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Marieke EinfeldtView profile

Researcher

• Phonetics
• Phonology
• Bilingualism
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Dr. Marieke Einfeldt is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Konstanz's Department of Linguistics, focusing on the phonology-phonetics interface. Her work investigates topics such as trilingual first language acquisition (Standard German, Swiss German, and Italian), prosodic features of rhetorical questions, and bilingual language development. She is affiliated with Prof. Dr. Nicole Dehé's research group and previously contributed to Project 6 of the Questions at the Interfaces research unit, examining prosody in rhetorical questions. Her research spans phonological development in multilingual children, the interplay of discourse markers and prosody, and methodological advancements in psycholinguistic experiments using Active Learning systems. She holds a dissertation on trilingual consonant inventory acquisition, supervised by Prof. Dr. Tanja Kupisch, Dr. Mechtild Tronnier, and Prof. Dr. Bettina Braun. Key research interests include bilingualism, prosody, language acquisition, and sociolinguistics. Her studies address topics like tonal transfer effects in L2 learning, geminate production in heritage speakers, and cross-linguistic comparisons of speech styles. She is based in Office G223 at the University of Konstanz.

Elaine SchmidtView profile

Research Fellow

• Language acquisition
• Language processing
• Psycholinguistics
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Dr. Elaine Schmidt serves as a Research Fellow in the Department of Theoretical and Applied Linguistics within the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics at the University of Cambridge. She concurrently holds positions as Associate Investigator at the ARC Centre of Excellence in Cognition and its Disorders and Honorary Associate at Macquarie University, Sydney, conducting research through the Cambridge Processing and Acquisition of Language Lab (CamLAB). Her doctoral training was completed at the University of Cambridge under Dr. Brechtje Post, focusing on bilingual acquisition of prosody. This foundation led to postdoctoral work at Macquarie University's Child Language Lab with Distinguished Professor Katherine Demuth. Dr. Schmidt's research spans language acquisition, processing, psycholinguistics, neurolinguistics, phonetics/phonology, prosody, and speech perception. She investigates how prosodic cues operate in monolingual and bilingual contexts using EEG, eye-tracking, and behavioral methodologies, with particular emphasis on intonation's role in syntactic disambiguation and speech rhythm development. Her publication record reveals consistent focus on prosodic processing across populations, demonstrating how linguistic experience shapes perception of intonational contours and how subvocal prosody aids syntactic parsing. Key methodological approaches include multimodal measurement techniques applied to cross-linguistic comparisons between English varieties and bilingual acquisition contexts. No major scientific awards were documented in available sources. She has led multiple research projects including EEG/eye-tracking studies on subvocal prosody in sentence processing and syntactic disambiguation in children, plus investigations into categorical/gradient intonation processing and L2 acquisition of Australian English intonation. Collaborations span Macquarie University's Cognitive Science and Psychology departments. No student advising roles were specified. Dr. Schmidt maintains active affiliations with Cambridge's CamLAB and Macquarie University's Child Language Lab, supported by ARC Centre of Excellence funding for cognition and disorders research.

• Visual Perception
• Cognitive Psychology
• Multisensory Integration
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Carlo Fantoni is a researcher at the Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste, focusing on visual perception, cognitive psychology, and multisensory integration. His work spans developmental psychology, human factors, and computational modeling, with a particular emphasis on how visual and cross-modal cues influence perception and decision-making. His research trends include studies on visual perception (e.g., amodal completion, 3D surface orientation), developmental psychology (e.g., age correction in preterm infants), and human factors (e.g., acoustic comfort in ship cabins, BUS design framework). He has developed advanced tools like the Active Multisensory Perception tool (AMPt) for immersive studies in ergonomics.

Bing LiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Spatial Intelligence
• Sensing and Perception
• 3D Vision
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Dr. Bing Li is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Automotive Engineering at Clemson University, where he directs the AutoAI Lab. His research focuses on Spatial Intelligence for safer/assistive mobility and robots in dynamic environments, covering areas such as 3D vision, SLAM, deep learning, and human-centered AI. His work bridges fundamental AI research with practical applications in transportation and accessibility, particularly developing technologies to aid individuals with visual impairments. Dr. Li actively mentors students across academic levels and leads educational initiatives including summer programs for teenage drivers learning intelligent vehicle operation. Recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on 3D scene understanding, multi-sensor fusion, and assistive navigation systems. These works leverage cutting-edge deep learning approaches to solve complex perception challenges in autonomous systems and accessibility technologies.

