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ÖMER DELİKAYAView profile

Lecturer

• Kurdish Literature
• Dengbêj Culture
• Oral Poetry Analysis
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Ömer Delikaya is a Lecturer at the Department of Eastern Languages and Literatures in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Bingöl University. His primary research focuses on Kurdish oral traditions, specifically dengbêj (bards) performance culture, comparative mythology, and sociolinguistics of Kurdish folklore. He has published extensively on topics including spatial narratives in Kurdish poetry, interethnic narrative adaptations, and terminological distinctions among Kurdish performers like poets, bards, and musicians. His recent work explores cultural memory through dengbêj performances and topographical semiotics in Kurdish literary works. Delikaya's research methodology combines ethnographic fieldwork with philological analysis of oral and written sources. His studies often bridge Kurdish-Turkish cultural intersections, particularly regarding shared folklore traditions. He has presented over 20 papers at international conferences including the Kurdish Studies Conference (Dicle University 2016), Şırnak Dengbêj Culture Symposium (2018), and multiple Siverek Symposia. His publications appear in journals like Muqaddimah and Anemon , with a notable monograph Destpêkek ji bo Peyvsaziya Kurmancî (2022) and contributions to edited volumes on Feqiyê Teyran and Siverek cultural history.

ŞERİF GÜZELView profile

Lecturer

• Kurdish Language and Literature
• Cultural Studies
• Linguistics
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ŞERİF GÜZEL is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences / Eastern Languages and Literatures department of Bingöl University. His academic journey includes a BSc in Social Studies Education from Yüzüncüyıl University (2004-2008), a non-thesis MSc in Kurdish Language and Literature from Bingöl University (2013), a thesis-based MSc in Kurdish Language and Culture from Muş Alparslan University (2018), and an ongoing joint PhD in Kurdish Language and Literature at Bingöl University and Muş Alparslan University (expected 2025). His research focuses on Kurdish linguistics, cultural studies, and academic analysis of Kurdish language literature. Key interests include Kurdology, regional dialects, and biographical studies of Kurdish intellectuals. His publications explore topics like phonetics of Semsûr dialect, analysis of Kurdish academic theses, and cultural narratives in Bingöl's linguistic landscape. Notable works include contributions to Mukaddime Magazine and Journal of Oriental Studies , with a focus on preserving Kurdish cultural heritage through linguistic analysis. His conference paper on Semsûr phonetics demonstrates expertise in dialectological research. No scientific awards have been documented. He currently advises no formally listed students but contributes to academic discourse through his research. His work is anchored in interdisciplinary approaches bridging linguistics, culture, and education.

Shane HawkinsView profile

Associate Professor

• Historical and Comparative Indo-European Linguistics
• Ancient Greek and Latin Literature
• Greek Iambic Poetry
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Shane Hawkins is an Associate Professor and Director of the College of the Humanities at Carleton University, specializing in Greek and Roman Studies. His academic positions include roles in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. He holds degrees from the University of Minnesota, Oxford, and UNC-Chapel Hill. His research focuses on historical linguistics, Greek iambic poetry (particularly Archilochus, Hipponax, and Catullus), and digital humanities. He has published extensively on ancient poetry, linguistic studies, and classical reception. Notable works include Studies in the Language of Hipponax (2013) and contributions to Catullan analysis. Hawkins has organized events like the Carleton Digital Humanities Workshop (2016) and engages in interdisciplinary projects. His work bridges classical philology with modern digital methods. Education: BA, University of Minnesota MStudies, Corpus Christi, Oxford MA and PhD, UNC-Chapel Hill Fulbright Vienna, Institut für Sprachwissenschaft, Indogermanistik Research Interests: Historical and comparative linguistics, Greek lyric poetry, digital humanities applications in classical studies, and textual criticism of ancient authors like Catullus and Hipponax. Publications Overview: Over 20 peer-reviewed articles and books analyzing ancient texts, linguistic patterns, and classical reception. Recent work includes studies on Catullus 60's structural complexity and Ananius' humorous metaphors. Awards & Grants: No explicit awards listed, but extensive grant-funded research in digital humanities and classical studies.

