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Demirdache HamidaView profile

Professor

• Syntax
• Semantics
• Linguistic Diversity
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Demirdache Hamida is a Full Professor of Linguistics at Nantes University and Director of the Nantes Linguistics Lab (LLING UMR 6310, CNRS). She holds a PhD from MIT (1991) and Habilitation à diriger des recherches from Nantes University (2003). Her research focuses on syntax-semantics interfaces, linguistic diversity, and formal syntactic theory with emphasis on Semitic languages and under-represented languages like Salish. She has pioneered experimental methodologies to probe logical form syntax, particularly in studies of temporal anaphora, distributivity, and quantification. Leadership roles: Founded LLING lab in 2004, elevated to CNRS status in 2016 Research grants: Coordinator of ANR-DFG projects (2022-2025), CHILL serious game initiative (2018-2021) Awards: Palmes académiques (2011), Descartes-Huygens Prize (2003), multiple PEDR/PES excellence awards Her experimental work bridges theoretical syntax and empirical child language studies, with recent focus on cross-linguistic variation in telicity and scalar implicatures. Supervised 15 PhD theses (including 3 double-doctorates) and 54 master’s theses. Active in international research networks including the Van Riemsdijk Foundation and Carnot Cognition Institute. LLING lab specializes in formal linguistics with particular expertise in: syntax-semantics interfaces, multilingualism, and experimental methods. Current projects investigate Boolean connectives (FRAL project), heritage language maintenance (AThEME EU project), and logical language acquisition through game-based learning (Cool Boole School).

• History and Philosophy of Mathematics
• Early Analytic Philosophy
• Logic
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Georg Schiemer is a Professor at the Department of Philosophy, University of Vienna, and serves as head of the Institute Vienna Circle. He is also an External Fellow at the Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy, LMU Munich. His research spans the history and philosophy of mathematics, early analytic philosophy, logic, and formal philosophy of science. Institute Vienna Circle (Head) Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy (External Fellow) His work emphasizes structuralism, focusing on mathematical structures in historical contexts (e.g., Carnap, Hilbert) and their philosophical implications. Recent publications analyze axiomatics, model theory, and epistemic frameworks in foundational mathematics and science. Scientific awards include his appointment as an External Fellow at LMU Munich. He teaches courses such as Logic, Philosophy of Science Colloquiums, and interdisciplinary seminars at the intersection of philosophy, theology, and biology.

Dalina KallulliView profile

Associate Professor

• Theoretical Linguistics
• Comparative Syntax
• Syntactic Variation
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Dalina Kallulli is an Associate Professor at the University of Vienna , Department of Linguistics. Since 2012, she has been a leading figure in theoretical and comparative syntax, with a focus on Albanian and Balkan languages . Her work bridges syntax, semantics, and morphology, emphasizing interfaces and universals. Education: PhD in Theoretical Linguistics (University of Durham, 1999), Cand.Philol. in General Linguistics (University of Trondheim, 1995), MA in English (University of Tirana, 1991) Research Interests include grammar theory , comparative syntax , syntax-semantics interfaces , and language cognition . Her publications explore clitic doubling, voice systems, and cross-linguistic morphological phenomena. Notable fellowships include the Hertha Firnberg Fellowship (2004-2007) and APART Fellow (2008-2010). Recent Publications highlight diachronic aspects of voice systems, form copy in wh-dependencies, and the role of diminutives in suppressing root projections. She has been a visiting scholar at institutions like the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and New York University. Awards and Invitations: Hertha Firnberg Fellowship (FWF) APART Fellow (Austrian Academy of Sciences) W3 Professor (acting chair) at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich Invited talks at major international conferences (GLOW, DGfS, NELS) Teaching encompasses courses in Theory of Grammar , Introductory Linguistics , and seminars on syntactic typology.

