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Patrick HEINRICH is a Full Professor in the Department of Asian and North African Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice , where he has served since 2014, advancing to Full Professor in 2021. His academic journey includes positions in Germany, Japan, and Italy, with significant contributions to sociolinguistics, endangered languages, and language policy. He holds a Dr. phil in Japanese Studies from Gerhard-Mercator-University Duisburg (2002) and completed his habilitation at Duisburg-Essen University (2005). Research Interests: His work spans sociolinguistics , linguistic ideology , endangered languages (especially Ryukyuan languages), urban communication , and language revitalization . He has pioneered the concept of welfare linguistics , emphasizing language use as a contributor to human well-being. His research integrates historical, political, and ecological perspectives on language. Publication Trends: His recent articles (2023–2025) reflect a strong focus on decolonizing methodologies , language reclamation , and urban linguistic landscapes . He frequently publishes in international handbooks and journals, contributing to debates on identity, ideology, and language policy in Japan and beyond. His editorial leadership in volumes on Arabic sociolinguistics and Japanese communication ideologies underscores his global scholarly impact. Scientific Awards: Honorary President, Ryukyuan Heritage Language Society (2020) Honorary member, Foundation for Endangered Languages (2014) Tokugawa Award, Japanese Association for Sociolinguistic Sciences (2010) Best Dissertation of the Year, Duisburg University Society (2002) Advising, Grants, and Collaboration: While specific students are not listed, he actively mentors research and collaborates globally. He has received fellowships from DAAD, JSPS, and Erasmus, and has been a visiting professor at institutions including Toulouse Jean-Jaurès, Duisburg-Essen, and the University of Lapland. His editorial roles in journals such as East Asian Pragmatics , Contemporary Japan , and Current Issues in Language Planning highlight his leadership in the field. Labs and Teams: Although no formal lab is mentioned, he leads research networks focused on language revitalization, urban sociolinguistics, and welfare linguistics. His projects often involve international collaboration, including co-edited volumes and joint publications with scholars across Europe, Asia, and beyond.

• Sociolinguistics
• Endangered Languages
• Linguistic Ideology
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Kim Soung-U Sebastian is a Researcher at the Department of Asia, Africa and the Mediterranean , University of Naples L'Orientale. His work focuses on Koreanic languages, particularly Jejuan, with expertise in language documentation, typology, politeness metapragmatics, and linguistic ideologies. He has conducted extensive fieldwork and contributed to endangered language preservation through multimodal corpora. PhD in Linguistics (SOAS University of London, 2018) MA in Language Documentation and Description (SOAS, 2013) BA in Linguistics (University of Leipzig, 2012) Research interests span Koreanic language diversity , politeness metapragmatics , egophoricity , and multimodal linguistic analysis . His recent publications with Springer and Cambridge University Press explore Korean politeness and Jejuan morphosyntax . Kim is also involved in language teacher training and academic software workshops . Key grants include a five-year Korean Studies Promotion Service laboratory program and multiple MSCA Seal of Excellence awards . He serves on program committees for endangered language conferences and has organized knowledge exchange initiatives with Jeju Province. Teaching roles include Intermediate Korean Language and Korean Literature courses.

• Koreanic Languages
• Language Documentation
• Typology
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Paola Corò is an Associate Professor of Assyriology at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, specializing in the study of ancient Near Eastern civilizations with a focus on Babylonian texts from the Hellenistic period. She is affiliated with the Department of Humanities and the Research Institute for Digital and Cultural Heritage, based at the Malcanton Marcorà campus. Her research emphasizes the intersection of material culture, linguistic practices, and sociopolitical dynamics in ancient Mesopotamia, particularly exploring scribal traditions, bilingual texts, and the impact of Hellenistic rule on local communities. Corò teaches courses on Assyriology, Semitic epigraphy, and cultural heritage management at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Her work integrates archaeological findings with textual analysis to reconstruct economic, religious, and administrative systems of ancient societies. Recent research highlights include studies on Seleucid-period documentation, gender representation in cuneiform sources, and the materiality of clay tablets. Her publications span over two decades, with a focus on Babylonian administration, multilingualism, and the transition between Persian and Hellenistic eras. Key themes include the role of scribes in knowledge transmission, temple economies, and the preservation of cuneiform traditions amid cultural shifts.

