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• English linguistics
• Critical discourse analysis
• Multimodal analysis
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Giuseppe Balirano is Full Professor of English Language and Linguistics at the Department of Literary, Linguistic and Comparative Studies, University of Naples L'Orientale. He serves as Rector's Delegate for E-Learning, Lifelong Learning and Multimedia, and President of the Italian Association of English Studies (AIA). His academic roles include coordinating international research networks and editorial boards. Full Professor (2020-present) President, Italian Association of English Studies (2023-present) Scientific Coordinator, PRIN 2022 Project "ECHOES" Director, Interuniversity Research Center I-LanD (2015-2023) Research focuses on English linguistics as a tool for identity construction , with specific emphasis on: Discursive mechanisms of gender representation Online hate speech and solidarity discourse Multimodal analysis of media texts Audiovisual translation studies Post-pandemic language education His 15 most recent publications demonstrate expertise in hate speech mitigation and multimodal discourse analysis , particularly through projects like: "ECHOES" (2023-present) - Combating online hate through English studies "Different Cinematographic Ideas" (2023) - Innovative teaching methodologies "Digital Education" series - eTandem and autonomy research Scientific recognition includes: FFABR 2017 research fund National Scientific Qualification (2017) Editor-in-Chief, Textus journal (2023-present) As academic leader, he: Chairs research committees Coordinates international conferences Supervises 13 doctoral and research students Manages EU-funded projects like "EU-MADE4LL"

Maureen Zalewski RegnierView profile

Professor

• Clinical Psychology
• Developmental Psychopathology
• Parental Psychopathology
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Maureen Zalewski Regnier is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Oregon's College of Arts and Sciences. She serves as the Director of Clinical Training at the Center for Translational Neuroscience and has formal training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), an evidence-based approach for treating Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and other conditions involving emotional dysregulation. Her research focuses on understanding how parental mental health disorders, particularly maternal BPD and substance use, influence child development and parenting practices. Dr. Zalewski's work explores the intersection of emotion regulation, developmental psychopathology, and parenting interventions. Her lab recently completed a 5-year clinical trial on DBT Skills for mothers of preschool-aged children. She also supervises a DBT Skills practicum at the University of Oregon Psychology Training Clinic. Her research incorporates HPA-Axis dynamics in studying stress responses in parenting contexts. Her selected publications highlight trends in applying DBT to maternal-child mental health, emotion regulation in preschoolers, and parenting interventions. These studies span clinical psychology, developmental psychology, and behavioral therapy disciplines. Dr. Zalewski is not accepting new graduate students for Fall 2025. Contact details: Email zalewski@uoregon.edu , Phone: 541-346-7053, Website: start.uoregon.edu

Jaakko LeinoView profile

Professor

• Linguistics
• Finnish Language Studies
• Construction Grammar
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Jaakko Leino is a Professor at the University of Helsinki's Department of Finnish, Finno-Ugrian and Scandinavian Studies within the Faculty of Arts. He holds a Title of Docent and maintains active academic engagement through research, teaching, and professional service. His primary research interests include Construction Grammar, Finnish syntax, historical linguistics, and language technology, with a focus on exploring the interplay between syntax and lexicon, grammaticalization processes, and theoretical frameworks in linguistic analysis. He has been involved in significant research projects such as 'Mitä on pakko oppia?' (2025–2028) and 'Ajallinen liike ja liikkumisen tapa' (2015–2019), demonstrating his commitment to advancing both theoretical and applied linguistic studies. Leino's research outputs span over two decades, with recent work focusing on topics like constructionist perspectives in grammar formalization and historical syntactic developments in Finnish. His scholarly contributions include peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and conference presentations. He has also engaged in media appearances, including interviews on Finnish national TV and radio, highlighting the practical implications of his research for education and language policy. In terms of academic service, Leino has served as a reviewer, conference organizer, and doctoral thesis supervisor. Notably, he co-supervised the doctoral thesis 'Väitöskirjatyön ohjaus (Siltaloppi)' (2021–2023). His international collaborations include visits to the University of Texas at Austin and participation in events such as the 12th International Conference of the Spanish Cognitive Linguistics Association. While no specific scientific awards are mentioned, Leino's extensive publication record and active role in multiple projects underscore his impactful contributions to the field of linguistics.

