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David Sasseville is a Post-Doc researcher in Comparative Linguistics (Hittitology) at Philipps University Marburg, specializing in Anatolian languages with particular focus on Luwian, Lycian, and Lydian. A French-Canadian from the Gaspésie peninsula of Québec, he completed his undergraduate studies in Ancient Greek, Latin, and Historical Linguistics at Concordia University in Montreal before pursuing two Master's degrees at Marburg University: one in Indo-European Linguistics focused on the Anatolian branch, and another in Ancient Greek Philology. His research centers on the linguistic structure and historical development of Anatolian languages, with special emphasis on verbal morphology, phonology, and syntax. Through meticulous philological analysis combined with comparative linguistic methods, Sasseville bridges traditional philology with modern linguistic theory to reconstruct earlier stages of these languages and their relationship to Proto-Indo-European. Sasseville's scholarly output demonstrates consistent advancement in understanding Anatolian languages through careful examination of fragmentary texts. His 2021 monograph Anatolian Verbal Stem Formation: Luwian, Lycian and Lydian provides a comprehensive classification of verbal stem classes across these languages. His more recent work includes studies on Luwian dative-locative endings, Lydian o-vocalism, Palaic texts from Hattusa, and the identification of new languages in Hittite archives. He actively collaborates with international scholars including Susanne Görke (with whom he's preparing a new edition of Palaic texts from Hattusa), Elisabeth Rieken, Ilya Yakubovich, and Annick Payne across multiple institutions. His work on the eDiAna digital dictionary project has involved supervising academic internships for doctoral student Oscar Billing from Uppsala University and MA student Jonas Döll from Philipps University Marburg. Sasseville teaches a diverse range of courses including Hieroglyphic Luwian, Cuneiform Luwian, Palaic, Historical Grammar of Sanskrit, Hittite Reading for Beginners, Latin Linguistics, Lycian Varieties, and Introduction to Historical Linguistics, reflecting his broad expertise across ancient languages and linguistic theory.

• Anatolian Linguistics
• Historical Linguistics
• Indo-European Linguistics
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Dr. Hripsime Haroutunian is an Instructional Professor in the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations (NELC) at the University of Chicago. She earned her Ph.D. in Ancient Near Eastern Languages, History, and Civilizations from the Institut Vostokovedeniya, Academy of Sciences, Moscow (1992), and has taught at UChicago since 2001. Her expertise spans Hittite and Armenian studies, with a focus on linguistic, cultural, and religious themes. Education : Ph.D., Institut Vostokovedeniya, Moscow (1992) M.A., Armenian Pedagogical Institute for Foreign Languages, Yerevan (Teaching English and German as Second Languages) Research Interests center on Hittite domestic life, Armenian cultural traditions, and intersections with neighboring Post-Soviet states and Indo-European studies. She also contributes to Human Rights research and historical analysis of ancient civilizations. Teaching includes courses on Armenian language (Modern and Classical), Armenian history and culture, and Hittite Empire studies. She previously taught Hittite history, religion, and culture at the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago from 1994 to 2001. Scientific Awards : Fulbright Fellowship (1993) for research at the University of Chicago's Hittite Dictionary project

• Hittite texts
• Armenian culture
• Ancient Near Eastern languages
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Alwin Kloekhorst is an Associate Professor at the Leiden University Centre for Linguistics , specializing in historical and comparative linguistics. He has authored four books, two edited volumes, and approximately 50 articles. Studied Indo-Iranian Languages and Comparative Indo-European Linguistics at Leiden University (1996-2001) PhD in Linguistics (2007) from Leiden University with distinction Kloekhorst’s research spans Anatolian languages , Proto-Indo-European reconstruction , and other ancient Indo-European languages like Sanskrit and Phrygian. His work combines rigorous philological analysis with innovative methodology, including projects on language contact in pre-Roman North-West Anatolia and the Hethitische Wörterbuch initiative in Munich. His notable achievements include: 2016 ERC HERA grant ( Multilingualism and Minority Languages in Ancient Europe ) 2014 NWO VIDI grant ( Splitting the Mother Tongue ) 2008 NWO VENI grant ( Stressing the Facts: Accentuation in Hittite ) Kloekhorst actively collaborates with European research groups such as the HERA project (Rome, Madrid, Ghent, Siena), the Barcelona-based Los dialectos lúvicos project, and contributes to the Indo-European Etymological Dictionary in Leiden. He also serves as a consultant for etymology at the Oxford English Dictionary .

• Historical linguistics
• Indo-European comparative linguistics
• Anatolian languages
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Dr. Michaela Zinko is an Assistant Professor at the Institute for Antiquity, Faculty of Humanities, Karl-Franzens-University Graz. Since 2019, she has been assigned to the Institute for Antiquity, contributing to projects like the Hittite Dictionary Project (Munich), Sidetic language research, and Anatolian archaeology. She serves as Deputy Director of the Center for Antiquity since 2011. PhD in Comparative Linguistics / Indo-European Studies (1996) Diploma in German Studies / Comparative Linguistics (1992) Her research focuses on Anatolian Languages and Indo-European Studies , particularly the Sidetic script and language. She explores connections between temple economies and cult inventories in Hittite contexts, and has contributed to understanding the military structure of the Hittites through comparative analysis with Mycenaean systems. Key publication trends include Anatolian epigraphy, historical semantics, and interdisciplinary approaches to ancient economies. Recent work connects archaeological findings with linguistic analysis in Turkey. Scientific honors include the Hugo Kleinmayr Prize (1993) for German Studies. She contributes to academic committees like the Saxon Academy of Sciences (since 2014) and German Oriental Society (since 1999). As co-editor of Graz Comparative Studies (Volumes 21, 24, 28) and editorial collaborator, she supports publication networks. Her ongoing projects include Side East Gate and New Paths into Antiquity collaborations.