• Assyriology
• Ancient Near Eastern Studies
• Cuneiform Studies
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Daniele BAGLIONI is a Full Professor and current Director of the Department of Humanities at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, where he also serves as a member of the Academic Senate. His academic career spans over two decades with progressive appointments from researcher (2011-2018) to associate professor (2018-2020) and finally to full professor since June 2020. He coordinates multiple research projects including CHANGES, DIA, and MIA, all funded by major Italian and international organizations. His research focuses on five primary areas: Italian historical linguistics (particularly etymology and historical phonetics), the history of Italian outside Italy (especially in the medieval and early modern Mediterranean), contact between Romance languages and other Mediterranean languages, the history of Italian linguistics, and invented languages in Italian literature. His work bridges philology, historical linguistics, and cultural studies with a strong emphasis on Mediterranean cross-linguistic interactions. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on language contact phenomena, particularly allographic traditions where Italo-Romance varieties appear in non-Romance scripts. His work spans both theoretical linguistics and applied philological studies, with increasing emphasis on digital humanities approaches in his most recent projects. CNR Research Promotion Award (2004) FFABR (Fund for Financing Basic Research Activities) (2009) Member of Scientific Committee of "Italian Linguistic Studies" Member of Advisory Board of "Romanica Olomucensia" Reviewer for "Lessico Etimologico Italiano" (LEI) Professor BAGLIONI has supervised approximately 80 undergraduate theses and 12 doctoral theses (7 defended), demonstrating significant mentoring activity. His current research is supported by multiple grants including CHANGES (MUR/PNRR), DIA (MUR/PRIN 2022), and MIA (MUR/PRIN 2022), totaling millions in research funding. He has coordinated the Doctorate in Italian Studies at Ca' Foscari University from 2019-2023 and currently directs the Department of Humanities. His research group includes Davide Mastrantonio and collaborators across European institutions, with particular strength in Mediterranean linguistic studies. The MIA project specifically focuses on Italo-Romance texts written in non-Romance characters, representing a unique intersection of paleography, historical linguistics, and cultural studies.

• Italian historical linguistics
• Etymology
• Historical phonetics
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Roberto Dolci is an Associate Professor in the Department of Italian Language, Literature, and Arts in the World (LILAIM) at the University of Rome 'Foro Italico'. He teaches in several academic programs including Italian Language and Culture in the Digital World (LiCIMoD), Italian as a Foreign Language (ITAS), Italian Food Management and Culture, and the PhD program in Linguistic, Philological, and Artistic-Literary Studies. He is also a Visiting Scholar at the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute, CUNY, New York, USA. His research centers on educational linguistics and glottodidactics, with a focus on language teaching methodologies, linguistic and educational policies, and the global promotion of the Italian language. He investigates how language instruction serves as a tool for cultural diplomacy and engages with the dynamics of the Italian diaspora worldwide. His work also integrates digital technologies into language pedagogy, particularly within digital humanities frameworks. The recent publications highlight his interest in the institutionalization of Italian language education in international contexts, especially in the United States through the AP Program, and the sociolinguistic analysis of Italian’s vitality across global communities. These works reflect a strong interdisciplinary trend combining policy analysis, language teaching, and diaspora studies. Associate Director, TILCA (Teaching Italian Language and Culture Annual) Associate Editor, MOSAIC (Journal for Language Teachers) Roberto Dolci advises academic programs and contributes to curriculum development in Italian language teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels. He is involved in research initiatives related to language policy and digital tools in education, though specific grant details are not mentioned. His collaborations with CUNY underscore international academic engagement and cross-institutional scholarly work. He is affiliated with the Department of Italian Language, Literature, and Arts in the World (LILAIM), where he leads courses in glottodidactics, intercultural communication, and linguistic skills for teaching Italian as a second language. His academic team likely includes graduate students and researchers focused on language education and policy, though specific lab structures are not detailed.

