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Alessandro Lameiras KoerichView profile

Professor

• Machine Learning
• Computer Vision
• Pattern Recognition
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Alessandro Lameiras Koerich is a Professor in the Department of Software Engineering and IT at École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), part of the Université du Québec network in Montreal, Canada. He is affiliated with the LIVIA (Imaging, Vision and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory), where he conducts research in machine learning, computer vision, and pattern recognition. His work focuses on developing AI solutions for real-world applications in healthcare, security, and multimedia analysis. His research interests span multiple domains of artificial intelligence, with particular emphasis on multimodal machine learning, affective computing, and trusted machine learning systems. Dr. Koerich's work explores how AI can interpret human emotions through facial expressions and audio analysis, develop robust models resistant to adversarial attacks, and create efficient learning systems that can adapt to changing data streams. His research bridges theoretical advances with practical applications in healthcare monitoring, security systems, and multimedia content analysis. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on multimodal emotion recognition, with increasing emphasis on transformer architectures, knowledge distillation techniques, and addressing challenges in real-world settings (in-the-wild recognition). His work consistently combines computer vision with audio processing, demonstrating expertise in both visual and auditory modalities for affective computing applications. Recent trends show growing interest in large language models for audio classification and addressing challenges of concept drift in text stream mining. Dr. Koerich actively supervises numerous graduate students across various research projects, with a particular focus on multimodal expression recognition, music genre classification, and robust machine learning systems. His collaborations span multiple institutions and research groups, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of his work in artificial intelligence. He is a key member of the LIVIA laboratory, which has established ÉTS as a leading institution in computer vision research in Canada (ranked 6th according to CSRankings). The laboratory focuses on solving real-life problems through AI engineering, particularly in developing complex deep learning models with massive amounts of data that have incomplete annotations.

• Linguistics
• Second Language Acquisition
• Language Assessment
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Scott Jarvis is a Professor in the Department of English at Northern Arizona University with an extensive research portfolio spanning linguistics and language acquisition. His scholarly impact is evidenced by an h-index of 26 and 4029 citations according to Scopus metrics. Dr. Jarvis's research focuses on second language acquisition , language assessment , and cross-linguistic influences . His work examines language attrition among Macedonian L2 learners, conceptual transfer mechanisms between languages, and lexical diversity patterns across media contexts. The research fingerprint analysis shows strong associations with English (100%), Lexical studies (61%), Finnish language (58%), Swedish language (54%), and Native Speaker phenomena (47%). Recent publications demonstrate increasing interdisciplinary applications of linguistic research, particularly in forensic contexts (Miranda rights comprehension analysis) and digital humanities (TV genre prediction through lexical analysis). His methodological approaches range from Rasch analysis for assessment tools to multivariate modeling for corpus linguistics. With 59 scholarly works documented since 2000, Dr. Jarvis maintains consistent research productivity with publications appearing through 2024. His work shows international collaboration patterns and appears in journals spanning applied linguistics, language assessment, and forensic linguistics.

