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• Spoken Language Processing
• Natural Language Processing (NLP)
• Paralinguistics
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Sarah Ita Levitan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Hunter College, CUNY, and a member of the doctoral faculty in both Computer Science and Linguistics PhD programs at the CUNY Graduate Center. She previously served as a Postdoctoral Research Scientist at Columbia University, where she completed her PhD in Computer Science in 2019 under Dr. Julia Hirschberg. Research Focus: Spoken Language Processing Natural Language Processing Paralinguistic Analysis Trustworthiness and Deception Detection Acoustic-Procedic and Lexical Feature Extraction Online Radicalization and Misinformation Recent Publications demonstrate expertise in analyzing speech and text for trust cues, deception detection, and mental health prediction. Her awards include grants from NSF, Google, and Columbia University fellowships. She leads the Hunter Speech Lab , mentoring PhD, MS, and undergraduate students in computational linguistics research. Scientific Awards and Grants: NSF EAGER Grant (2023) Google Cyber NYC Grant (2023) NSF AI Institute Grant (2023) Air Force Office of Scientific Research Grant (2020) Brown Institute Seed Grant (2020) Knight News Innovation Fellowship (2018) Teaching: Courses include Natural Language Processing (undergraduate/graduate), Computational Linguistics, Computer Theory, and advanced topics in spoken language processing at both Hunter College and Columbia University.

• Forensic Linguistics
• Corpus Linguistics
• Computer-Mediated Communication
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Professor Claire Hardaker is a leading scholar in Forensic Linguistics at Lancaster University's School of Social Sciences. Her research focuses on aggression, deception, and manipulation in computer-mediated communication (CMC) for evidential and intelligence purposes. Research interests include: Corpus linguistics methodologies Online trolling and impoliteness Vaccine discourse analysis Forensic applications of linguistic analysis Current projects include: "Forensic linguistics, Cybersecurity and Technology Research: Operations Suite" (2023-2026) "Questioning Vaccination Discourse (Quo VaDis)" (2021-2024) Contact: c.hardaker@lancaster.ac.uk

Shunichi IshiharaView profile

Professor

• Forensic Voice/Text Comparison
• Computational Linguistics
• Intonational Modelling
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Shunichi Ishihara is a Professor at the School of Culture, History & Language, The Australian National University, where he leads research in forensic linguistics and computational linguistics. His work focuses on forensic text and voice comparison, authorship attribution, and Japanese linguistic studies. He holds qualifications including a PhD (ANU), MSc (Macquarie), MA (ANU), and BEd (Shizuoka). Research Interests: Forensic Voice/Text Comparison Computational Linguistics Intonational Modelling Japanese Language Processing Stylometric Analysis Research Trends: Recent work emphasizes likelihood ratio-based systems for authorship verification, fusion of acoustic and text features for forensic analysis, and applications of deep learning in text evidence evaluation. His studies often explore cross-lingual comparisons (e.g., Japanese, English, Vietnamese) and system validation methodologies. Grants & Projects: "Likelihood project on author recognition" (2024-2026) "Big Australian Speech Corpus" (2010-2015) Multiple forensic voice/text comparison initiatives Labs & Teams: Director of the Speech and Language Lab, collaborating on speech corpus development and forensic linguistic systems.

• Data Science
• Machine Learning
• Image Processing
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Taiseer Abdalla Elfadil Eisa is a researcher actively contributing to data science, machine learning, and academic integrity. His work spans plagiarism detection in scientific figures and digital media, robotic manipulation in cluttered environments, and Arabic speech dataset development for demographic analysis. He has collaborated with scholars from institutions in Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen. His research interests include: Text and image-based plagiarism detection Machine learning for speech and facial analysis Computer vision for academic integrity Data mining for scientific publications Recent publications focus on: Arabic speech datasets (2024) Deepfake detection (2023) Robotic manipulation (2022) Systematic literature reviews (2015-2020)