Marie-Odile JunkerView profile

Professor

• Theoretical and General Linguistics
• Cognitive Semantics
• Language Documentation and Description
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Marie-Odile Junker is a Professor in the School of Linguistics and Language Studies at Carleton University, affiliated with the Centre for Indigenous Research, Culture, Language and Education (CIRCLE) and the Institute of Cognitive Science (ICS). She holds a B.A. from the Sorbonne, an M.A. from Strasbourg, and a Ph.D. from Université de Sherbrooke. Her research focuses on Indigenous language documentation, maintenance, and revitalization, particularly within Algonquian languages (Cree, Innu, Atikamekw). She employs participatory-action research frameworks and develops digital tools such as online dictionaries and the Algonquian Linguistic Atlas. In 2017, she received the Governor General’s Innovation Award for her contributions to Indigenous language preservation. Her work integrates information technologies with language education, emphasizing community collaboration. Projects include thematic dictionaries, computational linguistics tools, and adapting frameworks like the CEFR for Indigenous languages. Junker’s efforts bridge academic research with practical applications, fostering language sustainability in the 21st century.

• Phonetics
• Prosody
• Multimodal Communication
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Gilbert Ambrazaitis is a Senior Lecturer in Swedish as a second language and a phonetics researcher at Linnaeus University, Department of Swedish Language. He holds a PhD in Phonetics (2010) and an M.A. in Phonetics and Digital Speech Processing (2004). His research focuses on prosody, particularly the multimodal interaction between speech and bodily movements, and children's acquisition of contrastive intonation. He leads an externally funded project on contrastive focus production in children and collaborates with the Linnaeus University Centre for Intermedial and Multimodal Studies (IMS) and the Educational Linguistics research group. Educations: PhD in Phonetics (2010), M.A. in Phonetics (2004) Affiliations: Linnaeus University Centre for Intermedial and Multimodal Studies (IMS), Educational Linguistics, LiLa Lab (Language, Cognition & Culture Lab) Research Interests: Prosody, multimodal communication, intonation acquisition, Swedish phonetics, speech-gesture interaction. His work bridges phonetics, linguistics, and education, with projects like 'Learning to Focus' exploring children’s intonation development across dialects. He also investigates the role of gestures and head movements in Swedish news presentations. Key Projects: Leading 'Learning to Focus' (Riksbankens Jubileumsfond) and collaborating on 'Alternative Media Logic' (Swedish Research Council). Current studies include embodied pronunciation training and media production analysis. Labs/Teams: Linnaeus University Language, Cognition and Culture Lab (LiLa Lab), part of interdisciplinary networks like Nordic Research Network for Educational Linguistics (NordEdLing).

Matthew HuntView profile

Lecturer

• Sociolinguistics
• Variation
• Perception
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Dr. Matthew Hunt is a Lecturer in Sociolinguistics at the University of Southampton. His research focuses on sociolinguistic perception and socio-semantics, employing experimental methods to explore how linguistic features influence social evaluations. He leads projects examining linguistic variation in domestic abuse testimony and professional football commentary. Current affiliations include membership in the Centre for Linguistics, Language Education and Acquisition Research. His work bridges semantics, pragmatics, and sociolinguistics to analyze 'meaning' across contexts. Research interests include variation perception, epistemic phrases, and taboo language interaction. He supervises PhD candidates in Applied Linguistics/ELT and is accepting new PhD applications. Key projects involve studying multicultural dialect acquisition in West London youth and gender biases in sports commentary. His interdisciplinary approach addresses language’s role in societal evaluation and identity construction.

• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• Speech Processing
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Saeed Amizadeh is a prominent researcher specializing in artificial intelligence and machine learning, currently affiliated with Microsoft's research division. His work spans multiple domains of AI including speech processing, natural language understanding, computer vision, and time series analysis, with a particular focus on developing novel frameworks that bridge symbolic reasoning with neural approaches. Over the past decade, he has established himself as a significant contributor to the field through publications in top-tier conferences including ICASSP, ICLR, AAAI, KDD, and IJCAI. Dr. Amizadeh's research interests primarily center around advancing the theoretical foundations and practical applications of machine learning systems. His work on neuro-symbolic visual reasoning has contributed to understanding how to effectively disentangle visual perception from logical reasoning in AI systems. He has made significant contributions to differentiable programming, particularly in making classical machine learning pipelines fully differentiable, which enables end-to-end optimization of complex ML workflows. His research on speech enhancement using GANs represents cutting-edge work in audio processing, while his time series anomaly detection frameworks have practical applications in numerous industry settings. Analysis of his publication trends reveals a consistent trajectory from theoretical machine learning foundations toward increasingly applied research with practical industrial relevance. His early work (2010-2015) focused on fundamental algorithms and probabilistic modeling approaches, while his more recent publications (2019-2025) demonstrate a shift toward practical AI systems with direct applications in speech processing, audio separation, and enterprise machine learning. A notable theme throughout his career is the development of frameworks that enable more efficient, scalable, and interpretable AI systems. As a key contributor to Microsoft's ML.NET framework, Dr. Amizadeh has played an important role in developing tools that make machine learning more accessible to enterprise developers. His collaborative work spans academia and industry, with notable partnerships with researchers from various institutions as well as within Microsoft Research.