• Language Acquisition
• Music Cognition
• Comparative Cognition
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Juan Manuel Toro Soto is an ICREA Research Professor at the Department of Information and Communication Technologies, Pompeu Fabra University (UPF), Spain. He holds a BSc in Psychology from Universidad Nacional de Colombia and a PhD in Psychology from Universitat de Barcelona. His postdoctoral research included work at SISSA (Trieste, Italy) under Jacques Mehler, Harvard University (Primate Cognitive Neuroscience Lab), University of Rochester (Center for Language Sciences), and University College London (Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience). His research focuses on language and music processing in humans and non-human animals. Key interests include how infants and animals extract linguistic and musical patterns, comparative cognition, and the biological foundations of language acquisition. Notable findings include demonstrating that rats can perceive prosodic speech cues similarly to human infants (earning an Ig Nobel Prize) and showing that non-human species outperform humans in certain rule-learning tasks. Research Grants : European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación (Spain) Bial Foundation (Portugal) AGAUR (Generalitat de Catalunya) Awards : Ig Nobel Prize in Linguistics (2023, for the rat speech study) Premio Extraordinario de Doctorado (Universitat de Barcelona) Cambio magazine '50 personajes de Colombia' (2020) His work bridges cognitive science and neuroscience, employing behavioral, neuroimaging, and computational approaches. Current projects explore cross-species auditory processing mechanisms and their implications for artificial language learning systems.

Kartikeya SinghView profile

Researcher

• Autonomous Systems
• Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM)
• Risk-Aware Navigation
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Kartikeya Singh is a Ph.D. candidate and Researcher in the Department of Computer Science at the University at Buffalo, affiliated with the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. His work focuses on autonomous systems, particularly SLAM and risk-aware navigation for robots operating in complex terrains. Current research emphasizes enabling legged robots to traverse challenging environments via advanced visual perception and dynamic motion planning. His approach integrates theoretical rigor with practical deployment, collaborating with industry partners to test solutions in real-world scenarios. Recent publications (2021–2025) span legged robot navigation, payload-aware path planning, and visual feature learning using motion. Key themes include environmental monitoring, off-road mobility, and sensor fusion technologies. 2025: Autonomous Culvert Inspection 2024: PANOS (Offroad Navigation), L-DYNO (Visual Perception) 2021: OFFSEG (Semantic Segmentation), Offroadtranseg (Transformer Models) 2020: Shoplifting Detection via Contour Analysis Scientific recognition includes: Top 10 emerging researcher at ICRA 2025 Best paper nomination at ICRA 2025 He has served as a Research Assistant (2023–Present) and Teaching Assistant (2022–2023), mentoring in courses like Robotic Algorithms and Data Intensive Computing . His work is conducted in the DRONES Lab under Professor Karthik Dantu.

• Voice Quality
• Experimental Phonetics
• Speech Production
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Professor Ailbhe Ní Chasaide at Trinity College Dublin is a leading figure in phonetics, with expertise in voice quality, speech production, and Irish language prosody. She established Trinity’s Phonetics & Speech Laboratory and leads a multidisciplinary team focused on speech technology and endangered language preservation. Education PhD Experimental Phonetics, University of Wales, Bangor (1985) MA Linguistics, University of Wales, Bangor (1977) Maîtrise ès Lettres French Literature, Université de Bordeaux (1975) BA French/German, University College Galway (1973) Her research explores how voice quality interacts with prosody to convey emotion and linguistic meaning, alongside pioneering work in documenting and preserving the Irish language through speech technology. Key areas include experimental phonetics, speech acoustics, and Irish dialect intonation. Recent publications highlight affective prosody, cross-language voice quality analysis, and Irish language revitalization. These works span acoustic modeling, synthetic speech applications, and the role of prosody in linguistic identity. Scientific Awards Elected member of the ISCA IAC (2021) Elected to Council of the International Phonetic Association (2019) Government of Ireland Senior Research Fellowship (2003) Fellow Trinity College Dublin (1998) Fulbright Senior Research Fellowship (1987) Senior Research Fellowship, Oxford University (1982) Professor Ní Chasaide mentors a team of postdocs, research assistants, and PhD students. She has co-founded Irish postgraduate programs in phonetics and supervised numerous researchers. Her projects, including ABAIR (€3.85m) and FastNet (€1.12m), focus on speech technology and social interaction studies.