Eleanor ChodroffView profile

Lecturer

• Phonetics
• Phonology
• Phonetics-Phonology Interface
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Eleanor Chodroff is a Lecturer in Phonetics and Phonology at the Department of Language and Linguistic Science, University of York, a position she has held since April 2019. She previously served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Northwestern University (2017–2019). Her academic journey includes a PhD and MA in Cognitive Science from Johns Hopkins University and a BA in German and Linguistics from New York University. Her research centers on phonetics, phonology, and speech perception, particularly structured variation in speech, the phonetics-phonology interface, prosody, and perceptual adaptation. She integrates methods from experimental and corpus linguistics, automatic speech recognition, and cognitive psychology to explore how speech is represented in the mind and brain. Her recent publications span topics such as phonetic covariation, voice onset time, sibilant fricatives, intonational tunes, and forensic applications of speech analysis. Her work frequently appears in high-impact journals and conferences like the Journal of Phonetics, The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, and Interspeech. She has also contributed to interdisciplinary efforts on methodological rigor in speech sciences. Lecturer in Phonetics and Phonology, University of York (2019–present) Postdoctoral Researcher, Northwestern University (2017–2019) PhD in Cognitive Science, Johns Hopkins University (2014–2017) MA in Cognitive Science, Johns Hopkins University (2012–2014) BA in German and Linguistics, New York University (2008–2012) Eleanor Chodroff has delivered invited talks at institutions including the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, Purdue University, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses such as Intermediate Phonetics and Phonology, Advanced Phonology, and Quantitative Methods. She collaborates widely with researchers in phonetics, sociophonetics, and computational linguistics, including Paul Foulkes, Joseph Cole, and Charlie Wilson. While no specific grants or awards are listed in the provided text, her active publication and presentation record indicate sustained research productivity and external engagement.

• Polish Literary Studies
• Cyprian Norwid Research
• Musicology
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Professor Piotr Chlebowski holds a faculty position at the Cyprian Norwid Research Center within John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin (KUL), where he actively contributes to literary scholarship and musicology. His work bridges Cyprian Norwid's 19th-century Polish Romantic poetry with progressive rock music, particularly focusing on artists like King Crimson, Pink Floyd, and Polish icon Czesław Niemen. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the peer-reviewed journal Studia Norwidiana and leads major research initiatives funded by Poland's Ministry of Education and Science. Chlebowski's research interests center on Polish Literary Studies with specialized expertise in Cyprian Norwid's works, extending to Musicology and Progressive Rock analysis. He examines how Norwid's poetic structures influence rock compositions, explores editorial challenges in critical editions of historical texts, and investigates thematic parallels between Romantic literature and psychedelic/progressive music. His unique interdisciplinary methodology has established significant connections between literary studies and musicological discourse, particularly regarding narrative forms, cultural reception, and sonic interpretations of poetry. Recent publications (2021-2024) consistently explore Norwid's texts alongside progressive rock albums, with recurring themes of darkness/light, textual authenticity, and editorial dilemmas. Journal articles in Studia Norwidiana and Roczniki Humanistyczny demonstrate deep engagement with Norwid's manuscripts, while book chapters analyze rock suites as literary-world-building exercises. This output reveals a sustained scholarly focus on Polish cultural heritage intersecting with global rock traditions, particularly through Czesław Niemen's discography. Scientific Awards: Academic scholarship from France (Paris) in 1998 Membership in the Polish Academy of Arts and Sciences (PAU) in 2023 Chlebowski has served as a reviewer for doctoral and habilitation theses including Adam Cedro's dissertation (2017) and Tomasz Korpysz's habilitation (2017). His grant leadership includes the Ministry of Education and Science project NPRH/F/SN/0020/2024/13 (2024-2028) for the subject bibliography of Cyprian Norwid 1840-1945, the English translation of Studia Norwidiana (2016-2020), and critical edition projects for Norwid's Complete Works. Project Manager: Subject bibliography of Cyprian Norwid 1840-1945 (2024-2028, MEiN) Project Manager: English translation of Studia Norwidiana annual (2016-2020, MEiN) Executor: Translation of "Norwidianum. Studia o Norwidzie" monograph (2017, MEiN) Project Manager: Subject bibliography of Cyprian Norwid (2012, MEiN) He directs the Cyprian Norwid Research Center and organizes national scholarly platforms including the Niemen Non Stop conference series (focusing on Czesław Niemen's music) and Colloquia Norwidiana (dedicated to Norwid studies), fostering collaborative research on Polish literary heritage and its musical interpretations.

Jelena L. SpasićView profile

Associate Professor

• Serbian language methodology
• Stylistics
• Media sociology
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Associate Professor Jelena L. Spasić holds a full-time position at the Faculty of Pedagogical Sciences, University of Kragujevac in Jagodina. Her academic career includes a doctorate in Serbian language with teaching methodology (2022) and prior diplomas in Modern Serbian language (2016) and Serbian language and literature (2005). She teaches courses such as Serbian language, speech development methodology, and language games in pedagogy programs. Research focuses on stylistics of Serbian language, media sociology, and educational linguistics. She actively participates in national and international projects including the Dynamics of Modern Serbian Language Structures (2010–2024), bilateral education system studies with Montenegro (2021–2023), and positive education initiatives with East Sarajevo University. She is a member of the Media-Linguistic Commission of the International Committee of Slavists. Recent publications (2022) analyze topics like linguistic aspects of legal discourse, Serbian textbook methodology, and fine motor skill development through phonetic exercises. Her work bridges stylistic analysis with practical pedagogical applications, emphasizing culturally relevant educational materials and media literacy.