• Linguistics
• Stylistics
• Cultural Linguistics
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Professor Anna Wojciechowska is a distinguished faculty member at the University of Zielona Góra, where she serves as Professor in the Department of Linguistics within the Faculty of Humanities. She holds the prestigious position of Director of the Doctoral School of Humanities and Social Sciences and is an active member of the University Senate for the 2020-2024 term. Her academic career has been deeply rooted at her alma mater since her graduation with distinction from the Polish Studies Department in Zielona Góra. Graduated with distinction from Polish Studies Department at University of Zielona Góra Completed research internship at University of Wrocław under Professor Jan Miodek (1993) Doctoral dissertation prepared under Professor Marian Bugajski, defended at University of Wrocław (1997) Habilitation monograph published in 2012, earned habilitation from University of Silesia in Katowice (2013) Professor Wojciechowska's research spans multiple dimensions of linguistic inquiry, with particular emphasis on the pragmatic and genological aspects of linguistic communication across both synchronic and diachronic perspectives. Her scholarly journey began with stylistics and cultural linguistics, focusing on individual language determinants, before expanding to contemporary press statements and digital communication. Her historical linguistic research has examined manuscripts from the partition period and meeting minutes from Polish social associations, culminating in her habilitation work on 19th-century community protocols. Her research methodology integrates textual analysis with sociolinguistic theory to explore how language functions within specific cultural and historical contexts. Analysis of Professor Wojciechowska's publication record reveals a consistent scholarly trajectory centered on Polish linguistic traditions, with particular focus on epistolary discourse and protocol communication. Her work demonstrates methodological diversity, employing both qualitative discourse analysis and quantitative linguistic approaches. A significant portion of her research examines the intersection of language with cultural memory, particularly through examination of literary correspondence and institutional documentation. Her recent publications show increasing engagement with digital communication while maintaining her foundational expertise in historical linguistics and genre studies. Director of the Doctoral School of Humanities and Social Sciences Member of the Senate of the University of Zielona Góra (2020-2024) Active participant in the Polish Linguistic Society Member of the Society of Polish Language Enthusiasts Professor Wojciechowska has supervised numerous bachelor's, master's, and doctoral theses throughout her career. She served as secretary for three academic conferences and supervised the 'Sem' Student Linguistics Club for ten years. She participated in two research projects sponsored by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education as part of the National Program for the Development of Humanities (2012-2014). She has been instrumental in developing study programs for Polish Philology with journalism specialization and Media Communication, and is the author and co-author of two ECTS guides. Her organizational contributions include co-founding the Language Counseling Center at the Department of Linguistics. Professor Wojciechowska co-founded and continues to be actively involved with the Language Counseling Center at the Department of Linguistics, University of Zielona Góra. She has been a key member of the 20th/21st Century Literature and Fairy Tale Research Workshop, collaborating with colleagues across various linguistic disciplines. Her work with the Language Counseling Center demonstrates her commitment to practical language application and community engagement, bridging academic research with real-world language challenges.

Julia HeideklangView profile

Researcher

• Paratexts in Early Modern Prints
• Neo-Latin Literature
• Translations into Neo-Latin
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Julia Heideklang is a Scientific Researcher at the Philologisches Seminar of Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen since 2022, specializing in early modern translation cultures and paratextual strategies in scientific literature. Her work bridges Neo-Latin studies with the history of botany, examining how marginal textual elements shaped scientific knowledge formation. PhD in Classics at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (2017-2024) Doctoral candidate at DFG Graduate School 2190 (2017-2021) LBI Fellow at Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Neo-Latin Studies (2022) Her research focuses on paratexts in early modern prints and their role in constructing botanical knowledge. She investigates how title pages, dedicatory letters, and marginal annotations in works like the Herbarius Latinus (1484) functioned as epistemic catalysts during science's institutionalization. Current publications analyze translation functions in Machiavelli's Il Principe adaptations, Campanella's spatial concepts in Latin translations, and database methodologies for tracking early modern translation processes. Her work reveals critical insights into knowledge transmission through textual framing devices. 2025: Paul-Oskar-Kristeller Fellowship, Renaissance Society of America 2022: LBI Fellow, Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Neo-Latin Studies Active in academic events, she presented on topics ranging from gender diversity in translation cultures to Machiavellian thought recreation in Latin. As blog contributor to Übersetzungsgeschichte(n) , she promotes public engagement with translation research.

• Archival Science
• Digital Documentation
• Classification Systems
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Sabine MAS is a Full Professor at the School of Library and Information Studies, Faculty of Arts and Sciences at the University of Montreal. Her research focuses on classification systems for digital archives, typology of contemporary archives, and user-centric information management. She has supervised 5 major theses and leads/co-leads 9 research projects including the Centre de recherche interuniversitaire sur les humanités numériques (CRIHN). Teaches courses like Introduction à l'archivistique and Diplomatique contemporaine Active in digital humanities and legal documentation fields Recipient of multiple grants from CRSH and FRQSC Research highlights include development of faceted indexing models for legal documents and studies on emotion-driven archival description. She co-edited Typologie des documents des organisations (2019) and modernized the Portail International Archivistique Francophone (PIAF). Grants include a 2024-2028 strategic research grant (FQRSC) and 2023 CRSH exploration grant for studying archival practices. Her work bridges archival theory with practical applications in digital environments.