• Slavic Linguistics
• Onomastics
• Ethnolinguistics
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Professor Feliks Czyżewski is a distinguished academic at the Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS) in Poland, affiliated with the Faculty of Philology and serving as Department Head of Ukrainian Philology (1998-2017). His career spans over four decades with key roles including Associate Professor (2000-2016), Director of the Institute of Slavic Philology (2003-2013), and Full Professor since 2016. Academic Credentials : Masters Degree (1972) in Polish Dialectology PhD (1982) in Folk Dialects Habilitation (1995) in Ukrainian Polish Dialect Phonetics Professor Title (2014) Research Specialization : Czyżewski's work focuses on Slavic linguistics with particular emphasis on onomastics (anthroponymy, microtoponymy, zoonymy) in the Polish-Ukrainian-Belarusian borderlands. His research spans: Polish and Ukrainian dialectology (synchronic & diachronic) Language contact and bilingualism Ethnolinguistics and folklore Sociolinguistic mapping Historical Polish language development Funerary epigraphy Academic Contributions : His 15 most recent publications demonstrate methodological innovation in: Dialect atlas compilation Cross-border cultural projects Epigraphic language analysis Lexicographical techniques Interdisciplinary fieldwork Borderland onomastic systems Awards & Distinctions : Czyżewski's career has been recognized with: Polish State Medals: Silver Cross of Merit (1987), Gold Cross of Merit (2013) Academic distinctions: Medal of the National Education Commission (2015), Honorary Citizen of Włodawa (2019) International recognition: Ukrainian National Academy distinction (2019), Bulgarian cultural award (2013) University-level honors: 4 awards from UMCS (1987-2013) Mentorship & Grants : He has supervised 7 PhD students and over 130 MA candidates. His leadership includes: 3 Polish Ministry of Science projects (2004-2012) Transborder initiatives: Bug River cemeteries (2013-15), Polish-Belarusian musical heritage (2013-15) Atlas projects: Polish dialects (1975-77), Eastern Slavic dialects (1984-86)

• Serbian Language Teaching Methodology
• Derivatology
• Lexicology
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Gordana Štasni serves as Full Professor at the Department of Serbian Language and Linguistics within the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad, where she has held academic positions since 2005 after progressing through assistant professor (2008), associate professor (2013), and full professor (2018) ranks. Educational Background: B.A. in Yugoslav Literature and Serbo-Croatian Language (1990), Faculty of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad M.A. in Serbian Language and Linguistics (1999): The Influence of Gender on Adolescent Narration Ph.D. in Serbian Language and Linguistics (2007): Word Formation in Serbian Language Teaching Her pioneering research centers on Derivatology and Somatism in Language , examining how body-part terminology shapes reality conceptualization in Serbian. She has developed foundational frameworks in Serbian Language Teaching Methodology , particularly for non-native speakers, alongside significant contributions to Lexicology and Phraseology . Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical pedagogy through textbook development and methodological systems. Analysis of her publications reveals consistent focus on Serbian language education infrastructure, with recent works (2017-2018) expanding into cognitive linguistic aspects of somatisms while maintaining core emphasis on grammatical instruction and literary methodology. This dual trajectory demonstrates both theoretical depth in Serbian linguistics and practical impact on national education standards. Award Recognition: Stojan Novaković Award for textbook sets Serbian as a non-native language (Grades 1-8) from Belgrade Textbook Institute (2011) Her teaching portfolio includes advanced coursework in glottodidactics, methodological systems, and lexicological research. While student advisement details aren't specified in source materials, her textbook development indicates substantial mentorship impact through educational resources. No institutional research grants are documented in the provided text, though her award-winning publications suggest successful project leadership.

