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• Quality Assurance in Translation
• Translation Process Communication
• Translation Technology
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Aleksandra Udziela is a permanent Lecturer at the Faculty of Philology and Journalism at Vistula University since 2024, specializing in English Philology with a focus on translation studies and pedagogy. Her academic credentials include: Master's degree in Philology (specializing in specialized translation, English and German) from the Faculty of Applied Linguistics at the University of Warsaw (2012, graduated with distinction) Studies at the Centre for Foreign Language Teacher Training and European Education at the University of Warsaw (2010) with dual specializations in Philology (Teaching English) and Philology (Teaching German) Her research integrates professional translation practice with academic inquiry, emphasizing quality control mechanisms, human-AI collaboration in translation workflows, and terminology standardization. She actively bridges industry standards with educational frameworks, particularly in Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) methodologies. Professionally, Udziela has managed translation teams since 2018, developing quality assurance protocols and e-learning systems for translators. Her international experience includes Erasmus studies at the University of Granada and Comenius teaching at Kingsmead Academy (UK), informing her cross-cultural communication expertise.

Markus CaspersView profile

Professor

• Corporate Communications
• Design Theory
• Sustainability
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Professor Dr. Markus Caspers serves as Academic Advisor for Information Management and Corporate Communications (BA) and Communication and Design for Sustainability (MA) programs at Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences. He also leads the Competence Center Corporate Communications within the Faculty of Information Management. His academic work spans over three decades with consistent contributions to design theory and visual communication. Professor Caspers' research interests focus on the intersection of design, semiotics, and cultural meaning-making. His work explores how visual elements communicate meaning across different contexts, with particular emphasis on automotive design, corporate communications, and sustainability. His publications demonstrate a deep engagement with how form, function, and symbolism interact in designed objects and visual systems, examining both historical traditions and contemporary applications. Analysis of his publication record reveals a consistent scholarly trajectory from the 1990s to present, with increasing focus on sustainability in recent years. His work spans multiple disciplines including design history, semiotics, automotive studies, and visual communication. The publications show evolving interests from historical design analysis to contemporary applications of design thinking in sustainability contexts, with recurring themes of visual language, cultural meaning, and the relationship between form and function. As Academic Advisor for multiple programs and Head of the Competence Center Corporate Communications, Professor Caspers plays a significant role in shaping curriculum and research direction in design and communication fields at Neu-Ulm University. His leadership extends to guiding the academic direction of programs focused on the intersection of design, sustainability, and corporate communications.

• Primary School Education
• Teacher Education
• Video-Based Classroom Research
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Professor Miriam Hess holds the Chair of Primary School Pedagogy and Didactics at the Faculty of Human Sciences, Otto Friedrich University of Bamberg, where she has served since April 2021. Her academic journey includes positions as an Academic Councillor at the Institute for Primary School Research at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (2016-2021) and earlier research assistant roles at the University of Kassel and University of Bamberg. She earned her doctorate from the University of Kassel in 2014 with a dissertation on cognitive activation in primary school reading instruction. Hess's research focuses on video-based teacher education, classroom quality assessment, cognitive activation strategies, and the development of reading and writing skills in primary education. Her work examines how digital tools can enhance teacher training, particularly through video analysis of classroom interactions. She investigates feedback mechanisms, approaches to handling classroom heterogeneity, and the relationship between teaching quality and student learning outcomes. Her research integrates empirical classroom observation with teacher professional development. The 15 most recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on video-based methodologies in teacher education, with particular attention to cognitive activation in literacy instruction. Her work spans from practical classroom applications to theoretical frameworks analyzing surface and deep features of teaching. Recent research increasingly incorporates digital learning environments and blended approaches to teacher training, while maintaining focus on core educational processes like feedback delivery and task design. Martin-Wagenschein-Preis (2016) for outstanding student thesis supervision Posterpreis at AEPF Conference (2016) for research on feedback training Aloys-Fischer-Grundschulforschungspreis (2015) for dissertation on cognitive activation Nomination for 'Preis für Exzellente Lehre' (2013) First Posterpreis at DGfE Conference (2012) for research on teacher questioning Hess leads multiple research projects including Vi-Coach (video-based coaching for oral examinations), DiKuLe (developing digital teaching cultures), and FoKo (research competencies for primary school teacher students). Her work demonstrates strong collaboration across institutions and disciplines, particularly in the areas of video-based classroom analysis and teacher professional development. She maintains active membership in the German Educational Research Association (DGfE) and the Society for Empirical Educational Research (GEBF), contributing to national discussions on primary education research methodology.