Samantha Rae PowersView profile

Associate Professor

• Communication and Occupational Stress
• Workplace Emotional Communication
• Vocational and Organizational Socialization
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Dr. Samantha Rae Powers is an Associate Professor at Howard University's Cathy Hughes School of Communications, specializing in Communication Studies. She serves as the Internship Coordinator for the Department of Communication Studies and the Interdisciplinary Studies Program Coordinator for the Cathy Hughes School. Education: B.S. in Public Relations, University of Florida M.A. in Strategic Public Relations, University of Florida J.D. in Law, University of Florida Ph.D. in Organizational Communication, University of California, Santa Barbara Research Interests focus on communicative behaviors related to occupational stress, employee well-being, vocational socialization, workplace discrimination, and negotiation. Her work explores emotional communication in professional settings and its impact on sustainability and burnout. Scientific Awards: MCQ 2020 Paper of the Year Professional Background includes prior roles as a Florida litigator in private practice, volunteer Florida Supreme Court-certified County Mediator, and current family/employment law practice in Virginia.

• South-Eastern (New Uyghur/Uzbek) Turkish Dialects and Literatures
• South-Western (Oghuz) Turkish Dialects and Literatures
• North-Western (Kipchak) Turkish Dialects and Literatures

Mustafa Said Arslan is a Lecturer at Kastamonu University , Turkey, specializing in Turkic dialectology and comparative literature. His academic work focuses on the linguistic and literary intersections of South-Eastern (Uyghur/Uzbek), South-Western (Oghuz), and North-Western (Kipchak) Turkic dialects and literatures. PhD in Turkology (2019), Master's (2013), and Bachelor's (2009) from Kyrgyzstan-Turkey Manas University Professional experience: Full-time Lecturer at Kastamonu University (2017–present) and Foreign Languages Vocational School at Kyrgyz-Turkey Manas University (2009–2016) Research spans dialectal vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and historical linguistics. Publications include analyses of Uyghur poetry, Uzbek proverbs, and Kipchak Turkic manuscripts. He has co-edited books on contemporary Turkic literature and historical rebellions. Collaborations include Döne Arslan (3 joint works), Orhan Söylemez, Sultan Raev, and Ömer Faruk Ateş. Metrics: h-index 2, 21 publications, 6 citations. No formal scientific awards recorded.

Niklas Alexander ChimirriView profile

Associate Professor

• Social Psychology of Everyday Life
• Sociomateriality
• Critical Childhood Studies
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Niklas Alexander Chimirri is an Associate Professor in Social Psychology of Everyday Life at the Department of People & Technology, Roskilde University (Denmark). His research focuses on sociomaterial psychological studies of human-technology-world relationships within everyday life, integrating audience research, critical childhood studies, environmental humanities, feminist technoscience, and multimodal ethnographical design studies. He investigates why people develop differing views of the world and the implications for democratic societies, particularly examining how digitalization and mediatization affect children, parents, and educators. His work emphasizes situating psychological research in practice and engaging with participants' everyday lives. Research trends include: intergenerational communication, ethics in posthumanist research, sociomateriality in digital education, and care-centered pedagogies. Current projects explore democratic communication across generational divides and the upcoming Cambridge Handbook of Psychology and the Planet . Member of Executive Committee and Treasurer, International Society for Theoretical Psychology (ISTP) since 2024 Editorial board member of Outlines.Critical Practice Studies and section editor for Cambridge Handbook His affiliations include the Center for Day Care Research and collaborations on projects like CHoCA (2013–present) and Nature and Materiality (2021–2022).

