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• 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.

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 .

Gaeta LivioView profile

Professor

• Contrastive linguistics
• Linguistic minorities
• German and Germanic linguistics
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Livio Gaeta is a Full Professor of German Language and Linguistics at the University of Turin, Italy. His academic career includes roles such as Associate Professor (2012–2016) and Visiting Professor at Humboldt-University of Berlin (2009–2010). He specializes in contrastive linguistics, theoretical morphology, and the study of linguistic minorities, particularly Walser German dialects. Gaeta holds a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Rome Three (1998). Educational Background: PhD in Linguistics, University of Rome Three (1998); Guest Researcher at the Center for General Linguistics, Berlin (1998–1999). His research focuses on morphological theory, language contact in Alpine regions, and the documentation of minority languages. Notable projects include CLiMAlp (PRIN 2020–2024) and ArchiWals (PRIN 2017–2020), which digitize and preserve Walser linguistic heritage. Gaeta has authored monographs like Lineamenti di grammatica tedesca (2017) and edited volumes on German linguistics. His awards include the Alexander von Humboldt Research Grant (2009) and Fellowship (2010), and he served as President of the Societas Linguistica Europaea (2025). Key research themes include grammaticalization, derivational paradigms, and the interplay between syntax and morphology.

Dag Trygve Truslew HaugView profile

Professor

• Linguistics
• Syntactic Theory
• Formal Semantics
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Dag Trygve Truslew Haug is a Professor of Linguistics and Greek/Latin at the University of Oslo , specializing in syntactic theory, formal semantics, and Indo-European studies. His career spans roles such as Visiting Professor at the University of Oxford and Postdoctoral Research Fellowships at Oslo and the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.

Nikolaus HimmelmannView profile

Professor

• Typology and universals
• Grammaticalization
• Language documentation
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Nikolaus Himmelmann is a Full Professor (W3) in General Linguistics at the University of Cologne since 2010. Previously, he held professorial positions at Westfälische Wilhelms University Münster (2007-2010), Ruhr-University Bochum (1999-2007), and has been actively involved in linguistic research through funded projects like the DoBeS framework (2004-2005) and SFB 1252 projects (2017-2020). He is a founding member and past president of the German Society for Endangered Languages, and serves on multiple editorial boards including Language Documentation & Conservation and Studies in Language . 2018 Honorary Member, Linguistic Society of America 2017 Leo Spitzer-Preis, University of Cologne 2014 Best Paper in Language Award His research spans typology, grammaticalization, language documentation, and prosody-syntax interfaces. He has secured significant grants from DFG, VW Foundation, and BMBF for collaborative projects on language documentation, articulation speed variation, and prosodic prominence. His administrative roles include chairing linguistics institutes at Münster and Cologne universities.

Georgios P. GeorgiouView profile

Assistant Professor

• Experimental Phonetics
• Speech Acquisition
• Language Acquisition
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Dr. Georgios (George) P. Georgiou is an Assistant Professor of Linguistics at the University of Nicosia , where he serves as Associate Head of the Department of Languages and Literature and Director of the Phonetic Lab . He was awarded the Cyprus Research Award – Young Researcher 2023 in Social Sciences and Humanities and elected a Fellow of the Young Academy of Europe (2024) . B.A. in Greek Philology (University of Cyprus, 2007–2011) M.A. in Education with distinction (University of Cyprus, 2011–2013) Ph.D. in Linguistics with distinction (University of Cyprus, 2014–2018) His research integrates experimental phonetics , language acquisition , communication disorders , and machine learning . He developed the Universal Perceptual Model (UPM) for speech perception and focuses on diagnosing neurological/communication disorders via speech elements. His recent work applies AI to classify speech patterns and identify language disorders. Article trends highlight crosslinguistic vowel classification , acoustic markers in speech disorders , and machine learning for diagnostic tools , with collaborations across Europe. He has secured grants exceeding €60,000, including projects on Developmental Language Disorder and Neurological Speech Diagnosis . Scientific accolades include: Cyprus Research Award – Young Researcher 2023 Fellow, Young Academy of Europe (2024) Seal of Excellence, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action (2021) Georgiou has received research grants as Principal Investigator, including postdoctoral fellowships at RUDN University and Cyprus University of Technology, and a €60,000 grant from the Cyprus Research and Innovation Foundation (2024–2026). He mentors through PhD Research Methodology courses and leads the Phonetic Lab , a hub for computational linguistics and disorder diagnosis.