• Anatolian Languages and Cultures
• Indo-European Languages and Cultures
• Sidetic Script and Language
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Theo van den Hout is Professor of Hittite and Anatolian Languages at the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago, where he also serves as editor-in-chief of the Chicago Hittite Dictionary (CHD) since 2000. He is affiliated with the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations (NELC), a leading center for the study of ancient Near Eastern civilizations. His research centers on the language, culture, and history of the Hittite civilization during the Late Bronze and Iron Ages. With deep expertise in Anatolian languages and comparative Indo-European linguistics, his work explores ancient writing systems, literacy, and administrative practices in Hittite society. He has a particular interest in how records were created, stored, and used in ancient bureaucratic contexts. Theo van den Hout’s scholarly contributions include foundational works such as The Elements of Hittite (Cambridge University Press, 2011), which serves as a key textbook in the field. Although specific publications are not listed in the source, his long-term leadership of the CHD project indicates sustained engagement with philological and lexicographical research. The project itself represents a major contribution to the understanding of Hittite language and textual culture. He has not been mentioned as receiving specific scientific awards in the provided text, but his role as editor-in-chief of a major dictionary project reflects high recognition in his field. As a faculty member, he contributes to teaching and mentoring within NELC and the Oriental Institute. While no current or former students are named, he likely supervises graduate research in Hittite and Anatolian studies. His work is supported by institutional affiliation and long-term research projects rather than externally listed grants. The Chicago Hittite Dictionary project functions as his primary research lab or team effort, involving collaboration with scholars, editors, and philologists dedicated to compiling and analyzing Hittite lexical material.

• Hittite Language
• Anatolian Languages
• Comparative Indo-European Linguistics
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Paola Cotticelli is a Full Professor at the University of Verona's Department of Cultures and Civilizations, specializing in Historical Linguistics and Indo-European studies. She holds leadership roles including President of CISPELS (Coordinamento Intersocietario per la Storia del Pensiero Linguistico e Semiotico) and directs the Hittite Dictionary project in Munich. Her research focuses on comparative syntax, language contact, ancient Anatolian languages, and the history of linguistic thought. Teaching responsibilities include courses on historical linguistics, Indo-European linguistics, and comparative grammar of classical languages across undergraduate and graduate programs. She has coordinated over 20 academic courses since 2001, emphasizing diachronic language analysis and applied linguistics. Research activities involve international collaborations through projects like the Indogermanische Grammatik and LautSchrift&Sprache. She leads 14 active/recent research initiatives including EU-funded studies on syntactic theories and language policy analysis. Active in academic governance as Department Council member and PhD board participant. Prof. Cotticelli co-directs the Departmental Laboratory for Lexicon of Linguistics and chairs multiple academic committees. Her work bridges ancient linguistic systems with modern computational methods, publishing extensively since 1989 across journals and edited volumes.

• Historical Linguistics
• Indo-European Linguistics
• Comparative Syntax
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Benjamin Fortson is a Professor of Greek and Latin in the Department of Classical Studies and Linguistics at the University of Michigan. He is affiliated with the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies (CMENAS) as faculty. His research focuses on Indo-European linguistics, comparative philology, and historical linguistics, with expertise in Italic, Greek, Indo-Iranian, Anatolian, and Germanic languages. He also explores metrics, poetics, and lexicography. Fortson holds a B.A. from Yale University (1989) and a Ph.D. from Harvard University (1996). His academic contributions include seminal works such as Indo-European Language and Culture and Language and Rhythm in Plautus . He previously served as Senior Lexicographer for The American Heritage Dictionary of English. His research spans comparative linguistics of Indo-European branches, mechanisms of phonological and morphological change, and the intersection of language and culture. Recent projects include studies on Italic dialectology and Hittite-Latin language connections. Fortson’s publications reflect his expertise in Latin and Greek historical linguistics, epigraphy, and metrics. He has contributed to journals like Journal of Cuneiform Studies and Glotta , and has edited volumes on Indo-European studies. Award details: None explicitly mentioned. Advising and grants information is not detailed in the provided text. His work is centered at the intersection of classical languages and broader linguistic methodologies. He is part of the CMENAS faculty, contributing to interdisciplinary studies in the Middle East and North Africa through his linguistic research.

• Indo-European linguistics
• comparative philology
• historical linguistics
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Ilya Yakubovich is a Professor at Philipps University Marburg in the Department of Comparative Linguistics and Celtology. His research focuses on Hittitology, Iranian Studies, and Ancient Indo-European Languages, with a particular emphasis on Anatolian languages like Hittite, Luwian, and Lydian. He has contributed extensively to sociolinguistic and historical studies of Anatolian languages, including their phonology, morphology, and ritual texts. His work explores language contact, script evolution, and religious discourse in ancient Anatolia. Notable projects include the Annotated Corpus of Luwian Texts (ACLT) and collaborative work on the Digital Philological-Etymological Dictionary of Minor Ancient Anatolian Languages. He has authored books such as *Sociolinguistics of the Luvian Language* and *New Ways in Sogdian etymology*. Recent research includes studies on the Kalašma language, Lydian phonology, and Luwian dialectal geography. His analyses often integrate archaeological evidence with linguistic data to reconstruct ancient sociolinguistic dynamics.

• Hittitology
• Iranian Studies
• Ancient Indo-European Languages
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