Uli SauerlandView profile

Professor

• Semantics
• Pragmatics
• Syntax
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Uli Sauerland is a Professor and Department Head of FB4 Semantics and Pragmatics at the Leibniz-Centre General Linguistics (ZAS) in Berlin since 2017. He holds honorary professorships and research fellowships in Germany and Japan. His research focuses on syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and language acquisition. He has led numerous international research projects and serves on editorial boards of journals like Linguistic Inquiry and Semantics & Pragmatics . Education: 1993: Diploma (M.Sc.) in Mathematics, Universität Konstanz 1998: Ph.D. in Linguistics, MIT 2003: Habilitation in General Linguistics, Universität Tübingen 2018: außenplanmäßiger Professor, Universität Potsdam Research Interests: His work explores formal semantics, pragmatics, and syntax, with a focus on scalar implicatures, presuppositions, and experimental methods. He investigates cross-linguistic phenomena in languages like Japanese, German, and indigenous Brazilian languages. Recent topics include child language acquisition and computational modeling of pragmatic reasoning. Awards: 2018 Honorary Professorship at Universität Potsdam 2014 Humboldt Alumni Fellowship 2011 Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Bridge Fellowship Grants & Leadership: Coordinated DFG SPP 1727 (XPrag.de, 2014-2020) Principal Investigator in EU-funded projects like CHLaSC (2006-2009) and COSY (2016-2019) Organized international conferences including Experimental Pragmatics 2007 and Formal Approaches to Japanese Linguistics 6 Labs & Collaborations: Leads the Semantics and Pragmatics Department at ZAS, fostering interdisciplinary research. Collaborates globally through networks like Euro XPRAG and COST Action A33.

Németh T EnikőView profile

Professor

• Linguistics
• Pragmatics
• Discourse Analysis
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Overview Enikő Németh T. is a Full Professor and Head of the Department of General Linguistics at the University of Szeged's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences since 2017. She has held leadership roles including Head of the Doctoral School of Linguistics (2018–present), Head of the Hungarian Research Centre for Pragmatics (2012–present), and Chair of the Theoretical Linguistics PhD Program (2007–present). She earned her Candidate's degree (PhD equivalent) in 1992 and became a Doctor of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences in 2017. Education 1987: MA in Russian Language and Literature and General/Applied Linguistics (University of Szeged) 1992: Candidate's degree (PhD equivalent) in Linguistics 2017: Doctor of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences in Linguistics Research Interests Her work focuses on pragmatics , discourse analysis , and the interaction between grammar and pragmatics . She explores implicit arguments in Hungarian, perspectives in language use , and cognitive pragmatics . Her research emphasizes empirical methodologies and theoretical frameworks to understand linguistic phenomena like pro-drop, anaphora, and lexical semantics. Awards & Honors 2020: Hungarian Academy of Sciences Publication Award 2013: Hajdú Péter Guest Researcher Fellowship 2004–2007: Bolyai János Research Fellowship 2000–2003: Széchenyi Professor Fellowship Academic Leadership & Grants She leads major initiatives like the MTA-DE-SZTE Research Group for Theoretical Linguistics (2006–present) and has directed national and international research projects. Her grants include long-term fellowships from the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. Labs & Teams Directs the Hungarian Research Centre for Pragmatics and oversees the MTA-DE-SZTE Research Group for Theoretical Linguistics , fostering collaborative research in pragmatics and theoretical linguistics.

Anagnostopoulou ElenaView profile

Professor

• Theoretical Syntax
• Comparative Syntax
• Formal Linguistic Typology
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Elena Anagnostopoulou is a Professor of Theoretical Linguistics at the University of Crete since 2009, with prior roles as Associate Professor (2005-2009) and Assistant Professor (1998-2005). She has held visiting positions at MIT and a fellowship at the University of Stuttgart. Education : PhD in Linguistics, University of Salzburg (1994). Research Interests : Theoretical and comparative syntax, formal typology, argument structure, case/agreement theory, clitics, control/anaphora, and historical linguistics. Her work bridges syntax, morphology, and lexicology. Scientific Impact : Over 7,500 citations (Google Scholar), h-index 37. Recipient of the 2013 Humboldt Foundation's Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Award for sustained research excellence. Grants & Projects : Co-Investigator in the AHRC-funded project on diachronic case variation (2017-2019), Principal Investigator for the UCrete project applying evolutionary biology to language relationships (2019-2021). Collaborated with German institutions via Humboldt funding.