Antje SauermannView profile

Researcher

• Sociolinguistics
• Language Register
• German Linguistics
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Dr. Antje Sauermann is a researcher at the Humboldt University of Berlin, affiliated with the Institute for German Language and Linguistics within the Faculty of Language and Literature. She is actively involved in the Collaborative Research Center 1412 (CRC 1412) 'Register: Language Users' Knowledge of Situational-Functional Variation', where she leads project C07 focusing on The impact of language ideologies on register distinctions in multilingual contexts . Her research spans multiple linguistic subfields with a particular emphasis on sociolinguistic variation across different language communities. Dr. Sauermann's research interests center on sociolinguistics, language register, and German linguistics, with special attention to multilingualism , language contact , and variationist sociolinguistics . Her work examines how language users navigate different registers across various social contexts, with particular focus on Namibian German ('Namdeutsch') and urban varieties like Kiezdeutsch. She investigates how linguistic features differentiate across registers and how social meaning is constructed through language variation. Her research employs both corpus linguistic and experimental approaches , including copy-editing tasks and perception studies. Analysis of Dr. Sauermann's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on register phenomena across different German varieties and contexts. Her work demonstrates how linguistic features vary systematically across formal and informal registers, particularly in multilingual settings. She has made significant contributions to understanding how language ideologies shape register distinctions, with particular attention to Namibian German's unique position as a variety used in both informal and formal contexts. Her research often intersects with broader questions about linguistic identity, social salience hierarchies, and the cognitive processing of register variation. As a member of the CRC 1412 research community, Dr. Sauermann collaborates with numerous scholars across disciplines to investigate register phenomena from multiple methodological perspectives. Her work contributes to the center's goal of developing comprehensive models of how language users acquire, process, and produce language according to situational and functional parameters. Dr. Sauermann's research methodology combines Corpus analysis of the DNam corpus (German in Namibia) Experimental perception studies Cross-linguistic comparison Copy-editing tasks to assess register awareness Analysis of linguistic features across social salience hierarchies Her work demonstrates how linguistic variables differ in their ability to convey social meaning across different communicative contexts.

Alessia CassaràView profile

Research Fellow

• Romance Linguistics
• Language Variation and Change
• Corpus Linguistics
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Alessia Cassarà is a Research Fellow at the Institute of Linguistics and Romance Studies, University of Stuttgart, actively contributing to the DFG Research Group SILPAC (FOR 5157). She investigates how input differences influence language acquisition and diachronic change in French and Italian verbal structures under Project H2 led by Prof. Dr. Achim Stein. Education: PhD in Romance Studies from the University of Cologne, focusing on information structure-syntax interfaces in French and Spanish. Her research integrates Corpus Linguistics and Experimental Methods (e.g., structural priming) to analyze cognitive mechanisms like language economy in Romance language evolution. Specializing in Language Variation , Verbal Semantics , and Sociolinguistics , she examines minority languages including Sicilian, Catalonian Spanish, and Iranian Kurdish dialects through extensive fieldwork. Previously involved in the CRC 1252 "Prominence in Language" project, she maintains active research collaborations within DFG-funded frameworks while advancing diachronic-comparative methodologies in Romance linguistics.

• History of Philosophy
• Ancient Philosophy
• Medieval Philosophy
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Prof. Dr. Jasmina Popovska is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Philosophy within the Faculty of Philosophy at the University "St. Cyril and Methodius" in Skopje. She teaches courses on Ancient Philosophy, Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy, and the Interpretation of the History of Philosophy at both BA and MA levels, and co-teaches doctoral seminars on Byzantine philosophy and the concept of Logos in antiquity. Her research focuses on the history of ancient, medieval (Western European and Byzantine), and Renaissance philosophy , with a particular emphasis on methodological approaches to philosophical history . She has explored topics such as φρόνησις in Aristotle and St. Maximus the Confessor, Stoic ethics, and the intersection of philosophical traditions with contemporary issues like medical ethics. She has received the JFDP Scholarship from the U.S. Department of State, enabling research at Florida State University's Department of Philosophy. She has held leadership roles as Secretary General of the Philosophical Society of Macedonia (2011–2013) and Editor-in-Chief of the Faculty of Philosophy Annual Journal (2016–2020). Additionally, she co-founded the Philosophical Film Festival. Scientific Awards: JFDP Scholarship (U.S. Department of State)

