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• Machine Translation
• Natural Language Processing
• Language Resources
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Stelios Piperidis is a prominent researcher at the Athena Research and Innovation Center, specializing in language technologies and digital language equality initiatives across European frameworks. His work spans machine translation, language resource development, and multilingual infrastructure projects including the European Language Grid (ELG), European Language Equality (ELE) program, and META-SHARE infrastructure. His research interests focus on overcoming language barriers through advanced computational methods, with particular emphasis on scientific domain machine translation , parliamentary corpus analysis , and digital language equality metrics . He has pioneered methodologies for constructing specialized parallel corpora from scientific abstracts, news metadata, and parliamentary debates, addressing challenges in domain adaptation and multilingual resource scarcity. His publication trends reveal consistent contributions to language resource standardization, metadata schemas, and European language technology policy frameworks. Recent work centers on the European Language Data Space initiative and sustainability models for digital language equality. Piperidis has played key roles in numerous European Commission-funded projects, contributing to strategic agendas for language resource coordination and technological infrastructure development. His collaborative work spans over 50 institutions across Europe, focusing on practical implementations of language technology solutions for public sector applications and academic research. He actively participates in major language resource conferences including LREC and EAMT, contributing to community-building efforts through workshop organization and editorial work. His leadership in European language technology initiatives has helped shape strategic roadmaps for achieving full digital language equality by 2030.

Ilja A. SeržantView profile

Professor

• Slavic Linguistics
• Baltic Linguistics
• Typology
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Prof. Dr. Ilja A. Seržant is a full Professor of Slavic Linguistics at Potsdam University since 2022, with research focusing on typology, diachronic syntax, and language contact in Baltic-Slavic contexts. He leads the Potsdam Slavic Variation Lab and Potsdam Typology Lab , integrating interdisciplinary approaches with archaeology and anthropology. University of Cologne (Habilitation 2018, MA 2005) University of Bergen (PhD 2012) University of Cologne (Dr. phil. 2011) His research explores differential argument marking , partitive constructions , and morphosyntactic evolution through typological and areal lenses. Recent projects include INHILLDAUGAR for place-name analysis and Modal constructions in Volga-Kama under DFG funding. Publications emphasize efficiency pressures in language change, cyclic patterns, and cross-linguistic universals. Key article trends (2021-2025) examine diachronic typology , argument coding , and areal convergence in Slavic and Baltic languages. Awards include the Anna Siewierska Award 2021 and Heisenberg Programme (DFG 2021-2026). Supervises PhD students Daria Alfimova and Wakweya Olani Gobena , while managing research teams across multiple institutions.