David WrightView profile

Associate Professor

• Forensic Linguistics
• Corpus Linguistics
• Discourse Analysis
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David Wright is an Associate Professor in Linguistics at Nottingham Trent University (NTU), based in the School of Social Sciences and Department of Humanities. He leads the Language, Identities and Institutions Research Group within the Centre for Research in Literature Linguistics and Culture and serves as REF Unit of Assessment Co-ordinator for Unit D27 - English Language and Literature. His work aligns with NTU's Safety and Sustainability research theme. Dr. Wright completed his BA, MA, and PhD at the University of Leeds. His research applies corpus linguistics and discourse analysis to forensic and legal contexts to improve justice delivery through language analysis. Key focus areas include forensic authorship analysis, courtroom discourse (particularly cross-examination of vulnerable witnesses), voice identification evidence, online language crimes, and incitement of violence against women. He regularly publishes in international journals and presents at global conferences. His recent publications (2021-2025) reveal consistent advancement in forensic linguistics methodology, with growing emphasis on computational approaches to legal discourse analysis. Notable trends include sophisticated accent judgment studies in forensic settings, analysis of climate protest discourse, and pioneering work on AI applications in legal contexts. His research maintains strong practical relevance to justice system improvements. Dr. Wright has received significant recognition including: NTSU award for Outstanding Teaching in Arts and Humanities (2019-20) NTU Vice-Chancellor’s Teaching Award (2016-17) NTU Vice-Chancellor’s Outstanding Teacher Award (2016-17) Fellow of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA) Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (Advance HE) He actively supervises MA and PhD students in forensic linguistics, corpus linguistics, and discourse analysis. Major research funding includes a Nuffield Foundation grant (£328,631) for mapping cross-examination in criminal trials and an ESRC grant (£872,120) for improving voice identification procedures. His projects feature interdisciplinary collaborations across linguistics, law, psychology, and education. Dr. Wright leads the Language, Identities and Institutions Research Group and contributes to the Nottingham Institute for Languages and Intercultural Communication (NILIC). He serves on editorial boards for multiple journals including Frontiers in Communication and The Elsevier Encyclopedia of Language and Linguistics.

• Social Work
• Child Protection
• Contextual Safeguarding
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Michelle Lefevre is a Professor of Social Work at the University of Sussex, affiliated with the School of Education and Social Work and the Department of Social Work and Social Care. She serves as Director of the Centre for Innovation and Research in Childhood and Youth (CIRCY). Her career spans academic leadership, including roles as Head of Department and Editor-in-Chief of Child and Family Social Work . Prior to academia, she practiced as a social worker and arts psychotherapist, specializing in child forensic interviews, sex offender treatment, and family court assessments. Education: Doctor of Social Work (DSW), University of Sussex MA Integrative Arts Psychotherapy MA Social Work Certificates in Therapeutic Arts, PostQualifying Social Work, and Approved Practice Teaching Research Interests: Dr. Lefevre focuses on innovative approaches to safeguarding youth from extra-familial harms (e.g., criminal exploitation, digital coercion), contextual safeguarding frameworks, and relational methodologies. She prioritizes participatory and narrative research methods to center youth voices in policy and practice. Key Contributions: Her work includes evaluating Contextual Safeguarding implementations in Hackney, leading the ESRC-funded Innovate Project, and co-authoring seminal texts like Safeguarding Young People Beyond the Family Home . Recent studies address pandemic-era service adaptations and the role of mobile technology in domestic abuse. Awards: National Teaching Fellowship (2015) BASW/Kay McDougall Prize (2017) for groundbreaking work on trust-building in child sexual exploitation cases Grants & Advising: She leads multiple ESRC-funded grants exploring innovation in children’s social care and empathy in practice. Supervises PhD/DSW students on topics like safeguarding policies, coercive control, and interdisciplinary child welfare approaches. Labs/Teams: Co-directs the Innovate Project, collaborates with the Centre for Innovation and Research in Childhood and Youth (CIRCY), and advises BASW’s 80/20 relationship-based practice campaign.