Sabrina ZachariasView profile

Researcher

• Nineteenth Century Literature and Culture
• Victorian Gothic
• Identity construction
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Sabrina Zacharias is a Researcher at Queen's University, specializing in Nineteenth-Century Literature and Culture with a focus on the Victorian era. Her work examines marginalized identities—race, disability, gender, LGBTQ2S+—alongside class dynamics and neo-Victorian Gothic literature. She holds a BAH from the University of Winnipeg (2020) and an MPhil from Queen's University (2022), and is pursuing a PhD in English Literature. Her research interests include the intersection of Victorian Gothic with contemporary media (video games, manga, comics), exploring how neo-Victorian narratives mediate identity through digital and visual storytelling. She has delivered guest lectures on video game Gothic narratives and neo-Victorian adaptations, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to literature. Recent publications include analyses of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood and Indigenous Gothic comics, reflecting her commitment to decolonial studies and queer theory. Key awards include the Ontario Graduate Scholarship (2025) and the James W.S. Jamieson Award (2024). Her work bridges literary criticism with modern media, interrogating how historical slumming in neo-Victorian texts functions as a Gothic practice.

Martyna Król-KumorView profile

Professor

• Theoretical Linguistics
• Lexicology
• Discourse Studies
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Dr. hab. Martyna Król-Kumor serves as a Professor at the Institute of Russian Studies, Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce. She has been continuously employed at the university since 2002, progressing from assistant to assistant professor before achieving full professorship in 2018. She currently manages academic operations and serves as editor of the scientific journal Studia Rusycystyczne UJK since 2017. Graduate of Russian Philology, Holy Cross Academy in Kielce (2002) Doctor of Humanities in Linguistics (2005): Polish-Russian Lexical Quasi-Analogy. Functional-Pragmatic Analysis Habilitation in Linguistics (2015): Typology of linguistic homonymy in the onomasiological and discursive aspect Her research spans theoretical linguistics with specialized focus on lexicology, discourse structures, and Polish-Russian contrastive semantics. She examines lexical quasi-analogy, linguistic homonymy typologies, and cross-linguistic discourse patterns through both onomasiological and pragmatic lenses. Her work reveals how semantic transformations reflect cultural worldviews, particularly in Russian-Polish comparative contexts. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications shows consistent exploration of lexical semantics across multiple dimensions: homonymy patterns (40% of works), discourse structures (30%), and contrastive Polish-Russian analysis (30%). Key methodological approaches include functional-pragmatic analysis, typological classification, and cognitive-semiotic frameworks applied to specialized domains like tourism business discourse and academic writing. No scientific awards or fellowships are documented in the available materials. Professor Król-Kumor provides academic supervision and consultations as evidenced by her listed contact information for "Credits/exams/consultations." While specific grant projects aren't detailed, her extensive monograph publications and journal editorship indicate sustained research activity. She contributes significantly to the Language Clinic at the university, supporting linguistic diagnostics and interventions. The Language Clinic and Russian Studies Institute represent her primary operational environments, where she integrates research with practical language applications including discourse analysis training and contrastive semantics instruction.

Jenny ArendholzView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Grammar/Syntax
• Phonetics & Phonology
• (Interpersonal) Pragmatics
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Dr. Jenny Arendholz is a Senior Lecturer at the Chair of English Linguistics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU). She holds a PhD in English Philology (summa cum laude, University of Augsburg) and an M.A. in English Philology, Romance Philology, and Communication Science. Her research focuses on syntax, pragmatics, multimodality, computer-mediated communication (CMC), and discourse analysis. She coordinates ERASMUS+ student exchange programs, advising on UK visa requirements and funding. Professional activities include reviewing for journals like Pragmatics and presenting at international conferences such as the International Pragmatics Conference. Her teaching spans introductory linguistics courses to specialized seminars on syntax, phonetics, conversation analysis, and digital communication. She actively engages in linguistic fieldwork and intercultural training for study abroad programs. Recent publications explore mitigation strategies in online discourse, quotation pragmatics, and narrative structures in message boards. Key responsibilities include managing student exchange logistics, advising on language certification requirements for UK universities post-Brexit, and maintaining partnerships with institutions like the University of Leicester and King’s College London. She also oversees LMU’s ERASMUS International Option funding and promotes summer schools via partnerships with universities in the UK and Ireland.