Ottfried FraisseView profile

Professor

• Jewish Studies
• Islamic Studies
• Jewish-Arabic Poetry
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Ottfried Fraisse serves as Professor of Jewish Studies at the Oriental Institute of Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, holding the chair since 2019 after serving as interim chair from 2016-2019. He also holds positions as member of the board of directors of the IZEA and the IZP since 2020. Previously, he held academic positions at the University of Cologne and Goethe University Frankfurt, where he coordinated the graduate college 'Theology as Science - Formation Processes of Reflexivity of Faith Traditions in Historical and Systematic Analysis.' His educational background includes an MA in Semitic Languages and Theology from the University of Amsterdam, a PhD in Judaic Studies from the Free University of Berlin (summa cum laude), and Arabic studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Goethe Institute in Damascus. He completed his habilitation at Goethe University Frankfurt in 2014 with the thesis 'Coherence of History of Science and Judaism through the Transfer Dynamics of Cultural Overlaps: The Epistemic Significance of Islam in Ignác Goldziher's Work.' Fraisse's research centers on three overlapping fields: A) Jewish thought in MENA countries between 1750-1950, particularly examining whether a Jewish Enlightenment (Haskala or Nahda) existed in Maghreb and Mashriq; B) Relations between this thought and Europe, especially European Enlightenments and Wissenschaft des Judentums; C) Critique of orientalist and colonialist concepts in Jewish Studies. His specific interests span rabbinic Midrash, medieval Jewish-Arabic philosophy, Greek-Arabic-Jewish philosophy in medieval commentaries, Jewish philosophy of poetry and music, Judaism under Islamic rule, comparative legal interpretation in Judaism and Islam, Enlightenment and Islam, Jewish Enlightenment, and modern Jewish philosophy. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent scholarly trajectory focused on the intersections of Jewish and Islamic intellectual traditions, particularly through the lens of key figures like Ignác Goldziher. His work demonstrates increasing attention to transcultural perspectives, critiquing orientalist frameworks while examining how Jewish scholarship has engaged with Islamic thought across historical periods. A notable trend is his exploration of how Jewish intellectuals navigated European intellectual traditions while maintaining connections to Islamic cultural spheres. Fraisse directs significant research projects including the BMBF-funded 'Beyond Conflict and Coexistence - Intertwining Jewish-Arabic Knowledge Cultures' (2022-2024) and the Saxony-Anhalt Ministry-funded 'Migration and Antisemitism in the European Context. Transcultural Perspectives on Jewish-Islamic Relations in German Post-Migration Society' (2024). His earlier projects include 'Analoga - The Civilizational Project of Islamic-Jewish Cultural Hermeneutics' (2008-2011) and an international conference 'Beyond the Myth of 'Golden Spain'' (2014). These projects consistently address Jewish-Islamic intellectual history through interdisciplinary, transcultural frameworks. His scholarly output includes major monographs such as 'Ignác Goldziher's Monotheistic Science and the Historicization of Islam' (2014) and 'Moses ibn Tibbons Commentary on the Song of Songs and His Poetic-Philosophical Program' (2004), along with numerous edited volumes that have shaped contemporary discourse in Jewish Studies and Islamic-Jewish intellectual history.

Hartmut LeppinView profile

Professor

• Political History of Ideas in Antiquity
• Christianization Processes
• Late Antiquity
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Hartmut Leppin is Professor of Ancient History at Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, where he has held a chair position since 2001. He leads the Department of Ancient History within the Historical Seminar (Department 08) at the university. Professor Leppin has turned down professorial offers from Hannover, Berlin (HU), and Cologne, choosing to remain at Frankfurt. He has been recognized with prestigious awards including the Leibniz Prize of the German Research Foundation, the Erwin Stein Prize (2019), and the Humanities International Prize. For the Academic Year 2024/5, he has been invited to the Wissenschaftskolleg Berlin. Professor Leppin studied history and classical philology in Marburg, Heidelberg, Pavia, and Rome. He completed his state examination in Marburg in 1988, received his doctorate there in 1990, and habilitated at the Free University of Berlin in 1995. He served as a substitute professor in Greifswald in 1995/6 and held Feodor-Lynen and Heisenberg Fellowships for research stays in Nottingham and Göttingen before joining Frankfurt in 2001. Leppin's research focuses on the political history of ideas in antiquity, Christianization processes, late antiquity, and entanglement history. He is currently working on a book about the global history of the Roman Empire that attempts to incorporate non-Roman perspectives. His work often examines transcultural and transepochal connections, with particular interest in how different cultures interacted within and beyond the Roman Empire. The publication trends show consistent output across multiple subfields including religious history, political theory, and cultural interactions in late antiquity, with particular emphasis on polyphonic perspectives of early Christianity. Among his notable awards and recognitions are: Leibniz Prize of the German Research Foundation Erwin Stein Prize (2019) Humanities International Prize (Geisteswissenschaften International) Feodor-Lynen Fellowship Heisenberg Fellowship Professor Leppin serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Historische Kolleg in Munich and is a member of the advisory board of the Frobenius Institute and Ceraneum. He is also editor or advisory board member for numerous academic journals, series, and encyclopedias including Atti del Centro Ricerche e Documentazione sull'Antichità Classica, BMCR, Historische Zeitschrift, Histos, Millennium-Jahrbuch, Millennium-Studien, and Reallexikon für Antike und Christentum. Additionally, he is a principal investigator for the Leibnizcampus Byzanz (Mainz/Frankfurt). From October 2015 to December 2023, Professor Leppin directed the DFG-funded project "Polyphony of Late Antique Christianity," which explored the diversity of Christianity within and beyond the Roman Empire, with particular attention to multilingualism and entanglement processes. This work led to an ongoing collaborative project with Philip Forness on the new edition, translation, and commentary of the Syriac church historian John of Ephesus. Starting July 1, 2025, he will serve as co-spokesperson (with Prof. Dr. Birgit Emich) for the research group "Polycentricity and Plurality of Premodern Christianities (POLY)." Since early 2025, he has also been working on the potential field "Religion and De:Toxification." As a visiting scholar, Professor Leppin has worked at institutions in Cambridge (UK), Changchun, Cairo, and Princeton. His scholarly supervision has guided numerous students through BA, MA, Staatsexamen, Magister, and doctoral programs, with many theses focusing on late antique Christianity, Roman social history, and political theory.