• Educational Linguistics
• Glottodidactics
• Language Teaching
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Gian Claudio Batic serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Asia, Africa and the Mediterranean at the University of Naples L'Orientale. His academic work focuses on African languages and literatures, with particular expertise in Hausa language and Kushi language studies. He teaches multiple courses related to Hausa language and literature at both basic and advanced levels, as well as methodologies for linguistic research in Africa. His research interests span African linguistics, ethnolinguistics, language documentation, and historical linguistics, with a particular focus on West African languages. His scholarly work demonstrates deep engagement with Hausa kinship terminology, Kushi language structures, and the documentation of minority languages in Nigeria. His publications reveal a consistent pattern of examining language structure within cultural contexts, particularly focusing on how linguistic features reflect social organization and historical developments in African communities. Professor Batic has published extensively in journals such as the Journal of African Languages and Literatures, Frankfurter Afrikanistische Blatter, and Topics in Linguistics. His recent work shows increasing attention to language preservation issues, particularly regarding minority languages in Nigeria and West Africa. His scholarly approach combines rigorous linguistic analysis with cultural anthropology perspectives, creating a rich interdisciplinary framework for understanding African languages. His teaching portfolio includes Hausa Language I & II at multiple levels, Hausa Literature, and Methodologies of Linguistic Research in Africa. Office hours are held on Wednesdays from 12:30-13:00 at Palazzo Corigliano studio 1.4, by appointment via email.

• African Languages
• Hausa Language
• Linguistics
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Federica Cognola is an Associate Professor at the Department of Comparative Linguistic and Cultural Studies , Ca' Foscari University of Venice. Her research focuses on syntax of Germanic varieties , particularly Mòcheno (a German dialect in Northern Italy), with emphasis on V2 phenomena , null-subject parameters , and modal particles . She leads the RUM Project (PRIN 2022) on German modal particles and has coordinated Sòtzlear 1/2 projects for Mòcheno language didactics. Her scientific contributions include comparative studies on German-Romance language contact , diachronic syntax, and bilingual acquisition processes. She has received research grants totaling over €170,000 from institutions like Provincia Autonoma di Trento and Caritro Foundation. As an invited speaker, she has presented at institutions including University of Cambridge, Oslo, and Potsdam. Scientific Awards: Premio di prima fascia (2011) - Trento Province 'Contessa Bellati' First Prize (2009) - G. Unfer Cultural Circle Istituto Mòcheno Award (2008) Her teaching portfolio includes German Language courses at both undergraduate and master's levels since 2017, with focus on contrastive linguistics and language didactics . She collaborates with international researchers like Jan Casalicchio and Theresa Biberauer, serving as reviewer for institutions including Flanders Research Foundation and Oxford University Press.

• Syntax
• German Linguistics
• Dialectology
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Piergiorgio MURA is a Lecturer at the Ca' Foscari University of Venice , affiliated with the Department of Comparative Linguistic and Cultural Studies. He also holds a Post-doc Researcher position at the University for Foreigners of Siena , focusing on Sardinian diaspora speech corpora. PhD in Linguistics (2023) from Ca' Foscari Venice MSc in Applied Linguistics (2018) from University of Edinburgh Bachelor in Literature (2016) from University of Cagliari His research spans sociolinguistic attitudes , minority language revitalization, and phonological analysis of endangered languages , with a focus on the Sardinian language. Recent work includes experimental studies on language perception using the Matched-Guise Technique and analyses of linguistic landscapes in Sardinia. Key collaborative projects involve corpus creation for Sardinian diaspora communities and studies on language policy in bilingual education . He contributes to thesis supervision in Language Sciences at Ca' Foscari University of Venice and participates in international conferences on multilingualism. As an educator, he teaches Phonetics and Phonology and Italian Sociolinguistics in master's programs. His digital skills include RStudio/SPSS statistical analysis and digital questionnaire tools.