Toufoul Abou-HodeibView profile

Professor

• Modern Middle East History
• Cultural History
• Material Culture
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Toufoul Abou-Hodeib is a Professor in Modern Middle East History at the University of Oslo's Department of Archaeology, Conservation and History (IAKH), where she also serves as program leader for history. Her research merges cultural, social, and material history to examine late Ottoman modernity through domestic life, pilgrimage networks, and transnational intellectual exchanges. Education Ph.D. in History of Culture (2010), University of Chicago M.A. in Social Sciences (2002), University of Amsterdam Bachelor of Architecture (1998), American University of Beirut Research Themes Global circulation of knowledge in the Levant Material culture and class formation Folklore and political aesthetics Refugee temporality and displacement Colonial-modern intersections Teaching "History of the Middle East, 1860-1971" (Oxford, M.Phil.) Gendered labor practices in colonial contexts Methodologies for studying domestic life Languages Arabic, English, French, German, Hebrew, Norwegian, Ottoman Turkish Research Groups YALLA (Everyday Politics and Aesthetics in MENA) History of Capitalism Critical Historiography Migration, Minorities and Diversity

Annika JohanssonView profile

Associate Professor

• Third Language Acquisition
• Metalinguistic Awareness
• Contrastive Linguistics
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Annika Johansson is an Associate Professor at Stockholm University's Department of Slavic and Baltic Studies, Finnish, Dutch and German. Her work focuses on contrastive linguistics between Swedish and Dutch, with particular emphasis on third language acquisition, metalinguistic awareness, and corpus-based grammatical analysis. Department of Slavic and Baltic Studies, Finnish, Dutch and German Research groups: Network Language and Power, Transcultural Literary Studies Key projects: DLIT - Dutch Literature in Translation, ALMA Award - cultural mediators in transnational flows Her research spans from detailed syntactic studies of impersonal passives to pedagogical applications in digital language examination. She has collaborated extensively on cross-linguistic awareness in multilingual education and developed educational materials like Taaltrotters . Her recent work examines gender representation in dubbed children's animation and digital assessment methodologies in language proficiency testing. Scientific contributions include: 2024: Gender portrayal analysis in PJ Masks translations 2022: Digital examination frameworks for language teaching 2020: Non-verbal communication in audiovisual translation 2019: Swedish-Dutch contrastive grammar studies Recipient of the ALMA Award for cultural mediation research, she continues to explore multilingual educational strategies and digital transformation in language assessment.