Ramchand GillianView profile

Professor

• Comparative Linguistics
• Syntax
• Pragmatics
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Ramchand Gillian is a Professor at the Institute for Language and Culture, University of Tromsoe. She has held academic roles including Senior Researcher at the Center for the Advanced Study of Theoretical Linguistics (CASTL) and Associate Professor at the University of Tromsoe. Previously, she was a University Lecturer in General Linguistics at Oxford University (1994–2004). Education: PhD in Linguistics (1993), MA in Linguistics (1992) from Stanford University; B.S. in Mathematics and Philosophy (1988) from MIT. Her research focuses on syntax, semantics, and their interfaces, with interests in comparative linguistics, aspect, modality, and cognitive science. She has led major grants, including a Research Council of Norway FRIHUM grant (2018–2022) on modal concepts and experimental semantics. Gillian has supervised numerous PhD and MPhil students, contributing to linguistic theory and empirical research. Awarded membership in the Academy of Europe (2018), she has organized workshops like the 2022 Foundations of Extended Projections conference and participated in international forums such as SALT and ELM. Her work bridges formal semantics, syntax, and experimental methods, emphasizing cross-linguistic diversity and theoretical innovation.

Anne AbeilléView profile

Professor

• Natural Language Syntax
• Descriptive Linguistics
• Syntactic Theories
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Anne Abeillé is a Professor of Linguistics at Université de Paris since 2000, previously holding academic positions at Université Paris 7 (1994-2000) and Université Paris 8 Saint Denis (1991-1994). She is an Ordinary Member of the Academy of Europe (elected 2008) in Linguistic Studies with her primary research base at Laboratoire de Linguistique Formelle (LLF/CNRS). Her research specializes in Natural Language Syntax and Syntactic Theories , with significant contributions to Descriptive Linguistics across multiple languages and Linguistic Resource Development for computational processing. She integrates formal linguistic frameworks with practical syntactic analysis methodologies. Major recognitions include: 1988: Grant J-W Zellidja from the French Academy 1992: Price Pierre Larousse for Language Sciences 1995 & 2007: CNRS Bronze and Silver Medals She maintains active research leadership at LLF but no student advisement or grant details are publicly documented in available sources.

Louise McNallyView profile

Professor

• Semantic/Pragmatic Theory
• Morphosyntax/Semantics/Pragmatics Interfaces
• Computational Semantics
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Louise McNally is a Professor of Linguistics at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) in Barcelona, Spain. She holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of California, Santa Cruz (1992) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Computational Linguistics from UPF (2002). Her research focuses on semantic/pragmatic theory, morphosyntax-semantics-pragmatics interfaces, and computational semantics, with recent explorations into vector-based and information-theoretic models of meaning. McNally has held senior administrative roles at UPF, including Vice Rector for the Organization and Academic Project (2015–2017), Vice Rector for Faculty Affairs (2011–2015), and Vice Rector for Research (2009–2011). She is co-Editor-in-Chief of Semantics and Pragmatics and affiliated with the Grammar and Cognition Lab and Computational Linguistics and Linguistic Theory groups. Her work bridges formal semantics with experimental perspectives, addressing issues like nominalization, scalar implicatures, and idiomatic expressions. Key honors include the Alexander von Humboldt Research Prize (2017) and multiple ICREA Academia Awards (2008, 2013, 2018). Her publications span theoretical linguistics, computational semantics, and experimental studies, emphasizing cross-disciplinary collaboration.

• Romance languages
• Parameters
• Variation
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Maria Rita Manzini is a Full Professor at the Department of Letters and Philosophy, University of Florence (since 2000). She previously held academic positions as Associate Professor (1992-2000) and Lecturer (1984-1990) at University College London's Italian Department and Faculty of Letters, later advancing to Reader and Visiting Professor there (1990-1999). Her affiliations span prestigious institutions including MIT, University of Florence, UCL, and collaborations with international universities like Georgetown, Universidade de Brasilia, and University of Leiden. 1983 Ph.D. in Linguistics and Philosophy from MIT 1979 Diploma from Scuola Normale Superiore, Pisa 1979 Laurea in Lettere (Italian Literature) from Università di Pisa Her research focuses on core areas of theoretical linguistics, particularly syntax, morphosyntax, and parametric variation in Romance and Balkan languages. She investigates grammatical categories, case marking, clitic placement, and syntactic structures across diverse linguistic frameworks. Her recent publications explore topics like DOM datives, middle-passive constructions, and complementizer systems in Romance languages. These works intersect with subfields including generative grammar, linguistic typology, and formal syntax analysis. Research Fellow, Netherlands Institute for Advanced Studies (1990-1991) Postdoctoral Fellow, Center for Cognitive Science, UC Irvine (1983-1984) Manzini has led major Italian PRIN research projects on linguistic categories, recursion, and grammatical features. She served as Editor for Quaderni di Linguistica e Studi Orientali (2015) and held editorial board positions for Rivista di Grammatica Generativa (since 1987) and Language Acquisition (1990-2003). Currently (as of 2012), she directs the Doctoral Programme in Filologie del Medioevo e Rinascimento e Linguistica at the University of Florence.