• Language comprehension
• Sentence processing
• Multilingualism
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Dr. Anna Czypionka is a Lecturer and Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Konstanz. Her research focuses on language comprehension across multiple levels, from single-word to discourse processing, with particular attention to interfaces between different linguistic components. She is actively involved with several research groups and projects including the Meaningful Silence and Noise (MeaNs) initiative, the German-Greek toolkit for Theory of Mind and Language in Autism (MiLA), the Center for Multilingualism, and the University of Wroclaw Questions at the Interfaces project (DFG Research Unit FOR2111). Dr. Czypionka is an alumna of the Konstanzia Fellowship, which supported her academic development. Her educational background includes extensive training in linguistics with a focus on experimental methodologies. Her primary research interests span language comprehension, sentence processing, multilingualism, language and autism, and interindividual differences in linguistic abilities. She employs diverse methodologies including EEG measurements, eye-tracking, self-paced reading, and various reaction time measurements, combining both lab-based and web-based techniques. Her work frequently explores processing at the syntax-pragmatics interface, examining how speakers navigate complex linguistic phenomena that require integration of multiple information sources. Analysis of Dr. Czypionka's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on experimental approaches to linguistic questions, particularly examining how speakers process complex linguistic phenomena at various interfaces. Her work spans multiple subfields including discourse particles, modal particles, case marking, animacy effects, and aspectual interpretation, primarily using German as the target language but also incorporating cross-linguistic comparisons with languages like Polish and Greek. A notable trend is her increasing focus on individual differences in linguistic processing and connections to autism spectrum disorder. Konstanzia Fellowship Dr. Czypionka collaborates extensively with researchers across institutions, particularly with Stephanie Durrleman and the Autism, Bilingualism, Cognitive and Communicative Development (ABCCD) group at the University of Fribourg. She has been involved in multiple funded research projects including the University of Konstanz Research Initiative project B06 on Interindividual variation at the syntax-pragmatics interface, the YKIDA project involving multiple universities, and the DFG Research Unit FOR2111. Her laboratory work takes place primarily in the Psycholinguistics lab and Neurolinguistics lab at the University of Konstanz, as well as the Center for Experimental Research on Natural Language. These facilities support her experimental research using various methodologies to investigate language processing phenomena.