Tarik ĆušićView profile

Research Fellow

• history of literary language
• language of oral literature
• terminology
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Dr. Tarik Ćušić is a Research Fellow at the Institute of Language, University of Sarajevo, specializing in Bosnian language studies. He holds a Doctor of Linguistics (2021) and Master's degree focused on Parry-Lord collections, with foundational education from the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Sarajevo. Doctoral thesis: Language and graphic features of the Erlangen manuscript Master's thesis: The formula as an instrument for preserving Bosnian language typical features in Parry's epic poems Bachelor's degree in Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian language and literature Education at Gymnasium "Dobrinja" and Elementary School "Pofalići" His research spans historical linguistics (Erlangen manuscript analysis), oral literature (epic formulas in Parry-Lord collections), and terminology (orientalism retention mechanisms). Publications include a monograph on the Erlangen manuscript and 15 analytical papers on Bosnian dialects, formulaic structures, and cultural linguistics. Recent work examines dialect classification criteria and syntactic patterns in oral narration. Articles focus on epic poetry typology , loanword integration , and discourse analysis of Bosnian Muslim poems. His research connects linguistic preservation with Carpathian-Balkan dialectology and manuscript authenticity verification. Academic activities include: Erasmus+ visits to Heidelberg Slavistik Institute (2019/2017) for manuscript studies Participation in International Forum Bosnia conferences (2018/2017) Keynote on "Abbreviations in modern academic titles" at Sarajevo Bosnian Language Symposium (2022) Research fellowship at Erlangen University Library (2014)

Drahomira CuparView profile

Associate Professor

• Information Organization
• Information Retrieval
• Reading Habits Research
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Assoc. Prof. Drahomira Cupar is an Associate Professor at the Department of Information Sciences and Technologies, University of Zadar. She specializes in information organization, digital humanities, and reading habits research. Her work focuses on classification systems, open access publishing, and cultural heritage preservation. She actively participates in projects like TRIPLE, OPERAS-PLUS, and CRAFT-OA. Consultation hours are Wednesdays 10:00–12:00 via email. Her research spans over 60 publications covering digital transformation of historical texts, metadata strategies, and literacy promotion. Key projects include digitization of Glagolitic texts and development of multilingual taxonomies. She teaches courses on information organization, research methodology, and library science. Awards section is currently unspecified. Grants involve EU-funded initiatives focusing on open science infrastructure and digital preservation. She leads the Thesaurus.hr initiative and contributes to the OPERAS network.

• Ancient Medicine
• Botany
• Pharmacology
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Dr. Maximilian Haars is a postdoctoral research fellow at the Institute for the History of Pharmacy and Medicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, Philipps University of Marburg. As a habilitation candidate, he specializes in ancient pharmacology, Greek lexicography, and historical botany with a focus on Galenic and Theophrastian traditions. Current DFG-funded project: Digital annotated index of medicinal plants in the Galenic Corpus (2021–2026) Key research areas: Galenic pharmacology, Dioscoridean plant identification, ancient medical terminology Recent presentations include topics on Cypriot vegetation, Egyptian botanical traditions, and Galenic text transmission Research Trends: His work bridges classical philology and pharmacological history, emphasizing plant-based therapies, taxonomic evolution from antiquity to modern times, and digital humanities approaches to ancient medical texts. Publications examine elemental qualities in Galenic pharmacology, transformation of medicinal plant knowledge, and comparative studies of ancient botanical systems. Scientific Awards: Autumn Schools (Luxor, Alexandria) - DAAD Accademia Italiana di Storia della Farmacia Poster Prize DFG Grant (2020) Dalberg Prize (2018) MARA Travel Grants (2016) Jerry Stannard Memorial Award (2016) A graduate of Marburg and Greifswald with summa cum laude distinction, Dr. Haars combines textual analysis with pharmacognostic expertise. His collaborative projects include editorial work on pharmaceutical history symposium proceedings and participation in international conferences across Europe and the Middle East.