Robert LeBlancView profile

Associate Professor

• Secondary English Language Arts education
• Literature instruction
• Narratology and narrative theory
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Dr. Robert LeBlanc serves as Associate Professor of ELA/Literacy and Board of Governors Research Chair (Tier II) in Literacy Studies at the University of Lethbridge's Faculty of Education. Currently on academic leave, he maintains active research leadership while specializing in secondary English education and literature instruction methodologies. His educational foundation includes: Ph.D. in Reading/Writing/Literacy from the University of Pennsylvania (Defended with Distinction) M.A. in Education and Society from McGill University (Dean's Honour) B.Ed. in Secondary Education from the University of Saskatchewan (With Great Distinction) LeBlanc's research examines classroom discourse through interactional sociolinguistics, narrative theory, and Bourdieu's frameworks, with particular focus on digital literacies in platform societies. His work bridges traditional literary interpretation with emerging digital ecologies, analyzing how students navigate voice stylization, intertextuality, and ethical dimensions of narrative form within contemporary educational contexts. Recent publications demonstrate consistent exploration of digital platform impacts on ELA instruction, narrative pedagogy innovations, and sociocultural dynamics in literacy development. His scholarship reveals evolving emphasis on pandemic-responsive teaching, algorithmic literacy, and critical media ecologies while maintaining core commitments to qualitative ethnographic methodologies. Notable recognition includes: 2024 Alberta Teachers' Association Educational Research Award AERA Outstanding Dissertation Award (2017) University of Pennsylvania Faculty Award for Outstanding Leadership and Teaching Coyle Fellowship at Notre Dame's Center for Literacy Education As Research Chair, LeBlanc leads institutional initiatives in literacy studies while mentoring graduate researchers. His policy briefs for the National Council of Teachers of English demonstrate active engagement with educational practitioners, though specific grant funding details remain unspecified in source materials.

Anna Catharina HornView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Medieval Studies
• Norse Philology
• Law
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Dr. Anna Catharina Horn is a Senior Lecturer in Medieval Studies at the Department of Linguistics and Nordic Studies, University of Oslo. She serves as a PhD leader and is affiliated with the research program Modes of Modification: Variance and Change in Medieval Manuscript Culture , where she leads the subproject Texts to Rule and Regulate focusing on administrative texts like laws and diplomas from a literacy perspective. Bachelor: Western European Medieval Studies, University of Oslo Master: Norse Philology, University of Oslo PhD: University of Gothenburg (thesis: Law and Text in the Middle Ages: Production and Reception of Magnus Lagabøte's Landslov ) Her research interests span Medieval Laws , Manuscript Culture , Paleography , Textual Organization , and Historical Literacy in Scandinavia (1100–1600). Recent work examines script usage in ecclesiastical, monarchical, and civil contexts ( Modes of Modification program). Publications trend toward Medieval Scandinavian Law analysis, Manuscript Transmission , and Textual Materiality . Key projects include studies on the Landslov (Norwegian National Law) across centuries and comparative script analyses in Nordic regions. Teaching: VMS4191 Medieval Manuscript Culture Roles: BA program coordinator in Norrøn og keltiske studier; MA program coordinator in Viking and Medieval Studies Research Group: Norse and Celtic Philology Labs: Henrik Wergelands hus manuscript lab (room HW322)

• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Translation
• Statistical Machine Translation
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Cristina España-Bonet is a researcher at the Department of Computer Science (CS) in the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC), where she works in the Natural Language Processing (GPLN) group. Previously, she was affiliated with the University of Barcelona (UB) in the Department of Astronomy and Meteorology (DAM), where she completed her PhD in Cosmology. Her research spans both Natural Language Processing and Cosmology , with a strong focus on Machine Translation and Multilingual Systems . Her work in NLP includes: Statistical and Hybrid Machine Translation Document-level Translation Multilingual Information Retrieval Sign Language Translation Low-resource Language Processing She has contributed to major projects such as: OPENMT MOLTO TACARDI Wikiparable Her research has produced significant resources including: Wikipedia-based comparable corpora Hybrid translation systems for patents Stopword lists for Occitan Sign language translation systems

