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Andrej A. KibrikView profile

Professor

• Linguistic diversity
• Field linguistics
• Language and cognition
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Andrej A. Kibrik is Professor at the Department of Theoretical and Applied Linguistics of Lomonosov Moscow State University’s Philological Faculty, and concurrently serves as Director of the Institute of Linguistics and Head of the Department of Typology and Areal Linguistics at the Russian Academy of Sciences. A Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences and member of Academia Europaea , he has held visiting appointments at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, University of Alaska Fairbanks, University of Oregon, University of Arizona, and UC Santa Barbara. Education 1979–1984: M.A. in Linguistics, Moscow State University, Philological Faculty 1984–1988: Ph.D. (Candidate of Science), Institute of Linguistics, Academy of Sciences of the USSR 2003: Doctor of Science dissertation, Institute of Linguistics, Russian Academy of Sciences Research Interests His work integrates linguistic diversity , field linguistics , and language & cognition through a functional-typological lens. Core themes include discourse structure , multimodality (prosody, gesture, sign language), corpus linguistics , and computational modeling . Empirically, he focuses on Athabaskan languages (especially Upper Kuskokwim), Caucasian , Turkic , West African , and Russian sign language , producing comprehensive grammatical descriptions and developing theoretical frameworks for non-discrete cognitive structures. Publications Trend Recent monographs and edited volumes (2009–2017) cluster around discourse analysis , corpus construction , and language documentation , with notable works on Ninilchik Russian and spoken-Russian corpora, reflecting an enduring commitment to combining empirical richness with cognitive-theoretical depth. Scientific Awards & Honors Russian Science Support Foundation Award (2008–2010) Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Scholarships (2000, 2006) Fulbright Scholarships (1995, 1996–1997) President’s Scholarship for Outstanding Young Scholars (1994) IREX Scholarships (1991, 1991–1992) Advising, Grants & Leadership He has supervised numerous MA and PhD students, including Ekaterina Èl’bert and Natalia Molchanova, whose diploma theses advanced his multimodal discourse experiments. Since 2011 he coordinates linguistics projects for the Russian Foundation for Basic Research . He served as President of the Interregional Association for Cognitive Studies (2012–2014) and is Editor-in-Chief of the longitudinal Encyclopedia “Languages of the World” . Laboratories & Teams At Moscow State University he heads the Center for Cognitive Studies within the Philological Faculty, fostering interdisciplinary research combining linguistics, psychology, and computational modeling.

• Turkic Linguistics
• Historical Linguistics
• Etymology
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Michał Németh is a Full Professor and Head of the Research Centre for Language Documentation at the Institute of Linguistics, Translation Studies, and Hungarian Philology at Jagiellonian University in Kraków. His academic career includes roles as an Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow (2015-2018) and positions at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań. He holds a habilitation (2020) and PhD (2011) in Linguistics. His research focuses on historical linguistics, specializing in Turkic languages (particularly Karaim), Hungarian etymology, and Slavic language influences. Key projects include the ERC-funded '(Re)constructing a Bible' initiative, which digitizes and analyzes Karaim Biblical manuscripts. He leads critical editions of Karaim texts and explores language contact phenomena in Eastern Europe. Notable achievements include ERC Starting Grant (2018), Humboldt Fellowships, and Rector Awards for scientific contributions. His work bridges philology, codicology, and digital humanities, creating semantic web platforms for linguistic data. He investigates Karaim dialect diversification, Slavic-Turkic loanword dynamics, and the sociohistorical context of minority languages. Research interests span Turkic historical phonology, etymology of Hungarian words, and documentation of endangered languages. He collaborates internationally on Karaim language preservation and has published extensively on linguistic methodology and manuscript analysis.

