such as 'Framing the Unreal' (2024) and 'Visual Depictions of the American West' (2021). He contributes to editorial boards of journals like 'Ermeneutica Letteraria' and 'Charta', and has authored/co-edited works on topics ranging from Venetian literary myths to comparative fantasy studies. Scarsella’s awards include the Prix des Belles-Lettres 2016 for the book 'Venise Bouquins' and the Dubito International Award for Word & Music. His teaching spans courses on literary theory, comparative literature, and sustainability skills across undergraduate and graduate programs. He actively promotes interdisciplinary cultural initiatives, including the 'Poesia in Città' festival and academic events exploring authors like Ismail Kadare and Italo Calvino. His work bridges literary analysis with socio-cultural contexts, emphasizing intercultural dialogue and the evolution of literary forms in modernity.

• Comparative Literature
• Literary Criticism
• Theory of Literature
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Irina Dubinina is a Professor of Russian and Director of the Russian Language Program at Brandeis University. She specializes in heritage language acquisition, pedagogy, bilingualism, and second language acquisition. Her work bridges linguistics and education, focusing on Russian heritage learners and bilingual communication. Dr. Dubinina holds a PhD and MA from Bryn Mawr College, and additional degrees from the University of Alaska and Magadan International Pedagogical University. She teaches courses ranging from beginner Russian to advanced language and culture studies, including specialized seminars for heritage speakers. Her research emphasizes pragmatic aspects of language use, bilingual code-switching, and pedagogical strategies for heritage learners. Recent projects include the NSF-funded 'Parsed and Audio-Aligned Corpus of Bilingual Russian Child Speech (BIRCh)' as co-PI. Awarded the 2023 Brandeis Faculty Service Award and AATSEEL's Outstanding Contribution to the Profession prize, Dubinina is also a Davis Teaching and Learning Fellow and recipient of the Louis Dembitz Brandeis Prize for Excellence in Teaching (2012). She actively contributes to professional organizations like the American Council of Teachers of Russian. Her publications span textbooks, edited volumes, and peer-reviewed articles, addressing pedagogy, heritage language dynamics, and Russian sociolinguistics. She has designed curricula for heritage learners and advanced language courses integrating film, literature, and contemporary culture.

• Heritage language acquisition
• Heritage language pedagogy
• Bilingualism
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Dr hab. Agnieszka Małocha, Prof. UWr, is a Professor at the Department of Contemporary Polish Language within the Institute of Polish Philology at the University of Wrocław's Faculty of Philology. Her work bridges traditional philology with modern research on language, culture, and communication. Research interests focus on gender linguistics, lexicography, and the interplay between language and culture. Notable contributions include monographs on pleonasms and feminine names, as well as collaborative works on gender equality in public discourse awarded in national competitions. She leads a lexicographic team developing resources on Polish feminine names and has edited major dictionaries in this field. Publications span over three decades, addressing topics like linguistic postulates of gender equality, androcentric customs in education, and historical analysis of gendered terminology. Awards include top recognition for promoting equal-opportunity language practices in public texts. Her academic trajectory includes editorial roles, interdisciplinary collaboration, and leadership in lexicographic projects. Current research emphasizes contemporary word-formation dynamics and cultural entanglements in language.

• Gender Linguistics
• Lexicography
• Discourse Analysis
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Charles G. Häberl is a Professor at Rutgers University, affiliated with the Department of African, Middle Eastern, and South Asian Languages and Literatures (AMESALL) and the Department of Religion. He holds dual roles as a scholar and administrator, having served as Chair of AMESALL (2013–2019), Undergraduate Director (2023–2024), and Director of the Center for Middle Eastern Studies (2009–2012). His academic background includes a Ph.D. in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations from Harvard University (2006), an A.M. from Harvard (2003), and an A.B. from Brown University (1998). Dr. Häberl’s research focuses on Middle Eastern languages (ancient and modern), linguistic minorities, and constructed languages like Volapük and Esperanto. He has conducted extensive fieldwork with speakers of Semitic and Iranian languages, and his work spans disciplines such as palaeography, epigraphy, and documentary linguistics. Key contributions include the first detailed account of the Neo-Mandaic dialect of Khorramshahr (2009) and a critical edition of the Mandaean Book of John (2020). His awards include the Anna-Maria Kellen Fellowship (2016), Willis F. Doney Membership at the Institute for Advanced Study (2022), and a three-year term as President of the International Linguistic Association (2021–2023). He has secured grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the U.S. Department of Education, including a historic Title VI grant for Iranian Studies (2007). Teaching and mentorship are central to his career. He offers courses on Middle Eastern languages (Arabic, Aramaic), folklore, and religious minorities, and has advised graduate students in Jewish Studies and Neo-Aramaic dialects. He also teaches at international institutions, including Ukraine’s National University Ostroh Academy and Russia’s Higher School of Economics. Dr. Häberl’s affiliations include the American Oriental Society, Middle East Studies Association, and the North American Conference on Afroasiatic Linguistics. He has organized conferences such as the NACAL annual meetings in 2007, 2008, and 2012, and is a frequent speaker at academic gatherings.