• Phonetics
• Estonian Intonation
• Prosody
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Eva Liina Asu-Garcia is an Associate Professor of Phonetics at the University of Tartu's Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Institute of Estonian and General Linguistics (0.80 position), and an Associate Professor of Swedish Language at the Institute of Foreign Languages and Cultures (0.20 position). She has been affiliated with the University of Tartu since 1995, holding various academic positions including Lecturer, Research Fellow, Senior Research Fellow, and now Associate Professor. She also served as Head of Department at the Institute of Foreign Languages and Cultures from 2021 to 2024. Dr. Asu-Garcia earned her Doctoral degree in Linguistics from the University of Cambridge in 2004, with her dissertation titled 'The Phonetics and Phonology of Estonian Intonation,' supervised by Prof. Francis Nolan. Prior to this, she completed an M. Phil in English and Applied Linguistics (1996-1997) and a B.A. in English Language and Literature (1989-1995) from Tartu University. Her research primarily focuses on phonetics, with special emphasis on Estonian intonation, prosody, and speech production. She investigates the acoustic and articulatory properties of Estonian quantity distinctions, intonation patterns in various discourse contexts, and cross-linguistic aspects of phonetics, particularly in relation to Swedish and Spanish language learners. Her work often combines experimental methods with theoretical linguistics to understand how prosody functions in communication. She has published extensively in international journals and conference proceedings, with recent work examining multimodal aspects of speech, cross-cultural perception of vocalizations, and the documentation of endangered language varieties. Dr. Asu-Garcia has received numerous awards and scholarships throughout her career, including the Kordelin Foundation Scholarship (2016, 2006), Valter Niilus award (2010), and several Cambridge Overseas Trust scholarships. She is an active member of multiple professional organizations including the International Speech Communication Association (ISCA), International Phonetics Association (IPA), and the British Association of Academic Phoneticians (BAAP). She currently supervises PhD student Katrin Leppik (researching Estonian vowel categories and quantity degrees in Spanish L1 speakers) and Master's student Vootele Valter (studying Ruhnu Swedish language clusivity). She has successfully supervised several other students to completion of their degrees. Dr. Asu-Garcia also leads research projects funded by the Ministry of Education and Research and the Nordic Council of Ministers, focusing on multimodal analysis of spoken Estonian and documentation of Ruhnu Swedish dialect.

Pooran MemariView profile

Researcher

• Geometric Modeling
• Computer Graphics
• Computational Geometry
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Pooran Memari is a CNRS Researcher at the Laboratoire d'Informatique de l'École Polytechnique (LIX), UMR CNRS 7161, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, and an Affiliate Professor (part-time) at École Polytechnique. She leads research in geometric modeling within the GeomeriX team at LIX-Inria, focusing on theoretical foundations and applications in accessibility and neurocognition. Her academic journey includes: HDR (Habilitation à diriger des recherches), Institut Polytechnique de Paris, 2024 Ph.D. in Geometric Modeling, INRIA Sophia-Antipolis, 2010 Master in Image and Geometry, University of Nice-Sophia Antipolis, 2006 Engineering Degree, École Polytechnique, 2005 Bachelor in Mathematics, Sharif University of Technology, 2002 Dr. Memari's research bridges geometric modeling, computational geometry, and computer graphics with real-world impact. She pioneers techniques in shape representation, point pattern synthesis, and surface reconstruction, advancing proximity encoding and clustering algorithms. Her work extends to accessibility applications—developing geometric models for visually impaired navigation through multisensory perception—and neurocognition validation via tactile interfaces. This interdisciplinary approach integrates theoretical rigor with practical tools like the CGAL library. Recent publications (2024-2019) reveal a cohesive trajectory in geometric processing: advancing point pattern synthesis through image-based editing (Patternshop), stability-incorporated neighborhood graphs (SING), and multi-class disk distributions; innovating surface reconstruction via Voronoi-based methods (BallMerge); and expanding applications to virtual worlds simulation and neurocognitive accessibility. Key themes include bridging discrete geometry operators with high-dimensional data analysis and translating theoretical insights into tools for visual computing. Dr. Memari actively mentors the next generation of researchers, advising eight PhD students on topics ranging from generalized Voronoi diagrams to neurocognition-driven tactile navigation. She coordinates Computer Science Projects for École Polytechnique's Bachelor program since 2019 and co-leads the Interaction, Graphics & Design master's program at IP-Paris. Her leadership extends to editorial roles at Computer Graphics Forum and Graphical Models Journal, alongside prominent conference positions including SGP Program Co-Chair (2023) and Eurographics STARs Co-Chair (2025). As a core GeomeriX team member, she drives collaborative projects in geometric modeling and virtual environments. She coordinates the LIX Seminar since May 2025 and serves on the French Eurographics Chapter board, fostering community engagement through initiatives like the IGD master's program and Eurographics symposia.