Stephen LucekView profile

Assistant Professor

• Linguistics
• Sociolinguistics
• Irish English
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Dr. Stephen Lucek is an Assistant Professor in Linguistics at University College Dublin, School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics. He holds a PhD from Trinity College Dublin and a Professional Certificate in University Teaching & Learning from UCD. His research focuses on linguistic variation and multilingualism in Ireland, particularly in educational contexts. PhD in Linguistics, Trinity College Dublin Professional Certificate in University Teaching & Learning, University College Dublin Stephen's research interests include sociolinguistics, Irish English, multilingualism, register variation, polydialectalism, and language ideologies. He employs cognitive and perceptual approaches, especially Conceptual Metaphor Theory and perceptual dialectology, to study how language reflects identity and social structure. His work often examines the impact of standard language ideology and accent discrimination in Irish secondary schools. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in raciolinguistics, language policy, and cognitive linguistics. His work analyzes public discourse on Twitter, media representations of Irish dialects, and presidential rhetoric, showing a broad methodological range from corpus analysis to qualitative interviews. Stephen has been a co-editor of Teanga: The Journal of the Irish Association for Applied Linguistics , contributing to the advancement of applied linguistics in Ireland. He has secured competitive research grants, including from the Irish Research Council, to study adolescents' language use and discrimination in schools. He actively supervises MA and PhD students and teaches modules such as Multilingualism, World Englishes, and Research Skills. He also coordinates several key courses and has been involved in public engagement through media appearances on topics like accentism, AI in grading, and language change among youth. Stephen has been involved in significant interdisciplinary collaborations, including with Vicky Garnett on dialect mapping and Garrett Phelan on the Free Thought FM art project, which explored class inequality and access to education in Dublin.

Jeff TennantView profile

Associate Professor

• French Language
• General Linguistics
• Phonetics
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Jeff Tennant is an Associate Professor in the Department of French Studies at Western University, specializing in phonetics and sociolinguistics. He leads a SSHRC-funded project on Language Contact and Prosodic Variation in Ontario French. He has held key roles in academic governance, including Chair of the OCUFA Collective Bargaining Committee and Chief Negotiator for UWOFA during three contract negotiations. His accolades include the Profesor Invitado title from the University of Holguín, Cuba, Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Palmes Académiques from France, and the CAUT Distinguished Service Award. He currently oversees the 2020 Congress theme addressing colonialism and anti-Black racism. Educated at the University of Toronto (Ph.D., 1995), Tennant’s research focuses on prosodic systems, sociolinguistic variation in French-speaking communities, and language contact phenomena. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with applied sociolinguistics, examining how regional, social, and historical factors shape speech patterns. His recent publications explore prosodic rhythm in Franco-Ontarian speech, interphonology in English corpora, and second dialect acquisition in Colombian Spanish. These studies highlight his interdisciplinary approach, integrating quantitative phonetic analysis with sociolinguistic theory. Awards: Profesor Invitado (2023), Palmes Académiques (2020), CAUT Award (2018) Grants: SSHRC funding for Ontario French prosody research Leadership: Academic Convenor for 2020 Congress, OCUFA negotiations No specific labs or collaborative teams are mentioned, though his work engages international partners like the University of Holguín.

• Contrastive Analysis
• Lexicology
• Phraseology
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Pedro Joaquin Mogorrón Huerta is a University Professor at the University of Valencia , affiliated with the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters and the Department of Translation and Interpretation . He leads the FRASYTRAM research group , focusing on multilingual phraseology and translation equivalence using textual and electronic databases. His expertise spans contrastive analysis, lexicology, and audiovisual translation. Research highlights include compiling multilingual verbal constructions to address intercultural equivalence, emphasizing diatopy (regional language variation). He has published over 90 articles in journals like Meta and LingVisticae Investigationes , and authored works for publishers such as John Benjamins and Peter Lang. International collaborations: Visiting professorships at Paris 13, Krakow, Évry, and Paris-Diderot universities. Teaching: Audiovisual translation methodologies across 20+ institutions globally. Grants: Principal investigator in projects funded by Spain’s MEC, MICINN, Valencian Government, and international partners. Current activities include directing FRASYTRAM and advancing research on phraseological equivalence in multilingual contexts.

Mine GÜVENView profile

Professor

• Semantics
• Language Communication
• Spoken Translation Education
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Prof. Mine GÜVEN is a Professor and Department Chair of the Department of English Translation and Interpreting at Dogus University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics from Boğaziçi University (2004), with prior academic roles at institutions like Beykent University and MEF University. Her research focuses on semantics, language communication, translation pedagogy, and media accessibility. Key contributions include studies on Turkish linguistics, audio description practices in media, and the intersection of music and language. Education: Ph.D. in Linguistics, Boğaziçi University (2004) MA in Linguistics, Boğaziçi University (1997) Bachelor's in Translation, Boğaziçi University (1994) Research Interests: Her work explores language structure and communication in diverse contexts, including: Translation methodologies and pedagogy Accessibility in media (audio description, subtitles) Phonological and syntactic aspects of Turkish Language in disaster reporting and media discourse Semiotics of music translation Publications: Recent studies emphasize Turkish linguistics and media accessibility, including analyses of disaster communication, audio description practices, and musical text-setting. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with applied research in education and technology. Administrative Roles: She has led departments at Dogus University (since 2021) and Beykent University (2011–2017), demonstrating leadership in academic governance and curriculum development.