Nora NeuenhausView profile

Research Fellow

• Strategic Learning
• Self-regulated Learning
• Metacognition
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Nora Neuenhaus is a Scientific Associate at the Chair of Empirical Educational Research within the Faculty of Human Sciences at Otto-Friedrich-University Bamberg. She holds a doctorate in Psychology from the University of Bamberg (2011) and has built a distinguished research career focused on metacognition and strategic learning processes across educational contexts. Her educational background includes: 2011: Doctorate – Dr. phil. (Psychology) University of Bamberg 2006: Diploma – Dipl.-Psych., University of Koblenz-Landau 2002/03: Research semester, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis 2002: Semester abroad, Leiden University, Netherlands Dr. Neuenhaus's research program centers on strategic learning and self-regulated learning , investigating how metacognitive processes influence academic performance. Her work examines the developmental trajectory of metacognitive knowledge from elementary through secondary education and into university settings. She has made significant contributions to understanding how procedural and declarative metacognitive components interact with learning strategies to affect reading comprehension and subject-specific achievement. Her methodological approach often combines computer-based assessments with traditional measures to capture strategic processing in authentic learning contexts. Analysis of her publication record reveals a consistent research trajectory focused on metacognition across educational stages, with recent expansion into digital learning environments. Her work demonstrates increasing sophistication in measuring strategic knowledge and its relationship to performance outcomes. A notable trend is the integration of theoretical frameworks with practical applications for educational interventions, particularly in the development of assessment tools and learning support systems. Dr. Neuenhaus has been actively involved in multiple significant research projects including 'Strategic behavior of students when reading non-fiction texts' (funded by FNK), 'Self-regulated learning at university – conditions, consequences, support (SeLF)', and 'EWIKO - Development of metacognitive knowledge and domain-specific prior knowledge in secondary school students' as part of a DFG Priority Programme. She is a member of the German Society for Psychology (DGPS) and the European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI), reflecting her active participation in the international research community. Her teaching portfolio includes numerous seminars on self-regulated learning, strategic learning techniques, and psychological foundations of education spanning from 2009 to the present. Her research has direct applications for educational practice, particularly in developing evidence-based approaches to enhance students' metacognitive skills and learning strategies across different educational contexts.

Charlotte WendtView profile

Professor

• Didactics of the German language
• Foreign language didactics
• Digital media
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Charlotte Wendt is a researcher and academic at Leuphana Universität Lüneburg specializing in the didactics of the German language, foreign language didactics, and digital media. She is associated with the Department of German Language Instruction and has established herself as a prominent researcher in language education within vocational settings. Her research interests include: Didactics of the German language Foreign language didactics Digital media in language education Writing instruction in linguistically heterogeneous classrooms Teacher attitudes toward digital writing tools Language learning support in vocational education Dr. Wendt's work primarily examines how digital tools can effectively support writing instruction in multilingual vocational classrooms. Her research shows a clear progression from theoretical principles to practical implementation, with recent work focusing on developing concrete teaching concepts for digitally supported German lessons. She has conducted extensive empirical research, including questionnaire studies across Hamburg and Lower Saxony, to understand teachers' perspectives and practices regarding digital writing tools. Her scholarly output demonstrates strong thematic coherence across publications, with consistent focus on the intersection of digital technology, language instruction, and vocational education. The research shows particular attention to practical applications that can directly benefit educators working with linguistically diverse student populations. Dr. Wendt has received significant recognition for her work, most notably the 1st place poster prize from the Society for Applied Linguistics (GAL) in 2021. She has also served in leadership roles such as heading the poster section of GAL 2022. She is actively engaged in multiple research and teaching projects, including 'Language learning support 2024' and 'Digitally supported practice in subject lessons: Competent teachers — individualized learning processes (CODIP).' Her collaborative work, particularly with Astrid Neumann, demonstrates a strong research network focused on advancing language education in vocational contexts.

Alireza SoltanzadehView profile

Assistant Professor

• Pain Management
• Cardiac Anesthesia
• Interventional Pain Procedures
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Dr. Alireza Soltanzadeh serves as Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at Istanbul Okan University's School of Medicine since 2022, specializing in Cardiac Anesthesia and Pain Management. His clinical expertise spans interventional pain procedures including ultrasound-guided nerve blocks, spinal canal interventions, and cancer pain management via infusion pumps. Previously, he held positions at Istanbul Maltepe University (2018-2022) and Iranian Social Security Hospitals (2001-2018). His research focuses on innovative anesthesia techniques and pain management solutions, evidenced by publications on nerve block simulation, specialized stethoscope design for medical education, and procedural anesthesia methods. Key trends include electrophysiological modeling of nerve blocking, minimally invasive spinal procedures, and hemodynamic monitoring during laparoscopic surgery. His work bridges clinical practice with engineering principles, particularly in electrical waveform applications for anesthesia. Professional memberships include: Turkish Medical Council (since 2017) Turkish Intensive Care Society (since 2020) Turkish Anesthesia and Reanimation Society (since 2021) International Association for the Study of Pain (2000-2004) His clinical practice integrates seven languages (English, Persian, Turkish, Azerbaijani, Kurdish, German, Arabic) to serve diverse patient populations. Current work emphasizes ozone therapy applications and invasive vascular access techniques within pain management protocols.