Stephan ElspaßView profile

Professor

• German Linguistics
• Dialectology
• Sociolinguistics
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Stephan Elspaß serves as a University Professor of German Linguistics at the Faculty of Cultural Studies, University of Salzburg. He holds significant leadership roles including Chair of the Curricular Commission for Doctoral Studies and Member of the Doctoral Commission at the Faculty of Cultural Studies. Professor Elspaß is also Co-Speaker of the Collaborative Research Center F60 "German in Austria" (DiÖ), a major research initiative examining linguistic variation across Austria. His research focuses on German dialectology with particular emphasis on Austrian German variants, regional linguistic patterns, and language variation. Professor Elspaß leads several innovative projects including the "Atlas of everyday German language," the WEAVE project "Variant Pragmatics" (VariPrag), "Patterns and Structures of Regional Linguistic Reality" (MuSt), and the citizen science initiative "Wenker 2.0 – Citizens research their dialects," which was recognized as a Top Citizen Science Project. His methodological approach combines traditional dialectology with computational tools like GeoLing, a statistical software package he developed for geolinguistic data analysis. Professor Elspaß's scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on linguistic variation across German-speaking regions, with particular attention to Austrian German. His recent work shows increasing integration of digital methods and citizen science approaches, reflecting broader trends in contemporary linguistics. The research spans theoretical linguistics, sociolinguistics, and practical applications of dialect documentation. As academic leadership, Professor Elspaß contributes significantly to doctoral education at the University of Salzburg through his role in the Curricular Commission. His collaborative projects span multiple institutions across German-speaking countries, particularly through the D-A-CH project "Variant Grammar" which connects researchers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Haider HubertView profile

Professor

• Theory of Grammar
• Theoretical and Comparative Syntax
• Syntax-Semantics Interface
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Hubert Haider is a Professor of General and Applied Linguistics at the University of Salzburg, serving as Vice-Director of the Centre for Neurocognitive Research. He holds a PhD (1980) and Habilitation (1987) in General Linguistics from the University of Vienna. His academic career includes professorial roles at the University of Stuttgart (1988-1996) and leadership positions such as Chairman of the Department of Linguistics at Salzburg and Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy at Stuttgart. His research focuses on syntax, language-cognition interfaces, and neurolinguistics, with significant contributions to computational linguistics and Germanic/Romance language studies. Major Positions: Chair positions at Salzburg and Stuttgart, leadership roles in departments and graduate programs Research Projects: Led DFG-funded computational linguistics initiatives (SFB 340), neuroimaging studies on language production (fMRI/EEG), and EU-funded IGLO project on Germanic language intercomprehension Recipient of the prestigious membership in Academia Europaea (2012). His international engagements include visiting professorships at Harvard, Lund, and Amherst, alongside summer schools and guest seminars across Europe and beyond. Active in academic administration,他曾担任萨尔茨堡人文学院副院长（1999-2001）and曾主持多个国际同行评审研究项目，包括DFG和欧盟资助的项目。