• Ottoman Literature
• Classical Turkish Literature
• Sufi Literature
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Prof. Dr. Ahmet ARI is a full-time Professor at the Department of Turkish Language and Literature, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Kırşehir Ahi Evran University (since 2021). Previously, he served at Süleyman Demirel University (2005-2021) as an Associate Professor and Lecturer. Education: Doctorate in Old Turkish Literature (Selçuk University, 1995), Master’s in Old Turkish Literature (Gazi University, 1987), BA in Turkish Language and Literature (Selçuk University, 1984). Research Areas: Specializes in Ottoman literature, Classical Turkish poetry, Sufi traditions (especially Mevlevi Order), cultural heritage, and literary criticism. His work explores intersections of economic history, religious themes, and poetic symbolism. Recent Publications: 2024 book Hayretî Divanı'nda Sevgili analyzing poetic motifs, 2023 article on economic themes in poetry, and 2021 monograph Türklerin Medeniyet Yolculuğu tracing cultural identity. Scientific Awards: SDÜ Bilim, Teknoloji ve Sanat Ödülü (Social Sciences, 2003). Advising: Supervised Seda Duranoğlu (2023), Fazilet Çöplüoğlu (2006), and Melek Kahraman Dikmen (2004) on topics ranging from systematic classification of poetic manuscripts to Sufi themes in Ottoman literature.

Manya LempertView profile

Associate Professor

• Modernism
• British and French Modernism
• Tragedy Theory
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Manya Lempert is Associate Professor with Tenure and Associate Department Head in the Department of English at the University of Arizona, College of Humanities. She specializes in British and French modernism, the history and theory of tragedy, and the intersections of literature with philosophy and science. Education: B.A. in English and French, Stanford University Ph.D. in English, University of California, Berkeley Her research centers on the ethical and political dimensions of tragic form in modernist literature. She explores how the novel engages with systemic injustice, ideological critique, and collective resistance through tragic structures. Her work spans comparative literature, philosophy, postcolonial theory, and narrative ethics. Her publications, including the monograph Tragedy and the Modernist Novel , reveal a sustained focus on how modernist fiction reconfigures classical tragic paradigms to address contemporary social and philosophical concerns. Key themes include suffering, rebellion, epistemology, and the moral responsibilities of reading. No scientific awards were mentioned in the source text. She mentors graduate students in literature and leads research initiatives in modernism and tragic theory. While specific grants are not listed, her scholarly output suggests active engagement in funded research and academic leadership. As Associate Department Head, she contributes significantly to departmental governance and academic direction. She is affiliated with the Literature Faculty and contributes to interdisciplinary programs linking philosophy, ethics, and literary studies.

Jeffrey TurcoView profile

Associate Professor

• German and Medieval Literature
• Old Norse-Icelandic Literature
• Medieval German Literature
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Jeffrey Turco is an Associate Professor at Purdue University in the School of Languages and Cultures , specializing in German, Religious Studies, Comparative Literature, and Medieval & Renaissance Studies. He previously taught at the Universities of Western Ontario and Alberta and served as Visiting Curator of the Fiske Icelandic Collection at Cornell University. His research focuses on religious conflict, conversion, and coexistence in Germanic and medieval Christian cultures, with editorial work on New Norse Studies . Education : Ph.D. from Cornell University Awards : Fulbright grants to Germany (1996, 2013) and Iceland (2007), Founding Fellow of Cornerstone Integrated Liberal Arts Turco's scholarship bridges Old Norse-Icelandic literature, medieval German texts, and modern interpretations of myth. His recent book The Sense of the Sagas reevaluates Icelandic prose aesthetics, while The Hidden Language of Grimms' Fairy Tales explores medievalism in folklore. His publications appear in journals like Deutsche Vierteljahrsschrift and Dante Studies , with ongoing research into skaldic poetry's narrative role.

Roy MichaelView profile

Professor

• Political History
• Social History
• Cultural History
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Roy Michael is a Professor at Paris Cité University , serving as Deputy Director of ECHELLES (UMR 8264). His research focuses on the transatlantic history of slavery and abolition with special attention to slave narratives , African American intellectual history , and 19th century print culture . He holds an École Normale Supérieure de Lyon education and serves on multiple editorial boards including the 19th Century History Review . Current Role: University Professor (2024–) Research Authorization: HDR (2023) Academic Fellowship: Junior Member of University Institute of France (2020–2025) His scholarship examines transnational abolitionist movements through archival materials and textual analysis, emphasizing the militant uses of print and historical representations of enslavement in literature and film. Recent work explores age as a category of historical analysis and material aspects of antislavery publications . Key publications include peer-reviewed journal articles on topics spanning British abolitionist influence on French colonies , juvenile abolitionist organizing , and textual materiality in slave narratives . His scientific award as Junior Member of the University Institute of France recognizes his contributions to historical research methodology.