Carly LeonardView profile

Associate Professor

• Visual Attention
• Working Memory
• Cognitive Neuroscience
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Carly Leonard is Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Colorado Denver, specializing in cognitive neuroscience within the Department of Psychology. Her research examines visual attention, working memory, and cognitive dysfunction in schizophrenia. Research explores the cognitive neuroscience of visual attention through eye-tracking and ERP studies. Current work investigates saccadic behavior, attentional selection, and working memory distortions across clinical and non-clinical populations. Publications focus on eye movement patterns, attentional mechanisms, and working memory impairments, particularly in schizophrenia. Recent studies examine how attention modulates saccadic behavior during visual search tasks.

Ken NakayamaView profile

Professor

• Vision Sciences
• Visual Perception
• Psychophysics
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Ken Nakayama is the Edgar Pierce Professor of Psychology at Harvard University, where he has been since 1990. Previously, he spent 20 years at the Smith Kettlewell Eye Research Institute in San Francisco. He holds a B.A. from Haverford College and a Ph.D. from UCLA. University: Harvard University Department: Department of Psychology Lab: Vision Sciences Laboratory Research Interests Nakayama’s work focuses on understanding the mechanisms of visual perception, including motion perception, attention, face recognition, and the neural basis of visual processing. He explores how the brain constructs coherent visual scenes from dynamic sensory inputs, emphasizing the interplay between low-level visual processing and higher-order cognitive functions. His research employs methods such as visual psychophysics, computational modeling, and neuroimaging to study topics like the perception of surfaces, motion, and attentional deployment. Recent work includes investigations into developmental prosopagnosia (face blindness) and the role of visual perception in social cognition. Key Contributions Nakayama has contributed fundamentally to understanding the aperture problem in motion perception, the role of attention in visual search, and the neural correlates of face recognition. He co-developed the Cambridge Face Memory Test, a gold-standard tool for assessing face recognition abilities. His lab has also studied the impact of perceptual learning, the effects of brain lesions on visual processing, and the application of visual psychophysics to neurological disorders. Collaborations with neuroscientists and clinicians highlight his interdisciplinary approach to understanding vision and cognition.

Michael GruningerView profile

Professor

• Ontologies
• Semantic Integration
• Process Modelling
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Michael Gruninger is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Toronto, serving as Associate Chair of Undergraduate Studies. He holds a PhD and MSc in Computer Science from the University of Toronto and a BSc in Computer Science from the University of Alberta. His research focuses on semantic integration, process modeling, and mathematical logic applications in manufacturing and enterprise engineering. He contributed to the ISO 18629 standard for Process Specification Language. Research interests include ontologies, semantic web technologies, knowledge representation, and formal methods. He leads the Semantic Technologies Laboratory, advancing theories in mereotopology, spatiotemporal ontologies, and ontology engineering. Recent work emphasizes automated spatial reasoning in robotics and standards-based ontology development. Publications span ontology validation, mereological foundations, and applied semantic technologies. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical enterprise systems and smart city applications. No awards are explicitly listed, though his contributions to ISO standards reflect industry impact. Advising and grants: No specific students/grants detailed here. His lab focuses on semantic technologies with applications in manufacturing and urban systems. Collaborations include NIST and the Industrial Ontologies Foundry.