• Middle Eastern Languages
• Linguistics
• Ethnic and Religious Minorities
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Michelle Dubois, PhD is a Lecturer in the Department of Teaching and Learning at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) College of Education. She serves as the Gifted Education Coordinator for the Boulder Valley School District, blending practical and academic expertise in gifted education. Education : EdD in Curriculum and Instruction (Gifted Education specialization); MA in Piano Performance and Piano Pedagogy Research Focus : Culturally linguistically diverse learners, twice exceptional learners, and equity in gifted education Contact : mdubois2@uccs.edu Scientific Awards : Colorado Gifted Educator of the Year Recognized by Colorado House of Representatives for contributions to culturally responsive teaching

• Gifted Education
• Curriculum and Instruction
• Culturally Linguistically Diverse Learners
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Irina Shport is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at Louisiana State University, affiliated with the College of Humanities & Social Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Oregon and directs research on phonetic variation and language acquisition. Her work integrates sociolinguistics, phonology, and cognitive science approaches. Dr. Shport's research examines phonetic and phonological patterns across languages, with focus areas including: Cross-linguistic speech perception and production Sociophonetic variation in Southern U.S. dialects Factors influencing second language acquisition Socially meaningful variation in speech Her publications (2016-2024) demonstrate consistent focus on dialectal variation, particularly in Louisiana English (Cajun, African American, and Southern varieties), and cross-linguistic studies of Vietnamese, Mandarin, and Japanese. Core themes include: Vowel variation as identity markers Prosodic patterns in tone languages Cognitive aspects of phonetic learning Clear speech adaptations Shport maintains community-engaged research partnerships with schools in East Baton Rouge Parish and has received teaching awards including the Tiger Athletic Foundation Undergraduate Teaching Award (2015).

• Phonetics
• Phonology
• Speech Perception
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Hannah Haynie is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Colorado. Her research focuses on linguistic diversity, language prehistory, and language change with a specialization in North American languages, particularly those of the California region. She holds a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, and completed postdoctoral fellowships at Yale University and Colorado State University. Dr. Haynie employs interdisciplinary methods combining linguistic analysis with approaches from geography, ecology, and evolutionary biology to investigate how linguistic diversity emerges from spatiotemporal language change processes. Her work addresses competing pressures shaping language dynamics and integrates computational tools to analyze cross-linguistic data. Her recent articles explore topics such as language complexity in societies of strangers, genealogical constraints on linguistic diversity, and the origins of Uto-Aztecan languages. She has also examined drivers of global land ownership patterns and cultural pathways to social inequality. Her research contributes to understanding the interplay between cultural evolution and environmental adaptation.

• Linguistic Diversity
• Language Prehistory
• Language Change
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Prof. Dr. Zoran Nikolovski is an Associate Professor at the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, Faculty of Philology "Blaže Koneski", University Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Skopje. He holds a PhD in Philological Sciences (2012) and has conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Bucharest (2016). His academic career includes roles as an Associate Professor (2017), Docent (2012), and Senior Lecturer across multiple institutions, including the Pedagogical Faculty in Bitola, Technical Faculty in Bitola, and the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality in Ohrid. His research focuses on language policy, sociolinguistics, contact languages, and lexicology, with particular emphasis on French and its interactions with other languages. Notable works include studies on Anglicisms in French, lexicological borrowing patterns, and the role of terminology commissions. He has presented at international conferences in France, Serbia, Albania, and Macedonia, contributing to volumes such as Horizons and Actes du colloque international . Zoran has been a reviewer for academic journals like Horizons and Palimpsest , and serves on committees for academic promotions and thesis defenses. His awards include the Knight of the Order of Academic Palms (2017). He has coordinated student exchanges and practical training programs, reflecting his commitment to international collaboration and education.