Marietta HorsterView profile

Professor

• Ancient History
• Epigraphy
• Prosopography
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Marietta Horster is a University Professor of Ancient History at Mainz University since 2010. She also serves as director of the Corpus Inscriptionum Latinarum for the Berlin-Brandenburgische Akademie der Wissenschaften since 2018. Her academic career includes substitute professorships at multiple German universities (2006-2009) and a Gerda Henkel Foundation research fellowship (2003-2006). Her research focuses on: Organization of Greek and Roman cults Roman imperial and late antique administration Prosopography of the Roman Empire Knowledge transfer in antiquity Epigraphic practices Her recent publications analyze epigraphic poetry, inscription authenticity, and digital epigraphy standards. She has received significant awards including the 2002 prize from the Association Internationale d'Épigraphie grecque et latine and the 1998/99 Sterling Dow Fellowship. Professor Horster has supervised numerous doctoral and master's theses on topics ranging from Roman masculinity to early Christian rulership.

Felix GolcherView profile

Researcher

• Stylometry
• Natural Language Processing
• Corpus Linguistics
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Felix Golcher is a researcher at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, affiliated with the Institut für deutsche Sprache und Linguistik. He holds a PhD in Linguistics and a background in Physics. His work focuses on statistical methods in linguistics, including stylometry, unsupervised text segmentation, and computational approaches to language analysis. He contributes to the SFB 1412 'Register' project, managing data and providing statistical support for subproject INF. His research spans syntactic processing, bilingualism, and corpus linguistics. Education: PhD in Linguistics (university unspecified), with postgraduate studies at the University of Munich (2005 thesis). Current role involves statistical advising and technical infrastructure support for linguistic projects. Contact: felix.golcher@hu-berlin.de, Room 433. Research highlights include studies on clitic dislocation in Greek, primate habitat analysis using statistical methods, and syntactic processing of split particle verbs. His work bridges computational methods with theoretical linguistics, emphasizing quantitative approaches to language structure and usage.

Valia KordoniView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Computational Linguistics
• Syntax-Semantics Interface
• Grammar Engineering
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PD Dr. phil. Valia Kordoni is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of English and American Studies at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, part of the Faculty of Philology and Literature. She specializes in computational linguistics, syntax-semantics interface, and grammar engineering, with a focus on multiword expressions, treebanking, and language technology applications. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics and applied NLP, emphasizing register analysis and cross-linguistic methodologies. Research Interests: Her research spans computational linguistics, syntax-semantics interface, grammar engineering (e.g., DeepBank project), and register analysis. She has contributed to projects like GeRMaN (German register marking) and collaborated on international initiatives such as the CRC 1412 on language register. Her work often integrates corpus linguistics, discourse analysis, and formal grammar frameworks. Articles Trends: Recent work focuses on register variation across languages, metaphor annotation, and ethical implications of AI. Earlier contributions include studies on Germanic syntax, Greek valence alternations, and treebank construction for spoken language processing. Her publications reflect a blend of theoretical innovation and practical applications in computational linguistics. Grants and Labs: She has been involved in collaborative research centers and EU-funded projects, though specific grants are not detailed here. Her work aligns with interdisciplinary teams exploring language use in situated contexts and technological applications. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Department’s research initiatives on language technology and register studies, contributing to projects like the TraMOOC consortium for machine translation of educational content.

Johannes HübnerView profile

Professor

• Theoretical Philosophy
• Metaphysics
• Ontology
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Prof. Dr. Johannes Hübner is a full professor (W3-Professur) for Theoretical Philosophy at the Department of Philosophy within the Faculty of Humanities I of Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, serving since April 2010. He was appointed Dean of Studies for the Faculty of Humanities I in October 2020. His academic trajectory includes a PhD from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (1999) on Aristotelian ontology, followed by habilitation (2004) on substance metaphysics. His research spans: Core areas : Metaphysics, ontology, philosophy of language, epistemology, philosophy of mind Historical focus : Aristotelian philosophy (causality, substance, ethics) and Platonic dialogues Contemporary engagements : Neo-Aristotelian ontology (e.g., Jonathan Lowe), epistemic autonomy, and critiques of modern ontological theories Honors include a competitive scholarship from the German Academic Scholarship Foundation (Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes, 1991–1994). His administrative leadership as Dean and extensive publication record reflect sustained institutional engagement.