Sunwoo JeongView profile

Associate Professor

• Semantics
• Pragmatics
• Experimental Linguistics
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Sunwoo Jeong is an Associate Professor in the Department of Linguistics at Seoul National University since 2023, having previously served as Assistant Professor at the same institution from 2019 to 2023. Prior to his appointment at Seoul National University, he was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Program in Linguistics at Princeton University (2018-2019), following the completion of his Ph.D. in Linguistics from Stanford University (2013-2018). His educational background includes an MA in Linguistics (2011-2013) and BA in Linguistics (2006-2011), both from Seoul National University. Jeong's research spans multiple subfields of linguistics, with particular focus on the intersection of meaning, sound, and social context. Dr. Jeong's research primarily investigates context-sensitive semantic and pragmatic phenomena using experimental methodologies. His work examines how linguistic forms connect with complex interactional and social meanings, with special attention to Korean linguistics, intonation patterns, and the relationship between prosody and meaning. His publications reveal a strong interest in how grammatical structures interact with context to produce nuanced interpretations, particularly in questions, imperatives, and other speech acts. He has made significant contributions to our understanding of negative polarity items, rising declaratives, politeness phenomena, and gendered language use. The analysis of his recent publications shows consistent focus on experimental approaches to theoretical linguistic questions, with strong connections between formal semantic/pragmatic theory and empirical data. His work frequently bridges multiple sub-disciplines, connecting phonological patterns with semantic interpretations, and social meaning with grammatical structure, particularly in Korean language data. As an educator, Jeong has taught a wide range of courses including Introduction to Linguistics, Semantics, Experimental Linguistics, Advanced Semantics, and Seminar in Experimental Linguistics at Seoul National University. Previously, he taught Intonation and Varieties of Meaning at Princeton University, and served as a teaching assistant for courses in Semantics and Pragmatics, Language Acquisition, and Phonetics at Stanford University.

• Cochlear Implants
• Auditory Perception
• Music Perception
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Christina Fuller is a researcher at the University of Groningen, active in interdisciplinary research bridging auditory neuroscience, medical data mining, and cancer therapy analysis. Her work primarily focuses on cochlear implants, music perception, and quality of life assessments for hearing-impaired individuals, while also contributing to symptom analysis in oncology through machine learning techniques. Key Research Areas: Cochlear implants, music perception, human-machine collaboration in clinical contexts, and cancer symptom management. Academic Collaborations: Works with institutions like Advanced Bionics and Mandema Foundation, with international partnerships in data science and oncology. Awards: Recognized with the Mandema Stipendium (2016) for auditory perception research and Advanced Bionics Industry Support (2013) for music therapy development in cochlear implant users. Public Engagement: Frequently contributes to public discourse on hearing rehabilitation through media appearances and community-focused presentations. Dataset Contributions: Created open-access datasets on music perception in implant users, hosted at University of Groningen and DataverseNL.

Phil KellmanView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Visual Perception
• Perceptual Learning
• Cognitive Psychology
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Phil Kellman is a distinguished academic holding the title of Adjunct Professor of Surgery at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). His primary research area is Cognitive Psychology, with a focus on visual perception, perceptual learning, and their applications in education and medicine. Kellman earned his Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania and has made significant contributions to understanding object perception, perceptual development, and adaptive learning technologies. Education Ph.D.: University of Pennsylvania (field unspecified) Research Interests Kellman’s work spans multiple domains within cognitive science. His key areas include: Visual perception of objects, contours, and motion Perceptual learning and its role in skill acquisition Applications of perception research to education and medical training Developmental aspects of visual perception in infants Key Contributions His research explores how humans perceive complex shapes and apply these perceptual skills to real-world tasks like medical diagnosis. Notable projects include developing adaptive learning modules for dermatology, echocardiography, and ECG interpretation. Kellman’s work bridges cognitive theory with practical educational technologies. Awards & Recognition While no personal awards are explicitly listed here, his co-authored paper on perceptual development won the American Psychological Association’s Young Investigator Award for best 2006 publication in Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance . Grants & Collaborations Kellman collaborates with institutions like the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety (driver expertise studies) and medical schools to integrate perceptual learning principles into clinical training. He has also contributed to interdisciplinary projects involving artificial intelligence and neural network modeling. Labs & Teams His research is conducted through UCLA’s Psychology Department and involves collaborations across disciplines, including surgery, cardiology, and dermatology.