Marie-Hélène CôtéView profile

Professor

• Phonology
• French Linguistics
• Language Variation
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Marie-Hélène Côté is a Full Professor in the Section of Language and Information Sciences within the Faculty of Arts at the University of Lausanne (UNIL), a position she has held since August 2016. She has previously held academic appointments at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2000–2001), the University of Ottawa (2001–2013), and Laval University (2013–2016). Her research expertise lies in the phonological structure of language, particularly focusing on French. She employs a multidisciplinary approach that integrates formal linguistic theory, experimental phonetics, and corpus-based analysis. Her work emphasizes linguistic variation across geographical, generational, and stylistic dimensions, with a special focus on Quebec and Canadian French. Marie-Hélène Côté has co-directed the international "Phonology of Contemporary French" (PFC) project since 2010, which has produced extensive spoken corpora and advanced methodologies for analyzing French phonology. Her recent publications reflect a sustained engagement with variation, corpus phonology, loanword adaptation, and prosodic phenomena in French. Professor of the Year award from the Faculty of Arts at the University of Ottawa (2013) She has supervised numerous research initiatives and led major collaborative projects such as the PFC. While specific grant details are not provided, her leadership in large-scale, international research efforts indicates significant funding acquisition and project management experience. She has contributed extensively to academic service through editorial roles and scholarly collaboration. Marie-Hélène Côté leads and contributes to research teams associated with the Phonology of Contemporary French project. This international initiative involves scholars from multiple institutions and focuses on building and analyzing spoken French corpora, advancing methods in dialectometry, and exploring phonological variation and change.

Gerald StellView profile

Associate Professor

• Multilingualism
• Linguistic Variation
• Code-Switching
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Gerald Stell is an Associate Professor in the Section of Language and Information Sciences at the University of Lausanne, appointed since August 2023. Previously, he held roles as Assistant and Associate Professor at Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He earned his PhD in Linguistics from the Université Libre de Bruxelles (VUB). His research focuses on multilingualism and linguistic variation, particularly in postcolonial contexts. Key areas include phonetic/grammatical variation, code-switching, and identity strategies in language use, with a specific emphasis on Namibian English and Afrikaans. He is currently finalizing a monograph on Namibian English, proposing an eclectic variationist methodology combining subjective and objective data analysis. His recent work explores sociolinguistic dynamics in postcolonial settings, including studies on language contact, ethnic identity negotiation, and the interaction between sociopolitical factors and linguistic structures. His research bridges theoretical linguistics with applied sociolinguistics, aiming to contextualize language variation within broader social and historical frameworks.

Lorenzo TomasinView profile

Professor

• Romance Philology
• Linguistics
• Literary History
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Lorenzo Tomasin is a full professor in the Italian Section at the University of Lausanne (UNIL), holding the chair of history of the Italian language. Previously, he served as vice-rector at Ca' Foscari University in Venice and taught at Bocconi University in Milan. His research bridges Romance philology, linguistics, and literary history, focusing on medieval practical texts, 18th-20th century authors, and the interplay between linguistic and cultural history. He collaborates with the Centre for Dialectology and Ethnography of Ticino, emphasizing Venetian dialectology and historical lexicography. Key contributions include studies on the VEV (Vocabolario storico-etimologico del veneziano) and analyses of language contact in medieval manuscripts. His work integrates traditional philology with digital methodologies, addressing topics like etymology, textual criticism, and sociolinguistic dynamics. Education: Diploma and Perfezionamento from Scuola Normale Superiore in Pisa. Academic roles include visiting positions at UCLA and Indiana University. Research interests also encompass Italian dialects, historical grammar, and the methodology of linguistic historiography. His publications span lexicography, cultural semiotics, and the history of the Italian language, with a focus on microhistorical approaches to linguistic evolution. Recent articles highlight his engagement with digital lexicography, the semantic history of words, and interdisciplinary approaches to language history. He has contributed to projects like the Storia dell'italiano scritto and collaborates internationally on Romance language studies. His scholarship bridges medieval and modern linguistic phenomena, emphasizing empirical rigor and historical context.