Philip MarmetView profile

Researcher

• Multiphysics Simulation
• Multiscale Modeling
• Microstructure Characterization
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Dr. Philip Marmet is a Researcher and Lecturer at the Institute of Computational Physics (ICP) within the School of Engineering at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW). His work focuses on Multiphysics and Multiscale simulations, characterization and stochastic modeling of microstructures, with particular expertise in solid oxide fuel cell electrode design. His educational background includes a PhD in Physics/Modeling and Simulation from the University of Fribourg (2019-2023), an MSc in Physics/Soft Matter Theory from the same institution (2013-2016), and an MSc in Engineering from Bern University of Applied Sciences (2011-2013). PhD in Physics / Modeling and Simulation, Solid Oxide Fuel Cells, University of Fribourg (2019-2023) MSc in Physics / Soft Matter Theory, University of Fribourg (2013-2016) MSc in Engineering BFH / Industrial Technologies, Bern University of Applied Sciences (2011-2013) BSc in Mechanical Engineering / Mechatronics, Bern University of Applied Sciences (2003-2007) Dr. Marmet's research spans Multiphysics Simulation, Multiscale Modeling, Microstructure Characterization, and Digital Materials Design. His work bridges theoretical modeling with experimental validation to optimize materials for energy applications. He has developed specialized methodologies for virtual microstructure variation and optimization of porous materials, particularly for solid oxide fuel cells and aerosol filters. His publication record shows a clear progression toward increasingly sophisticated multiscale modeling approaches, with recent work focusing on stochastic microstructure modeling using pluri-Gaussian methods. His research demonstrates strong integration of computational techniques (including GeoDict, Comsol Multiphysics, ANSYS, OpenFOAM, and Matlab/Simulink) with experimental validation. Best graduation results of 2013 "Gold", Master of Science in Engineering Dr. Marmet supervises student projects and lectures Analysis 1 and 2 for bachelor courses. His research has received funding from the Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE) and Eurostars program. He has developed practical software tools including the Python app for stochastic microstructure modeling of SOC electrodes and the Characterization-app for standardized microstructure analysis, demonstrating his commitment to translating research into practical engineering solutions. His work is organized around the Digital Materials Design workflow, connecting virtual microstructure generation, automated characterization, and multiphysics simulation to enable data-driven optimization of energy materials without extensive experimental iteration.

• English language teaching
• Applied linguistics
• Intercultural competence
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Leonarda Lovrović is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of English Studies, University of Zadar, Croatia, with a career spanning secondary education and tertiary teaching since 1999. Education Graduated in English Language and Literature and German Language and Literature, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Zadar, 1999. Research Interests Her main scholarly focus lies in English language teaching , particularly the integration of literature and authentic materials to foster intercultural competence , communicative competence , and task-based language learning . She explores how poetry, short stories, newspaper articles, and Shakespearean texts can be leveraged to develop learners’ linguistic and cultural awareness. Additional interests include academic writing instruction, learner attribution processes, and cross-linguistic influence in second-language acquisition. Recent Publication Trends Across the past 15 publications, a clear trajectory emerges from classroom-oriented studies on task-based and literature-driven pedagogy toward broader issues of intercultural education, sustainable development competences, and learner psychology. Early work emphasizes practical techniques—using poems, short stories, and newspapers—while recent outputs engage with virtual exchange, learner attributions, and culture-oriented curricula, reflecting an evolution from micro-level classroom strategies to macro-level educational concerns. Professional Memberships & Service Member, Croatian Society for Applied Linguistics (HDPL) Member, Croatian Philological Society (HFD) Member, Croatian Association of Teachers of English (HUPE) Teaching & Advising At the undergraduate level she teaches Modern English ; at the graduate level she delivers Modern Language – Language Exercises . She also leads teacher-training seminars and actively participates in international conferences, indicating ongoing mentorship and professional development activities for both pre-service and in-service teachers. Labs & Teams While no dedicated lab is mentioned, her continuous involvement in national and international applied-linguistics societies and conference organizing committees suggests collaborative engagement with broader research and teacher-training networks at the University of Zadar and beyond.