• Egyptology
• Ancient History
• Classics
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Dr. Jan Tattko is a researcher at the Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen within the Faculty of Humanities , Department of Ancient Studies and Art History . He earned his PhD in Egyptology in 2018 from Tübingen University, focusing on the door inscriptions of the Dendara Temple, and holds a Magister Artium in Egyptology, Greek Studies, and Ancient History. Education PhD in Egyptology (2018), Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen Magister Artium in Egyptology, Greek Studies, and Ancient History (2010), Tübingen University His research focuses on Egyptian temple inscriptions , anthropoid sarcophagi , Egyptian reception in antiquity , and theology of Greco-Roman temples . His publications span temple hydrology, doorway inscriptions, and sarcophagus studies. He has contributed to catalogues on Ptolemaic sarcophagi in the Grand Egyptian Museum. Recent publications highlight his expertise in late Egyptian temple architecture and cultural syncretism in Greco-Roman Egypt. He received the Promotionspreis der Philosophischen Fakultät for his dissertation. His collaborative work includes projects with Christian Leitz and the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences. Scientific Awards Promotionspreis der Philosophischen Fakultät der Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen Jan Tattko has participated in five excavation campaigns in Egypt and contributed to DFG-funded projects. He is involved in the Hapi and Nilflut conceptualization project (2022–present) and has collaborated on temple inscription studies with the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences.

Jasmin PöhnleinView profile

Researcher

• Intonation
• Language Variation
• Language Acquisition
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Jasmin Pöhnlein is a Scientific Staff member at the University of Trier , affiliated with the Phonetics department under Department II. Her research focuses on phonetics, speech processing, and multilingualism, with expertise in intonation, language variation, and second language acquisition. Doctorate : Phonetics and Speech Processing at Ludwig Maximilian University (LMU) Munich (2020–2024) Research Associate : Institute for Phonetics and Speech Processing (IPS), LMU Munich (2020–2023) Education : MA in Multilingualism and BA in Italian/French Studies at University of Konstanz Her recent publications explore phonetic cues in German dialects, cross-linguistic prosody, and infant language processing. Key methodologies include acoustic analysis, statistical modeling, and speech perception studies. Contact: poehnlein@uni-trier.de

• Ancient Greek Medicine
• Hippocratic Texts
• Aristotelian Philosophy
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Dr. Hynek Bartoš is a former researcher at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin's Alexander von Humboldt Professorship within the Faculty of Language, Literature and Humanities. He specializes in ancient medicine and classical philosophy, focusing on Hippocratic texts and Aristotelian thought. His work bridges historical medical practices with philosophical methodologies. Currently affiliated with Charles University Prague's Faculty of Humanities, he maintains an active research profile. His research interests include Pythagorean dietetics, the intersection of Aristotle's biology with Hippocratic medicine, and textual analysis of ancient medical treatises. Notable contributions explore concepts like mimesis in medical writing and the use of analogies in Hippocratic methodology. His publications appear in leading journals such as The Classical Quarterly and Ancient Philosophy , alongside a monograph on Hippocratic dietetics published by Brill (2015). Bartoš's scholarly output reflects a deep engagement with Greco-Roman intellectual traditions, particularly the philosophical underpinnings of ancient medicine. His work often employs comparative approaches to illuminate how pre-modern thinkers conceptualized health, the soul, and natural processes.