• Language Policy
• Sociolinguistics
• Language Contact
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Lung-Lung Hu is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Language, Literatures and Learning, Dalarna University. They specialize in teaching Chinese language, characters, literature, philosophy, and culture. Current course coordination includes Chinese Characters I/II, Chinese Modern Literature I, and Intercultural Literature Studies. Their research focuses on interdisciplinary topics such as Law and Literature, Food and Culture, and Cultural Studies. Contact via llh@du.se or +46 23-77 83 35. Research interests span semiotic analysis of legal narratives, cultural anthropology of food practices, and critical studies of Asian cinema. They have published in journals like International Journal for the Semiotics of Law and contributed chapters to Palgrave Macmillan volumes. Active in presenting at academic conferences on topics ranging from dystopian legal frameworks to transcultural language pedagogy. Teaching supervision includes Bachelor’s theses in Chinese studies. Maintains academic profiles on ResearchGate, ORCID, LinkedIn, and Academia.edu. No formal awards listed, but maintains a prolific publication record with 34+ works to date.

• Law and Literature
• Food and Culture
• Cultural Studies
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John Leonard is a Professor in the Department of English and Writing Studies at Western University. He holds a BA from Trinity College, Cambridge (1980), an MA from McMaster University (1981), and a PhD from Trinity College, Cambridge (1986). His research focuses on John Milton’s poetry, including editing Paradise Lost for Penguin Classics and authoring Faithful Labourers , a two-volume reception history of Paradise Lost . He teaches across literary periods, emphasizing Renaissance/early modern literature and introductory courses for undergraduates. Leonard’s work integrates close textual analysis with historical and cultural contexts. His publications span Milton’s poetics, reception history, and interdisciplinary topics like disability studies in literature. He maintains an active research agenda, with recent contributions to debates on embodiment, linguistic ambiguity in Paradise Lost , and the intersection of NLP systems with literary analysis. Office: University College 3423 | Contact: 519-661-2111 ext. 85809 | Email: jleonard@uwo.ca

• John Milton Studies
• Renaissance/Early Modern Literature
• Literary Criticism
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Dr. Peera Panarut is an Affiliated Researcher at the University of Hamburg’s Centre for the Study of Manuscript Cultures (CSMC). Their work focuses on Thai manuscript traditions, epigraphic practices, and material culture analysis, particularly within the context of the Siamese Royal Court and Northern Thailand. Key projects include leading RFE16: Royal Scribes and Written Artefacts (2023–2025) and contributing to RFB03: Traditional Knowledge in Cultural and Material Transformation (2019–2022) at CSMC. Peera’s research spans interdisciplinary fields such as manuscript conservation , multilingual epigraphy , and cultural anthropology . Their publications analyze the ritual use of golden-plate inscriptions, material characterization of manuscripts, and paracontent structures in Siamese texts. Notably, Peera co-authored studies on Northern Thai manuscripts’ material composition and explored the role of scribes in organizing royal inscriptions. Recent articles highlight their expertise in manuscript materiality (2023–2025) and multilingual manuscript cultures , with a focus on Sanskrit-Thai-Grantha interactions and Thai-Tai script exchanges. Peera’s work also addresses conservation science , including non-invasive analysis of inks and paper coatings, as seen in collaborations with archaeometry researchers.

• Manuscript Cultures
• Epigraphy
• Thai Studies
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Sara Fani is a Fixed-term Junior Researcher (Researcher type a) in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Bologna. Her academic discipline focuses on STAA-01/L Arabic Language and Literature. She can be contacted via email at sara.fani3@unibo.it or visited at Via Zamboni 38, Bologna. Office hours require prior arrangement via email. Recent academic activities include managing the Philosophy Laboratory program with deadlines extending to May 2025, handling exam logistics during travel disruptions in January 2025, and promoting free language courses for students in Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Hindi, and Russian through the Language Skills Project. These courses are available for third-year ARCO and second-year Historical and Orientalistic Sciences students. No scientific awards or specific grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. Her teaching responsibilities involve organizing laboratory sessions and managing student submissions adhering to editorial guidelines outlined in the Vademecum.

• Arabic Language and Literature
• Oriental Studies
• Philosophy
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