Michela IacorossiView profile

Research Fellow

• Multilingualism
• Cross-linguistic influence
• Language Acquisition
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Micela Iacorossi is a Research Fellow and Doctoral Researcher at the University of Oslo's Faculty of Humanities, specializing in Scandinavian linguistics. She holds a temporary academic position within the Department of Scandinavian linguistics. Her research focuses on multilingualism, cross-linguistic influence in L3 acquisition, and syntax development in non-native Norwegian speakers. Education: MA in Linguistics (UiO/UCLouvain, 2014-2016); BA in Linguistic and Intercultural Mediation (Sapienza University of Rome, 2009-2013). Professional experience includes roles as Higher Executive Officer and Research Assistant at MultiLing - Center for Multilingualism (2020-2022). Her PhD project, part of the CLIMA initiative, examines cross-linguistic influence in Norwegian L3 acquisition through longitudinal studies of verb placement in German/French L1 speakers. Supervised by Guro Busterud (UiO), Anne Dahl (NTNU), and Natalia Kartushina (MultiLing). Research interests include morpho-syntactic transfer, V2 phenomenon in multilingual contexts, and experimental methods in language acquisition studies. Active in research groups: 'Second and third language acquisition and use' and 'Clinical Linguistics and Language Acquisition.'

Nanna Haug HiltonView profile

Researcher

• Linguistics
• Sociolinguistics
• Danish Language Studies
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Nanna Haug Hilton is an External Researcher at the University of Groningen's Campus Fryslân, affiliated with the Language Technology and Culture (LTC) department. Her research focuses on sociolinguistics, linguistic variation, and minority languages, with particular emphasis on Frisian, Danish, and Swedish. She actively employs technology-driven methods, such as smartphone data collection and citizen science initiatives like the 'Stimmen' project, to study language dynamics. Academic Roles: External Researcher at Campus Fryslân (University of Groningen) Key Affiliations: Language Technology and Culture department Editorial Contributions: Co-editor of Linguistics Vanguard (2019–2020) Her research interests include linguistic salience, language attitudes, and the intersection of technology with sociolinguistic studies. Notable projects explore perceptual salience through ERPs and pupil dilation studies, as well as the role of dialect variation in robotics (e.g., NWA-IDG Grant on dialect-speaking robots for elderly communication). Recent work highlights her contributions to Scandinavian language comparisons, citizen science applications, and sociolinguistic methodologies. She has published extensively in journals like Nordic Journal of Linguistics and Ampersand , with over 40 peer-reviewed outputs. Awards include membership in De Jonge Akademie (2019) and the Young Academy Groningen (2018). Awards: De Jonge Akademie (2019), NWA-IDG Grant (2019) Grants: Robotics and dialect comprehension (2019) Her work extends to public engagement, including media appearances and workshops on Frisian language preservation. She has supervised two graduate students and remains active in organizing international conferences like IClave 10 (2019).

Sol LagoView profile

Associate Professor

• Psycholinguistics
• Romance Languages
• Second Language Processing
• +3 more

Sol Lago is an Associate Professor at Goethe University Frankfurt within the Institute for Romance Languages and Literature. Her research focuses on sentence comprehension in first and second language speakers, particularly investigating cognitive processes in multilingual contexts. She leads the Romance Lab, studying Romance languages (Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian) through behavioral, eye-tracking, and neurophysiological methods. She holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Maryland (2014) and a B.A. in Literature and Linguistics from the University of Buenos Aires (2009). Her research interests include psycholinguistics, second language processing, and multilingualism. Key projects involve the AGREE project on agreement processing, the collaborative CRC NegLaB studying negation, and experimental work on possessive pronouns and clitic doubling. Recent methodologies include EEG and computational modeling using Large Language Models and virtual reality. Her publications reflect a focus on syntactic processing, agreement attraction, and bilingualism. Collaborations with researchers like Shravan Vasishth and João Veríssimo strengthen her interdisciplinary approach. Current initiatives aim to enhance language learning pedagogy through experimental findings.

Mustafa AltunView profile

Professor

• Turkish Language Education
• Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language
• Applied Linguistics
• +12 more