Joshua PenneyView profile

Lecturer

• Phonetics
• Phonology
• Australian English
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Dr. Joshua Penney is a Lecturer in the Department of Linguistics at Macquarie University, where he conducts research in phonetics and phonology with a particular focus on Australian English. His work spans both theoretical and applied aspects of speech science, examining how linguistic features vary across different speaker populations and over time. Dr. Penney's primary research interests include phonetic variation in Australian English, glottalization phenomena, vowel systems, creaky voice, and the intersection of phonetics with sociolinguistic factors. His work often investigates how acoustic properties of speech relate to linguistic perception and how these patterns change in multicultural contexts. He has made significant contributions to understanding how social factors like ethnicity, age, and gender influence phonetic realization in Australian speech communities. Analysis of Dr. Penney's publication record from 2018-2025 reveals a consistent focus on the phonetic details of Australian English, with particular attention to coda consonants, vowel duration, and voice quality. His work demonstrates expertise in both production and perception methodologies, often employing acoustic analysis alongside experimental approaches. A notable trend in his recent work is the examination of language variation in multicultural contexts, including studies of Pasifika English, Kiezdeutsch influences, and the 'New Voice of Sydney' emerging from diverse linguistic backgrounds. Dr. Penney has received at least one academic prize for his research contributions, as indicated in his profile. His publications have accumulated 102 citations with an h-index of 6, reflecting growing recognition in the field of phonetics and Australian linguistics. His research has been supported through multiple projects from 2018-2025, with consistent productivity across years. Dr. Penney frequently collaborates with established researchers in Australian phonetics, particularly Felicity Cox and Amanda Szakay, forming a productive research network focused on Australian speech patterns. His work bridges theoretical phonetics with sociolinguistic variation, making significant contributions to understanding how Australian English is changing in the 21st century. Dr. Penney's research appears to be conducted within Macquarie University's phonetics laboratory facilities, where acoustic analysis of speech samples is performed. His work on automatic creaky voice detection suggests engagement with speech technology applications, while his studies of diverse speaker groups indicate fieldwork components in various Australian communities.

Harald BaayenView profile

Professor

• Computational Linguistics
• Psycholinguistics
• Morphological Productivity
• +7 more

Harald Baayen is a Professor at the University of Tübingen within its Faculty of Humanities, Department of Linguistics . His work spans computational linguistics, psycholinguistics, and phonetics, with a focus on discriminative learning models for lexical processing. After studying under Geert Booij in Amsterdam (PhD 1989), he held positions at the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics (1990-1998), Radboud University (Associate Professor via Dutch Science Foundation award), and the University of Alberta (Full Professor 2007-2011). His 2011 Alexander von Humboldt Award and 2025 Honorary Doctorate from Tartu reflect his scholarly impact. Education: PhD in General Linguistics (Amsterdam, 1989) Awards: Alexander von Humboldt (2011), Dutch Science Foundation Career Advancement (1998) Teaching: Courses in Linguistics for Cognitive Science and Statistical Methods since 2011 at Tübingen Research Synthesis Baayen's research bridges computational modeling and empirical phonetics . Notable projects include: Linear Discriminative Learning (2019): A unified framework for morphological processing without morphemes Articulatory Phonetics : Using EMA and ultrasound to study dialect variation and articulation practice effects Statistical Methods : Pioneering generalized additive models and quantile regression in psycholinguistic analysis His 2025 publications explore Mandarin-English semantic differences , Ukrainian grammatical number , and deep learning alternatives to discriminative frameworks. His work consistently challenges traditional morphological theories by integrating discriminative learning with real-world phonetic data .

Maria ArredondoView profile

Assistant Professor

• Child Language Acquisition
• Bilingualism
• Cognitive Neuroscience
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Maria Arredondo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin’s College of Liberal Arts. She directs the ChiLLDS Lab (Child Language Learning and Development Studies), where she investigates language acquisition, bilingualism, and cognitive development in infants and children using neuroimaging (fNIRS), behavioral experiments, and qualitative methods. Her work emphasizes cultural influences on learning and aims to support multilingual children’s academic success. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Michigan. Her research explores: How bilingualism shapes cognitive and neural networks in developing brains The impact of sociocultural contexts on language learning Disparities in bilingual proficiency among children Neurodevelopmental mechanisms underpinning attention and executive function Her recent articles (2019–2025) cluster in bilingual cognition, cultural neuroscience, and developmental equity. Predominant themes include: Neural plasticity in bilingual infants/children Cognitive effects of discrimination and cultural stressors Methodological advances in pediatric neuroimaging Cross-cultural differences in executive function She leads the ChiLLDS Lab , focusing on child-friendly experimental paradigms and fNIRS to study real-time brain activity during language tasks. The lab prioritizes inclusive research with diverse populations.