• English linguistics
• Generative syntax
• English syntax and morphology
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Jacek Witkoś is a Professor of Linguistics at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań (AMU), where he chairs the Department of Polish-English Comparative Linguistics at the Faculty of English. He has held significant administrative roles, including Deputy President of AMU for Research and International Cooperation (2008-2016), Deputy Dean at the Faculty of Modern Languages and Literature (2005-2008), and Deputy Head of the School of English (1999-2005). Research Focus: Generative syntax, comparative syntax of Slavic and Germanic languages, formal grammar, and contrastive linguistics. International Experience: Visiting Scholar at University of Maryland (2001), Kościuszko Foundation Research Scholar at University of Maryland (2000-2001), Senior Lecturer at University of Vienna (1994-1997), and Research Student at University of North Wales and University of Cambridge. Honors & Memberships: Awarded full professorship by the Polish President (2006). Member of Societas Linguistica Europea (SLE), Polish Association for the Study of English (PASE), and Executive Committee of the Slavic Linguistic Society (SLS). He leads the Santander Group European Universities Network as President.

Gabriel ParriauxView profile

Associate Professor

• Computer Science Education
• Didactics of Computer Science
• Educational Robotics
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Gabriel Parriaux is an Associate Professor at Vaud Teacher Training College (HEP Vaud) in Switzerland, where he serves as Head of the Unit for Media, Digital Uses and Computer Science Teaching (UER MI). His work focuses on establishing computer science as a formal academic discipline within Swiss schools, moving beyond digital tool usage to understanding foundational computational principles. He plays a key role in developing teacher training programs for computer science education across all school levels. With an academic background spanning Oriental languages (Chinese, Sanskrit) and religious studies, Dr. Parriaux transitioned to computer science education through additional training at the University of Lausanne (UNIL) and EPFL. He is currently completing his doctoral thesis titled "Computer science in primary schools and teacher education" under Professor Éric Bruillard at Université Paris Cité's EDA laboratory. His research examines learning obstacles, teacher representations, effective pedagogical strategies, and curriculum development in computer science education. Recent work has particularly focused on educational robotics, textual analysis of teaching resources, and challenges of delivering computer science teacher training remotely during the pandemic. His publications reveal a strong emphasis on primary education contexts and the development of disciplinary computer science knowledge among future teachers. Dr. Parriaux actively contributes to the Swiss computer science education community as Vice-president of the Swiss Society for Informatics in Education (SSIE) and as an organizer of the Didapro colloquium series. His work bridges educational sciences and computer science, addressing the critical need for well-prepared teachers as computer science becomes institutionalized in Swiss compulsory education.

Probert PhilomenView profile

Lecturer

• Linguistic Theory
• Prosody
• Indo-European Historical and Comparative Linguistics
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Probert Philomen is a University Lecturer in Classical Philology and Linguistics at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of Wolfson College, Oxford. He holds a D.Phil. in Comparative Philology from Oxford (supervised by Anna Morpurgo Davies) and has held significant fellowships, including the AHRC Leadership Fellowship (2015–2017) and a British Academy Mid-Career Fellowship (2012). His research focuses on linguistic theory, prosody, Indo-European historical linguistics, and ancient Greek and Latin grammarians. Education: 1997–1999: D.Phil. in Comparative Philology, St John’s College, Oxford 1991–1997: B.A. and M.Phil. in General Linguistics and Comparative Philology at Exeter College, Oxford Research Interests: Linguistic theory with emphasis on prosody Indo-European historical and comparative linguistics Diachronic syntax and ancient grammatical traditions Analysis of Greek, Latin, and Anatolian languages and literatures Recent Work Trends: Recent articles explore ancient Greek syntax (e.g., relative clauses), inscriptional evidence, and theoretical approaches to prosody and accentuation. Collaborative work includes studies on Roman colloquial language and Mycenaean case systems. Awards: Conington Prize (2002) for an Oxford dissertation Teaching Award from the Oxford Learning Institute (2006) Labs/Teams: Active in the Linguistics and Philology department at Oxford, contributing to interdisciplinary research on ancient languages and their historical contexts.