Andrea NiniView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Forensic Linguistics
• Authorship Analysis
• Computational Linguistics
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Andrea Nini is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Linguistics and English Language at the University of Manchester. He specializes in forensic linguistics and computational methods for authorship analysis of historical and malicious texts. Nini completed his Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics at Aston University in 2014, following an MA in Applied Linguistics with a Forensic Linguistics specialization. His research focuses on: Computational approaches to authorship analysis Forensic linguistics applications in legal contexts Stylistic text analysis Quantitative linguistic methods Sociolinguistic variation Nini has received the Exceptional Performance Award and IAFPA Research Grant for his contributions to the field. His recent work develops new frameworks for forensic voice comparison and applies likelihood ratio methods to authorship verification.

Sascha FrühholzView profile

Professor

• Cognitive psychology
• Neuroscience
• Neuropsychology
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Sascha Frühholz is a Full Professor at the Department of Psychology, University of Oslo, Norway. He previously held roles including SNSF Professor at the University of Zürich (2015–2020) and Associate Professor at the University of Oslo (2020). His research focuses on cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and neuropsychology, with specialties in digital communication, auditory emotion recognition, and forensic analysis of digital fraud. He leads projects on deepfake detection, neurocognitive mechanisms of auditory perception, and the evolutionary basis of affective signaling. Education background includes a PhD from the University of Bremen (2008–2010) and postdoctoral research at institutions like the Swiss Center for Affective Sciences (2013–2015). Notable awards include the SNSF Professorship (2015) and a teaching award nomination (2005). His research interests span digital voice technology risks, psychoacoustics, and ancient instrument acoustics. Recent articles highlight interdisciplinary work in neuroscience, AI ethics, and clinical applications like cochlear implant studies. Awards include the SNSF Professorship and recognition for teaching excellence. His lab, the Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience Lab (CANlab), explores auditory emotion processing and brain-computer interfaces.

Ferdi DOĞANView profile

Assistant Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
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Ferdi Doğan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering at Adıyaman University. He holds a PhD in Software Engineering (2021, Fırat University), an MSc in Computer Systems (2012, Sakarya University), and a BSc in Computer Systems (2002, Selçuk University). His research focuses on artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, image processing, and cybersecurity. He has led TÜBİTAK projects on AI-driven solar panel defect detection, SCADA system security, and post-earthquake psychological analysis using AI. He is a member of IEEE and ACM, and has presented at over 10 international conferences. Professional Experience: Joined Adıyaman University as a Lecturer in 2007, became Department Head (2011-2019), and is currently Director of the Research and Application Center. He advises graduate theses and consults on TÜBİTAK projects. His applied research includes AI in agriculture, solar energy, and SCADA security algorithms. Teaching: Courses include Artificial Neural Networks, Internet Programming, and Software Engineering. He has taught at both undergraduate and graduate levels since 2002, with over 50 recorded courses in programming, algorithms, and web design. Awards: No specific awards listed but has secured TÜBİTAK grants and participated in international projects. His work has been cited over 12 times in peer-reviewed journals.

• Computer Vision
• Image Analysis
• Machine Learning
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Dr Shahana Bano is a Lecturer in the School of Computing, Engineering & Technology at Robert Gordon University, specializing in interdisciplinary applications of Artificial Intelligence. Her research spans biomedical imaging, environmental monitoring, infrastructure analytics, and socio-technical systems through the Machine Vision Research Group and Cybersecurity Research Group. Her educational background includes a PhD in Computer Science and Engineering, M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, MSc in Information Systems, and BCA - all completed full-time. Her research philosophy centers on convergence, bringing together diverse data types, technologies, and disciplines to create impactful, adaptive systems that bridge academic innovation with societal relevance. Dr Bano's research interests focus on Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Internet of Things, Text to Speech Systems, and Social Media Threat Intelligence. Her recent work demonstrates strong application of these interests to medical diagnostics (CAR-T cell classification), environmental monitoring (geothermal reservoir modeling), infrastructure analytics (pipeline defect detection), and social systems (hate detection in football communities). Her publication record shows consistent output with 32 research outputs from 2015-2025, demonstrating increasing focus on medical and environmental applications of AI in recent years. The work spans theoretical computer vision advancements to practical implementations addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals. Associate Fellow (AFHEA) 2023 from Advance HE Dr Bano actively supervises PhD students and mentors interns on diverse projects. Current PhD supervision includes research on morphological classification of CAR-T cell images for leukemia diagnosis and acoustic emission-based pipeline defect detection. She also guides students on projects involving AR-based navigation, NDVI vegetation mapping, hate detection in football communities, multimodal sensor fusion, and airport runway object detection. Her lab resources are supported through university research groups and collaborations focused on machine vision and cybersecurity applications.