• Psycholinguistics
• Cognitive Science
• Language Acquisition
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Jason Rothman is a Professor in Psycholinguistics and Cognitive Science at Lancaster University's School of Social Sciences. His research focuses on language acquisition, processing, and neurocognitive adaptations in bi/multilingual populations. Academic Rank: Professor University: Lancaster University School: School of Social Sciences Research Interests: • L1/L2/L3 Acquisition • Heritage Language Processing • Neurocognition of Bilingualism • Cognitive Aging • Linguistic Epistemology Recent Article Trends: 2025 publications span Psycholinguistics , Neuroscience , and Cognitive Science , with subfields including multilingual neural plasticity, heritage language processing, statistical learning mechanisms, and bilingualism's impact on cognitive aging. Methodologies emphasize EEG, ERP, and longitudinal studies. Research Groups: • Brain and Bilingual Experience Lab (BaBEL) • Multilingualism and Cognition Research Group • Center for Language, Brain and Learning (C-LaBL, 2024-2029) PhD Students: • Alessandra Avversari • Jorge González Alonso • Eloi Puig-Mayenco

Lars HinrichsView profile

Associate Professor

• Sociolinguistics
• Corpus Linguistics
• Contact Linguistics
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Lars Hinrichs is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of Texas at Austin's College of Liberal Arts. He received his Ph.D. in English Linguistics from the University of Freiburg in 2006 and has been with the UT English department since 2007. His research focuses on sociolinguistics, particularly Texas English, urban contact dialects, and computer-mediated communication. His work spans corpus linguistics, contact linguistics, Pidgins and Creoles, and standardization/prescriptivism. Notably, he directs the Texas English Project, which researches the different kinds of English spoken across Texas. Hinrichs' recent publications show a strong trend toward digital text analysis methods applied to both contemporary language use and historical texts. His work bridges traditional sociolinguistic fieldwork with computational approaches, particularly using R programming for textual analysis. He has applied these methods to Shakespeare studies, presidential inaugural speeches, and tracking linguistic changes like the decline of 'whom' in American English. Hinrichs actively teaches undergraduate courses including Multilingual Texas, Intro to Digital Studies, African American Language, American English, and Introduction to the English Language. His course listings extend through Fall 2025, demonstrating his ongoing active faculty role. He has directed the Digital Studies Graduate Portfolio program and frequently engages with public audiences through media appearances, particularly on KUT's Texas Standard where he analyzes linguistic styles of well-known Texans. His recent keynote address in Pakistan and podcast appearances demonstrate his international scholarly engagement.

Becky ChildsView profile

Professor

• Sociolinguistics
• Dialectology
• English Language Variation
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Becky Childs is a Professor of English and Associate Dean at the College of Arts & Letters at James Madison University . Her academic journey includes a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Georgia, an M.A. in English from North Carolina State University, and a B.A. in English with a minor in Teaching English as a Second Language from the University of Florida. Her research focuses on sociolinguistics , particularly dialect variation and language identity in contemporary societies. She has contributed significantly to understanding Appalachian Englishes , ethnic varieties , and the intersection of language with digital communication . Her work also emphasizes linguistic diversity in education , utilizing tools like digital badging to enhance student retention. As Associate Dean, she oversees student recruitment, retention, and progression; drives curricular innovation; and manages communications and marketing for the College. Key initiatives include promoting interdisciplinary linguistic research , coordinating student recruitment events, and administering academic affairs such as probation and reinstatement cases. Scientific Awards : [Charles A. Ferguson Prize for Best Student Paper or Poster] (2005)