Geoffrey PullumView profile

Professor

• Theoretical Linguistics
• English Grammar
• Philosophy of Cognitive Sciences
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Geoffrey Pullum is Professor Emeritus of General Linguistics at the University of Edinburgh's School of Philosophy, Psychology, and Language Sciences. He previously held the position of Head of Linguistics and English Language at Edinburgh (2008–present) and was a Professor of Linguistics at UC Santa Cruz (1983–2007). His academic journey includes a B.A. (First Class Honours) in Language from the University of York (1968–1972) and a Ph.D. in General Linguistics from University College London (1974–1976). Research interests span theoretical linguistics, English grammar formalization, syntax, and the philosophy of cognitive sciences. He co-authored the seminal The Cambridge Grammar of the English Language (2002) and wrote A Student's Introduction to English Grammar (2005). His work challenges prescriptive grammar myths and emphasizes empirical rigor in linguistic analysis. Awards include Fellowships from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2003), Linguistic Society of America (2007), and British Academy (2009). He served as Associate Editor of Language (1983–1985) and held visiting positions at institutions like Stanford, Brown, and Harvard. Grants include NSF-funded research at the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences (1990–1991) and leadership in the Jacob R. Javits Fellowship Program (1992–1993). Active in academic service, he chairs editorial boards for journals like Linguistic Analysis and the Oxford International Encyclopaedia of Linguistics .

Sergei TatevosovView profile

Professor

• Formal Semantics
• Syntax-Semantics Interface
• Linguistic Typology
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Sergei Tatevosov is a Professor of Linguistics and Head of the Department of Theoretical and Applied Linguistics at the Faculty of Philology, Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU). His career spans decades, including roles as Visiting Fulbright Scholar at MIT (2010-2011), Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, and Senior Researcher at MSU. He focuses on theoretical semantics, linguistic typology, and the syntax-semantics interface, with expertise in Turkic, Mongolic, Uralic, and Nakh-Daghestanian languages. Education: Habilitation (Dr. of Sciences) in Philology (2010), dissertation: Actionality in lexicon and grammar , MSU. Ph.D. (Cand. of Sciences) in Philology (1997), dissertation: A typological perspective on quantification in natural language: universal quantifiers , MSU. Diploma in Linguistics with honors (1993), MSU. Research Interests: Formal Semantics, Syntax-Semantics Interface, Linguistic Typology, Theoretical Morphology, Tense & Aspect, Actionality, Evidentiality, Argument Structure, (Anti)causativization, Turkic Languages, Mongolic Languages, Nakh-Daghestanian Languages, Uralic Languages. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with fieldwork on lesser-studied languages, emphasizing cross-linguistic universals and typological variation. Scientific Awards and Honors: Lomonosov Moscow State University Award for Outstanding Scientific Schools (2019-2020). Professor of the Russian Academy of Sciences (2018). Fulbright Visiting Scholar Fellowship (2010). Lomonosov Moscow State University Award for Young Scholars (2007). Association for Linguistic Typology Greenberg Award for best Ph.D thesis (1999). Teaching and Supervision: He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses at MSU, including Theoretical Morphology, Formal Semantics, and Syntax and Semantics of Turkic languages. Over his career, he has supervised 3 Ph.D., 9 M.A., 10 B.A., and approximately 20 diploma papers. He has also taught at international summer schools like the Crete Summer School of Linguistics. Grants and Fieldwork: Tatevosov has led major research projects, including a 2019–2021 Russian Foundation for Basic Research (RFBR) grant on "Syntax and semantics of Uralic and Altaic languages: converging functional-typological and formal perspectives" and a 2016–2018 Russian Science Foundation grant on "Four Grammars of the Languages of Multilingual Russia." He has also received RFBR and Russian Foundation for the Humanities grants since 2002. As principal investigator (1999–present) for MSU's linguistic expeditions, he has conducted fieldwork on Caucasian, Turkic, and Uralic languages since 1990.