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Altun is a faculty member at Sakarya University’s Faculty of Education, Department of Turkish and Social Sciences Education. He holds a PhD in Turkish Language and Literature from Istanbul University and has been actively contributing to the fields of Turkish language education, linguistics, and teaching Turkish as a foreign language. His academic service includes teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels, supervising theses, and leading research projects. His research interests include Turkish language education, applied linguistics, teaching Turkish as a foreign language, Turkish grammar, curriculum development, values education, old Turkish literature, language acquisition, and educational technology. These themes are reflected in his extensive publication record, which spans journal articles, book chapters, and authored volumes. The recent scholarly publications of Prof. Altun demonstrate a strong focus on pedagogical innovation, assessment in language learning, and the integration of technology in teaching Turkish. His work often bridges theoretical linguistics with practical classroom applications, particularly in the context of foreign language instruction. He has contributed to the development of teaching materials, evaluation scales, and curriculum analysis, especially regarding Turkish as a foreign language. Prof. Altun has been involved in editorial and peer-review activities for numerous academic journals, including Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies , Turkish Studies , and Uluslararası İnsan Bilimleri Dergisi . He has also participated in national and international academic organizations as a reviewer, editor, and session chair. He has supervised multiple master’s and doctoral theses on topics such as values education in children’s media, Turkish grammar instruction, and foreign language teaching methodologies. Additionally, he has led and participated in several research projects, including Erasmus+ initiatives and national projects funded by the Ministry of National Education. He has also contributed to academic events as an organizer, moderator, and keynote speaker. Prof. Altun has held administrative roles such as Head of the Department of Turkish Education and Director of the Turkish Language Teaching Application and Research Center at Sakarya University. He continues to teach courses such as New Approaches in Linguistics , Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language , and Ottoman Turkish , contributing to both undergraduate and graduate education.

Hongming ZhangView profile

Professor

• Chinese Linguistics
• Syntax-Phonology Interface
• Prosodic Phonology
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Hongming Zhang is a Professor of Chinese Linguistics and Head of the Chinese Language and Linguistics Program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he has been a faculty member since 1994. He also directs the UW-Tianjin Summer Chinese Program and holds editorial leadership roles in major journals and book series in Chinese linguistics. Ph.D., University of California at San Diego, Linguistics (1992) M.A., University of California at San Diego, Linguistics (1990) M.A., Fudan University, Chinese Linguistics (1984) B.A., Fudan University, Chinese Language (1981) His research focuses on the syntax-phonology interface, prosodic phonology, poetic prosody, and the history of the Chinese language. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of tone sandhi, tonal representation in dialects, and the linguistic structure of classical Chinese poetry. His work bridges theoretical linguistics and literary analysis, particularly in the context of historical and dialectal variation. The most recent articles highlight a strong trend in prosodic studies across Chinese dialects, historical phonology, and the linguistic analysis of classical poetry. His publications consistently emphasize empirical data from understudied dialects and integrate formal linguistic theory with philological insights. Vilas Associate Award (UW-Madison, 2003–05) Chiang Ching Kuo Research Grants (1997–99, 2005–06) Chern Shiing-shen Chair Professor (Nankai University, 2006) Chang Jiang Scholar Chair Professor (China MOE, 2009) Teacher of the Year 2015 (Wisconsin Association of Chinese Language Teachers) Distinguished Guest Professor (multiple Chinese universities) Professor Zhang has advised numerous students and led curriculum development in Chinese language and linguistics. He has secured research grants from prestigious foundations and has held leadership roles in international scholarly organizations. He is currently executive editor of the International Journal of Chinese Linguistics and series editor for Routledge Studies in Chinese Linguistics . He leads a research group focused on prosodic theory and Chinese linguistic analysis, contributing to interdisciplinary projects connecting linguistics, literature, and language education.

Aida KršoView profile

Researcher

• Linguistics
• Stylistics
• Phonetics
• +6 more

Aida Kršo, M.Sc., is a linguist affiliated with the University of Sarajevo 's Language Institute and Faculty of Philosophy (University of East Sarajevo). Her academic work focuses on Linguistics, Stylistics, Phonetics, and Morphology , particularly in Bosnian language contexts. She holds a Master's degree in Linguistics (2007) and is enrolled in doctoral studies (2021). Her roles include Head of Publishing, Library and Information Service and Senior Associate at the Language Institute. Her research spans standard language variation, historical grammar, sociolinguistic challenges , and educational applications . She has contributed to dictionaries like Pravopisni priručnik (2013) and Rječnik bosanskog jezika (2007). Notable projects include the Bosnian Dictionary of Accent Variations (2023–2024) and international collaborations on Balkan language politics. Her publications analyze language in media, case systems, rhetorical devices , and anglicisms in fashion journalism . She actively participates in international conferences such as the VIII International Linguistic Conference on Krste Misirkov (2024) and Symposium on Bosnian Language (2016). Her work emphasizes functional literacy, speech culture, and orthoepic norms , delivered through seminars, educational broadcasts, and teacher training programs.