• Sociolinguistics
• Linguistic attitudes
• Language policies
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Anna Maria Di Tolla is a full Professor of Berber/Amazigh Studies at the University of Naples L'Orientale, where she teaches courses on Amazigh language and the Contemporary History of Berber North Africa. She serves as Director of the "Serie Studi Africanistici. Studi berberi e libico-berberi" and President of the "Centro di studi berberi/amazigh." Her academic work bridges multiple institutions through her Erasmus mobility activities and international collaborations. Professor Di Tolla's research focuses on Amazigh studies across multiple dimensions: language (both oral and written), literary anthropology, Ibadi studies, and contemporary North African issues. Her fieldwork approach involves consistent presence in North African countries, providing authentic insights into Amazigh communities. She has developed a three-year language curriculum for Amazigh/Berber language teaching, focusing on the Nefusi variety (Libya) with a workshop on Tachelhit (Morocco). Her recent publications (2023-2024) reveal a strong focus on linguistic interference, cultural resilience, Amazigh resistance poetry, and documentation of Libyan Amazigh dialects. These works demonstrate her commitment to preserving and analyzing Amazigh linguistic and cultural heritage while addressing contemporary challenges. Among her scientific recognitions are the LIFELONG LEARNING PROGRAMME ERASMUS TEACHING scholarship for Project BATTUTA (2017) and the FABBR ANVUR award (2017). She serves on international committees including the Journal of Amazigh Studies (USA), Ussnan-Bejaïa (Algeria), Asinag IRCAM (Morocco), and Études et Documents Berbères (Paris). Professor Di Tolla has secured significant research funding including the FFABR research fund and RSA 2002-2019 funding. She has coordinated national and international research projects (PRIN, PRA, Fonds Roux MMSH/IREMAM, Battuta, EHESS, CNRS) and has served as coordinator of a Master's degree program, member of the Quality Presidium, and currently serves on the Faculty Board of the Doctoral Program "Asia, Africa and Mediterranean" and the Erasmus Mobility and Traineeship Commission.

• Amazigh Studies
• Berber Language
• African Languages
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Paul Videsott is a Professor at the Faculty of Educational Sciences, Universität Bozen (unibz), specializing in Romance Philology and Ladin Linguistics. His work focuses on multilingualism in South Tyrol, comparative grammar of Ladin school languages, and digital inclusion of indigenous languages through technology partnerships with companies like Motorola and Lenovo. Teaches courses in Ladin linguistics, toponomastics, and comparative literature Coordinates the Ladin Language Section in educational programs Leads initiatives connecting language preservation with technological innovation Research trends from his recent publications show emphasis on: Digital language accessibility solutions Revitalization of Romance minority languages Policy frameworks for Alpine linguistic diversity Scientific contributions include: 2025 - Halo Award for Ladin language smartphone integration 2024 - First smartphone with Ladin language support in collaboration with Lenovo Prof. Videsott maintains active research on language education and cultural preservation in multilingual regions. His office hours are Monday 09:00-09:30 at BX A3.02b, Regensburger Allee 16, Brixen.

• Romance Philology
• Ladin Linguistics
• Comparative Grammar
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Elia Dal Corso is a Researcher in the Department of Asian and North African Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice. His work centers on the linguistic and cultural study of endangered East Asian languages, particularly the Ainu language of Hokkaidō and Sakhalin, as well as broader Japanese and Korean linguistics. His research interests include linguistics, endangered languages, Ainu language, Japanese and Korean linguistics, phonetics, phonology, morphosyntax, evidentiality, language revitalization, historical linguistics, sociolinguistics, and folklore studies . He employs philological and linguistic methodologies to analyze historical corpora, especially those of Bronisław Piłsudski, to document and preserve vanishing languages. The recent publications reflect a consistent focus on the structural and functional analysis of Sakhalin Ainu, exploring topics such as inferential markers, clause linking, negation, phonology, and the role of linguists in language revival. His editorial work further highlights his leadership in advancing scholarship on endangered languages of East Asia. Scientific Awards: No awards mentioned in the text. Elia Dal Corso teaches courses on the Ainu language and culture, Japanese linguistics, and general linguistics at the undergraduate level. He supervises bachelor's and master's theses on Ainu-related topics and supports students by providing access to rare publications from his personal collection. There is no mention of research grants or external funding in the provided materials. He is actively involved in research and publication, contributing both as an author and editor to major works on East Asian endangered languages. While no formal lab or research team is mentioned, his collaborative editorial projects suggest active engagement with an international network of scholars in the field.