• General Linguistics
• Applied Linguistics
• Humanities Didactics
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Univ.-Prof. Dr. Luca Melchior serves as Head of the Institute of German Studies at Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt, where he holds a full professorship in German Studies. His academic roles include Deputy Head of Institute and leadership in subject didactics initiatives. Specializing in general linguistics, applied linguistics, and sociolinguistics, his research focuses on multilingualism, Romance studies, and language policy with particular emphasis on Friulian and Occitan dialects. His research priorities span lexicography, historical linguistics networks, and linguistic documentation. Notable projects include analyses of Hugo Schuchardt's correspondence networks and contributions to Friulian language standardization. He leads the Linguistics and Literature team alongside colleagues like Barbara Neymeyr and Sabrina Gardener, and coordinates the Austrian Forum for German Didactics (ÖFDD). Recent publications (2015–2019) explore multilingual urban dynamics, linguistic networks, and collaborative lexicography methods. His work bridges historical linguistic analysis with contemporary issues in minority language preservation and digital humanities applications. Teaching activities focus on German didactics methodologies and Romance philology. Professional activities include editorial roles for ide – information on German didactics and participation in literary conferences. Office hours are by appointment via email at N.1.55 campus location.

• General linguistics
• Applied linguistics
• Romance studies
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Claudia Elisabeth Pichler is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Klagenfurt , where she serves as Deputy Head of the Institute of Romance Studies . Her work spans multiple subfields within linguistics, focusing on both theoretical and applied aspects. Research Interests : General linguistics, Applied linguistics, Romance studies, French and Italian linguistics, historical syntax of Italian, word order and information structure, humanities didactics. Key Contributions : Active involvement in institutional leadership and curriculum development at the Institute of Romance Studies. Contact: Claudia.Pichler@aau.at | Phone: +43 463 2700 2417 | Location: N.0.53, Main building, North Wing East, Level 0

Ibarretxe-Antuñano IraideView profile

Professor

• Typology
• Contrastive Linguistics
• Germanic Languages
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Iraide Ibarretxe-Antuñano is a Full Professor of General Linguistics at the University of Zaragoza's Department of Linguistics and Hispanic Literatures, and a researcher at the Institute of Heritage and Humanities (PSYLEX). She holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Edinburgh (2000) and a degree in English Philology from Deusto University (1995). Her career includes post-doctoral research at UC Berkeley (1999–2001) and visiting professorships at institutions worldwide. Her research focuses on cognitive linguistics, semantic typology, and the interplay between language, culture, and cognition. Key areas include sound symbolism, metaphor embodiment, and the cognitive foundations of language structure. Current leadership roles include PI of the MultiMetAR and MOTIV research projects, exploring multimodal metaphor and language processing. Awarded the 2020 Rafael Monroy Research Award, she serves on editorial boards of journals like Cognitive Linguistics and holds advisory roles in Spain’s AEI and international agencies (e.g., FONDECYT, FWO). Her work has produced over 230 publications, with an h-index of 33. Notable works include Sound Symbolism and Motion in Basque (2006) and Lenguaje y Cognición (2021).

Helge Julius Jakhelln DyvikView profile

Professor

• Linguistics
• Syntax
• Machine translation
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Helge Julius Jakhelln Dyvik is a Professor of General Linguistics at the University of Bergen, Norway, where he has held a faculty position since 1983. His research spans foundational and applied linguistics, with expertise in Old Norse syntax, computational linguistics, semantics, and machine translation. Key contributions include development of the machine translation system PONS (1980s-1990s) Leadership in the Norwegian ParGram project (1999–present) and LOGON project (2003–2007) Pioneering work on treebanks and semantic transfer between Norwegian and English Innovator of the "Semantic Mirrors" method for deriving semantic information from translations His research intersects theoretical and computational linguistics, focusing on syntactic theory, runology, and language variation. Dyvik has served on multiple national and Nordic governance bodies, including the Norwegian Language Council and Det Norske Videnskaps-Akademi. He has received prestigious awards, including the Fridtjof Nansen Research Prize.

• Formal Methods
• Machine Learning Verification
• Natural Language Processing
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Martin Tappler is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Cyber-Physical Systems group at TU Wien's Faculty of Informatics. His work focuses on formal methods, scalable testing for AI systems, and NLP model interpretability. Publications include studies on generative automata models, importance-driven testing for reinforcement learning, and semantic analysis of RNNs. He contributes to the TAIGER project (2023-2027) on AI-driven systems.