Katarzyna LukasView profile

Associate Professor

• Translation Theory
• Comparative Literature
• Cultural Memory Studies
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Dr hab. Katarzyna Lukas, Professor at the University of Gdańsk, is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Languages, Institute of German Philology, Division of German Language and Translation Studies. She has been employed at the University of Gdańsk since 2008 (initially as an adiunkt) and was promoted to Associate Professor (profesor uczelni) in 2019. She completed her German studies at Adam Mickiewicz University (UAM) and has received numerous awards including the University of Gdańsk Rector's Award in 2019 for her monograph 'Fremdheit – Gedächtnis – Translation: Interpretationskategorien einer kulturorientierten Literaturwissenschaft'. Her research focuses on translation theory, comparative literature, and cultural memory studies, with particular emphasis on German-Polish literary relations. She has published extensively on topics related to the works of W.G. Sebald and Bruno Schulz, exploring how cultural memory functions in literary translation. Her scholarly output reveals consistent engagement with the interplay between language, memory, and cultural identity in translation processes. Professor Lukas has received multiple distinctions including the University of Gdańsk Rector's Award in 2019, 2014 (group award), 2012 (for teaching excellence), and 2010 (for her doctoral dissertation). She is a member of the Polish Germanists Association (since 2009) and the Central European Germanists Association. She has served as co-editor of the 'Danziger Beiträge zur Germanistik' series published by Peter Lang and has contributed to numerous editorial boards including 'Studia Germanica Gedanensia.' Her academic activities extend to international collaborations, having received scholarships from OEAD (Vienna University Institute of Translators, 2000/2001, 2004) and DAAD (Leipzig University, 2014). She regularly holds consultations with students on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:30-11:15 in room 179.

• Computational Philology
• Digital Humanities
• German Literary History
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Patrick Helling serves as a Researcher at the Chair of Computational Philology and Modern German Literary History within the Institute of German Philology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Würzburg. He contributes to interdisciplinary research bridging computational methodologies and philological scholarship under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Fotis Jannidis. His research focuses on: Computational analysis of German literary texts Digital philological frameworks Algorithmic approaches to historical linguistics Text corpus development and processing Integration of NLP techniques in humanities research Quantitative literary history methods Based at Campus Hubland Nord (Building 23, Emil-Hilb-Weg 23), his contact details include phone +49 931 31-87333 and email patrick.helling@uni-wuerzburg.de .

• Computational Literary Studies
• Stylometry
• Digital Humanities
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Dr. Steffen Pielström is a Research Fellow at the Institute of German Philology within the Philosophical Faculty of the University of Würzburg. He is a core member of the Chair of Computational Philology and Modern German Literary History led by Prof. Dr. Fotis Jannidis and currently contributes to the DARIAH-DE project (Cluster 5 - Quantitative Data Analysis), focusing on computational text analysis for literary scholarship. His research spans Computational Literary Studies, Stylometry, and Digital Humanities with emphasis on authorship attribution, topic modeling, and critical tool development. He investigates methodological frameworks for quantitative text analysis while addressing research data management challenges in humanities contexts, particularly through FAIR data principles and infrastructure design. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals three dominant trends: (1) Development of practical tools like the 'stylo' R package for stylometric analysis; (2) Critical examination of methodological assumptions in computational literary studies; (3) Systematic analysis of research data management needs within digital humanities. His work consistently bridges philological expertise with computational innovation, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and infrastructure sustainability. As part of the DARIAH-DE project and the Chair of Computational Philology, Dr. Pielström collaborates on advancing Germany's digital research infrastructure. His work integrates with the university's broader initiatives in computational literary studies, including the DFG Priority Programme, where he contributes to shaping national research agendas through quantitative data analysis frameworks and tool development.