Konstantin SchulzView profile

Researcher

• Natural Language Processing (NLP)
• Classical Philology
• Corpus Linguistics
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Konstantin Schulz is a scientific assistant at the Institute for German Language and Linguistics at Humboldt University of Berlin. He is pursuing a doctorate focusing on automatic recognition of semantic relations in Latin literature. His research spans NLP applications in classical philology, corpus linguistics, and AI education in the humanities. He has been involved in major projects like DFG-funded Daedalus (NLP infrastructure for ancient languages) and CALLIDUS (corpus-based Latin vocabulary research). Education : Studied Latin, history, and ancient Greek in Potsdam and Berlin (until 2016). Current PhD candidate at Humboldt University. Research Interests : Focuses on computational methods for classical studies, including: Machine learning for ancient text analysis Corpus-based language acquisition tools Data literacy in humanities research NLP applications for Latin/Greek texts Projects : Daedalus (2023-2026): Establishes NLP infrastructure for classical philology CALLIDUS (2017-2020): Developed corpus-based Latin teaching methods QURATOR: Worked on credibility assessment systems for news content Grants/Awards : Multiple DFG grants including exploratory development funding for Daedalus infrastructure. Teaching : Develops digital tools for Latin instruction and AI literacy programs in humanities education. Labs/Teams : Collaborates with TU Berlin AI department and German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI).

• Classics
• Latin
• Ancient Greek
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Dr. Richard Schorlemmer serves as a Lecturer in the Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Siegen, specializing in classical language instruction. He teaches comprehensive Latin and Ancient Greek courses across multiple proficiency levels, including specialized instruction required for theological studies and academic certification. Dr. Schorlemmer's expertise centers on classical language pedagogy, with particular focus on preparing students for language certification examinations that serve as prerequisites for specific academic programs. His teaching methodology incorporates both standard university language courses and intensive four-week programs during lecture-free periods. He maintains regular consultation hours through an online registration system and provides detailed guidance on examination requirements, course materials, and language certification pathways. As an administrator of language examinations, Dr. Schorlemmer oversees the certification process for Latinum and Graecum credentials, working with students to ensure they meet language requirements for their academic pursuits. He provides clear information about examination schedules (including dates in July and September 2025), registration procedures, and acceptable study materials, while advising students on the recognition of private language certificates.

Artemis AlexiadouView profile

Professor

• Syntax
• Morphology
• Syntax and its interfaces with morphology
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Professor Artemis Alexiadou is a distinguished linguist serving as Director of the Leibniz-Centre General Linguistics (ZAS) and holding an S-Professorship in General Linguistics at the Institute of German Language and Linguistics, Humboldt University of Berlin. She has been affiliated with ZAS and the Institute of German Language and Linguistics since October 1, 2022. Her academic journey began with a degree in Philology specializing in Linguistics from the University of Athens (1986-1990), followed by an MA in Linguistics from the University of Reading (1990-1991), and culminated in a Ph.D. in Linguistics from Universität Potsdam (1994). Professor Alexiadou's research focuses on theoretical syntax and morphology, with particular expertise in syntax and its interfaces with morphology, the lexicon and interpretation, Diachronic Syntax, Language Breakdown and Development, and Heritage Languages. Her work has significantly advanced our understanding of nominalization, verbal alternations, and the syntax-morphology interface. She has held prestigious positions including Professor of Theoretical and English Linguistics at the University of Stuttgart (2002-2015) before moving to Humboldt University. Her recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on Heritage Greek linguistics, examining phenomena such as gender agreement, aspect, and the plural indefinite article across different registers. The publication trends indicate a growing focus on experimental and comparative approaches to heritage language phenomena, particularly in the Greek diaspora communities in the USA and Germany. This reflects her leadership in the Research Unit on (Experimental) Syntax and Heritage Languages (RUESHeL). Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize (2014) Doctor honoris causa from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (2016) Member of the Leopoldina, National Academy of Sciences (2014) Member of the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters (2018) ERC Synergy Grant LeibnizDream (2021-2026) Professor Alexiadou has supervised numerous research projects and currently leads the ERC Synergy Grant LeibnizDream project, which investigates how language compresses thought structures. She serves on multiple scientific boards including the International Research Network Heritage Languages in Europe and the DFG Review Board 104 Sprachwissenschaften. Her editorial work includes membership on the boards of Glossa, Linguistic Inquiry, and Syntax, among others. She directs the Compressor Team at Humboldt University, which focuses on language acquisition and processing.