• Linguistics
• Endangered Languages
• Ainu Language
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Vincenzo Galata is a researcher at the Institute of Cognitive Sciences and Technologies - ISTC (Padua Branch) and has contributed extensively to phonetics, bilingualism, and speech corpus development. His work spans sociophonetics, articulatory phonology, and emotion recognition through speech analysis. Research Focus : /r/ phonetic variation in bilingual contexts, heritage language maintenance, and speech emotion recognition Key Projects : Creation of the IRIAS multilingual speech corpus, forensic speaker recognition studies Methodologies : Acoustic analysis, ultrasound articulatory imaging, sociolinguistic surveys His publications since 2008 demonstrate consistent contributions to: Phonetic documentation of endangered dialects Inter-language phonetic influence in immigrant populations Technological applications of phonetic analysis to emotion tracking Standardization of forensic speaker recognition methods Galata collaborates with researchers across Italy (University of Calabria) and internationally, focusing on Tyrolean-Italian bilinguals and Italo-Australian speech communities.

• Phonetics
• Bilingualism
• Speech Corpus Development
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Anastasia Federica is a Contract Professor and Research Collaborator at the Department of Life Sciences at the University of Trieste, with additional affiliations in the Department of Humanistic Studies and the University Clinical Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Sciences. Her research spans Genetics , Botany , and Cognitive Psychology , focusing on Mediterranean flora chromosome analysis, language pedagogy, and human-environment interactions. Her publications highlight expertise in: Chromosome Studies of Mediterranean legumes (Genista, Anthyllis, Cytisus) Language & Visual Literacy in educational contexts Historical Governance analysis in Early Modern Europe Fiscal Policy in public finance While no specific scientific awards or student advisement details are listed, her work bridges biological taxonomy and cognitive sciences through interdisciplinary collaborations.

• Biology
• Medical Sciences
• Genetics
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Andrea Zilli is a Professor of hotel management at the University of Udine and an expert in Languages and Cultures of Linguistic and Historical Minorities. Dr. Zilli organizes Friulian language courses through the Interdepartmental Research Center on the culture and language of Friuli (CIRF), as documented in University notice board call no. 589 (August 7, 2015). Research focuses on hotel management systems and the preservation of endangered linguistic/historical minorities, with specialized work in Friulian language revitalization and cultural heritage. Dr. Zilli serves as the primary contact for Friulian language initiatives across university departments. Affiliation with the Interdepartmental Research Center on the culture and language of Friuli (CIRF) drives collaborative projects in minority language education and regional cultural policy development.

• Hotel Management
• Linguistic Minorities
• Historical Minorities
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Patrizia SOLINAS is an Associate Professor at the Department of Humanities of Ca' Foscari University of Venice. Her research focuses on pre-Roman languages of Italy, particularly Celtic and Lepontic linguistic traditions, epigraphy, and historical linguistics. She explores language contact, cultural identity formation through writing systems, and the sociolinguistic dynamics of ancient communities. Her work includes studies on inscriptions from Northern Italy, such as the Celtic inscription of Briona and Lepontic epigraphic materials from necropoleis. SOLINAS has participated in major projects like the PRIN-funded 'Languages and Cultures of Ancient Italy' (2020-2026), examining linguistic and digital models of pre-Roman Italy. She also leads the 'SaInAT-Ve' project analyzing sacred inscriptions from Venetia's ancient territories. Research Themes: Pre-Roman linguistics, Celtic languages, epigraphic analysis, Romanization processes, language contact. Key Projects: PRIN 2020 (Principal Investigator), SaInAT-Ve (Lead). Language Skills: English (intermediate written/spoken), French (intermediate written/spoken). Publications span over 30 years, with recent contributions on pre-Roman Italy's fragmentary languages, epigraphic interpretation, and Celtic cultural mobility. SOLINAS collaborates with institutions like the University of Perugia and international conferences, maintaining a focus on interdisciplinary approaches to ancient texts and artifacts.

• Historical Linguistics
• Pre-Roman Languages of Italy
• Celtic Linguistics
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