Claudia StockView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Dyslexia
• Phonological awareness
• Educational psychology
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Claudia Stock, Ph.D., is a Senior Academic Councillor (AOR) at the Chair of Pedagogy and Intervention for Language and Communication Impairments within the Institute for Special Education at the University of Würzburg's Faculty of Human Sciences. She holds a Diplom in Psychology (2001) and a doctoral degree (2005) from the same institution. Her academic career spans over two decades, with continuous service at the University of Würzburg since 2001. Dr. Stock's research focuses on dyslexia, phonological awareness, curriculum-based measurement (CBM), and the history of psychology and speech therapy. Her work demonstrates a consistent emphasis on developing and validating assessment tools for reading and writing disorders, particularly through projects like the German Spelling Tests (DERET) and Basic Competencies for Reading and Spelling Performance (BAKO). She has made significant contributions to understanding the relationship between phonological awareness and reading development in primary school children. Her publication record shows a clear trajectory from foundational research on phonological awareness and dyslexia toward practical applications in educational settings. Recent work emphasizes curriculum-based measurement in schools with a focus on language support and the re-normalization of spelling tests for elementary school children. Her scholarship bridges historical perspectives with contemporary assessment and intervention approaches. Research Prize of the Federal Association for Dyslexia and Dyscalculia (2005) Prize for scientific publication by the German Society for Psychology (2004) Dr. Stock plays a vital role in teacher education, particularly in speech therapy training and the Master's program in special education. She serves as contact person for special education internships and participates in state examination committees. Her professional memberships include the Federal and State Association for Dyslexia and Dyscalculia Bavaria (BVL and LVL) and the German Morbus Chron/Colitis ulcerosa Association (DCCV).

Linda StarkView profile

Researcher

• German Punctuation
• Comma Usage
• Language Acquisition
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Dr. Linda Stark is an Academic Councillor at the Chair of German Linguistics under Prof. Dr. Wolf Peter Klein at the Institute of German Philology, Faculty of Philosophy, Julius-Maximilians-University Würzburg. She has held this position since April 2020 after previously working as a research assistant at Ruhr-Universität Bochum from 2012-2015. Currently, she is pursuing her habilitation with a focus on German comma usage principles, supported by a SCIENTIA-Programm habilitation scholarship from October 2023 to February 2025. Dr. Stark's research centers on German punctuation, particularly comma usage, language acquisition through children's literature, German as a foreign language, speech act theory, and language codex research. Her work explores the historical development of punctuation rules, the tension between syntactic and intonational principles in comma placement, and the teaching of German punctuation. She has made significant contributions to understanding how punctuation rules have evolved from primarily intonational purposes to predominantly syntactic principles over centuries, while norm-deviating comma variants persist in usage. Her publication record reveals a strong focus on the historical development of German punctuation, particularly comma usage. Over the past five years, she has produced numerous scholarly works examining comma rules from multiple perspectives - historical, pedagogical, and theoretical. Her research shows a clear trajectory from examining language acquisition through picture books toward increasingly specialized studies of German punctuation, culminating in her current habilitation project on German comma placement principles. This body of work demonstrates both continuity in her interest in linguistic norms and evolution toward greater specialization in punctuation studies. SCIENTIA-Programm Habilitation Scholarship (2023-2025) Dr. Stark has been actively involved in academic service, contributing to edited volumes and monographs including "Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten in der Linguistik" (2022) and "Vorlesen und Präteritum" (2016). While specific grant information isn't detailed in the provided text, her habilitation scholarship demonstrates external funding support for her research. Her collaborative work with colleagues like Wolf Peter Klein, Miriam Langlotz, and Claudia Müller indicates strong research partnerships within and beyond her institution. She is affiliated with the Chair of German Linguistics at the Institute of German Philology, which appears to be part of the larger research ecosystem at Julius-Maximilians-University Würzburg, contributing to projects like ZweiDat (Würzburger Datenbank sprachlicher Zweifelsfälle) that investigate linguistic uncertainties in German.