• Sociolinguistics
• Variationist Linguistics
• Finland-Swedish
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Sarah Wikner is a faculty member in the Department of Languages at the Faculty of Arts, Psychology and Theology, Åbo Akademi University. Her research centers on sociolinguistic variation in Finland-Swedish, with a focus on phonetic features, social class, and urban speech styles. Research Interests: Sociolinguistics and language variation in Finland-Swedish Class-indexing linguistic features Perception of language and social class Urban dialects, particularly in Helsinki Phonetic and prosodic variation (e.g., syllable duration) Language ideology and minority language identity Her recent publications show a consistent focus on empirical studies of spoken Finnish Swedish, often in collaboration with scholars like S. Haapamäki and V. Rabb. Themes include social styles, syllable variation, and class-based language perceptions, reflecting a strong commitment to understanding language in its social context. Scientific Awards: Statsrådet Mauritz Hallbergs pris (2020) Dr. Wikner completed her doctoral dissertation on class-indexing language traits in Finland-Swedish, contributing significantly to the field. While no formal advisees are listed, her collaborative work suggests active engagement in research networks. She has no listed grants or lab affiliations, but her open-access publications indicate commitment to scholarly dissemination.

Manuel Badal BertolinView profile

Assistant Professor

• Historical Linguistics
• Romance Linguistics
• Catalan Philology
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Manuel Badal Bertolin is a faculty member in the Department of Catalan Philology at the Universitat de València , within the Faculty of Philology, Translation and Communication. He earned his PhD in 2021 with a thesis on the diachronic morphology of velarized Catalan verbs and is affiliated with the research group Vacàlic+ (Variation, linguistic change and use). Education: PhD in Catalan Philology, Universitat de València (2021) His research focuses on historical and comparative linguistics, particularly the evolution of Catalan verbal morphology. He investigates processes such as velarization, analogical leveling, exaptation, and morphomic coherence, analyzing extensive diachronic corpora from the 13th to 19th centuries. His work often centers on the second conjugation verbs and the emergence of new verb subclasses marked by the velar /g/. His recent publications (2020–2024) explore topics like the role of high-frequency verbs in blocking analogical change, the extension of the /g/ marker to participles and first-person forms, and the evolution of inchoative verbs and fifth-person morphology. These works appear in journals such as Zeitschrift für romanische Philologie , Acta Linguistica Academica , and ELUA . Research Trends: His articles consistently apply theoretical frameworks like exaptation (Lass 1990) and natural morphology to explain morphological change in Catalan, emphasizing cognitive and systemic factors in language evolution. Manuel Badal is actively contributing to the field of Romance historical linguistics and presents his findings at international conferences such as Going Romance. Email: manuel.badal@uv.es

• Computational Linguistics
• Machine Translation
• Historical Linguistics
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Jose Ramon Pichel Campos is an Assistant Professor at the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), affiliated with the Department of Electronics and Computing and the Higher Technical School of Engineering. His primary research focus is computational linguistics, with an emphasis on Galician and Portuguese languages, machine translation systems, historical language analysis, and multilingual technology development. He leads the LComp Research Group in Computational Linguistics, dedicated to advancing language technologies for minority languages like Galician. Education: He earned a Doctorate from the University of the Basque Country in 2020 with a thesis titled Distance measures between languages based on corpus. Application to the historical linguistics of Galician, Portuguese, Spanish and English , supervised by Dr. Pablo Gamallo Otero and Dr. Iñaki Alegría Loinaz. Research Interests: Pichel Campos specializes in computational methods for measuring language distance, developing machine translation systems for low-resource languages, and leveraging historical corpora for linguistic analysis. His work bridges historical linguistics with modern AI tools, particularly focusing on Galician-Portuguese dialects and their technological applications. Key Projects: He pioneered the Nós Project , an open-source initiative to enhance Galician language technologies, and contributes to initiatives like Proyecto Guaná IA , which applies AI to endangered language education. His research also addresses legal frameworks like the Paz-Andrade Law to improve Galician language processing through Portuguese resources. Publications: His recent work (2022–2024) includes advancements in neural machine translation for Galician, corpus-based diachronic language analysis, and multilingual public administration tools. He frequently publishes in computational linguistics and digital humanities venues, emphasizing practical applications for minority languages. Grants & Labs: His work is supported by grants focused on language preservation and technology, though specific grant details aren’t provided here. He collaborates with the imaxin| software team, developing multilingual PLN applications for businesses and institutions.