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• Phonetics
• Speech Perception
• Speech Production
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Bryan Gick is a Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Arts, where he directs the UBC Integrated Speech Research Laboratory (ISRL) and co-directs UBC Language Sciences. He holds additional affiliations as a Senior Researcher at Haskins Laboratories in New Haven, CT, and as an Associate Member of the UBC Department of Psychology and UBC School of Audiology & Speech Sciences. His educational background includes a Ph.D. (1999), M.Phil. (1997), and M.A. (1995) from Yale University, and a B.A. (1992) from the University of Pennsylvania. Gick's research centers on understanding how the human body functions as a communication device, focusing on physical mechanisms of movement control and sensation in speech production, perception, and phonetics. His work spans normal and disordered speech, children's speech development, signed languages, singing, and emotional expression. He has pioneered techniques for applying ultrasound imaging to speech research and developed protocols for studying haptic and multimodal perception of speech. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on tongue bracing phenomena, speech biomechanics, neurological bases of speech production, and applications to clinical conditions including Parkinson's Disease and Alzheimer's. His research increasingly incorporates cross-disciplinary approaches from neuroscience, biomechanics, and computer modeling. His significant scientific recognition includes: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellow Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (FRSC) Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science Gick leads multiple research initiatives including the UBC Integrated Speech Research Laboratory and contributes to the ArtiSynth project for biomechanical simulation of speech. His work connects theoretical linguistics with practical applications in speech pathology, language learning, and human-computer interaction.

Julie HochgesangView profile

Professor

• Linguistics
• Language Documentation
• Sociolinguistics of American Sign Language
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Julie Hochgesang is a Professor of Linguistics at Gallaudet University's School of Language, Education, and Culture. She holds a PhD from Gallaudet and has conducted extensive research in linguistics, particularly focusing on signed languages. Her work emphasizes language documentation, corpus development, and accessibility. She co-edits the Gallaudet University Press Sociolinguistics in Deaf Communities series and manages the ASL Signbank and Collections of ASL for Research and Documentation (CARD). She teaches courses in phonology, field methods, and corpus linguistics. Education: PhD in Linguistics, Gallaudet University (2013) MA in Linguistics, Gallaudet University (2007) BA in English and Native American Studies, California State University, Northridge (1999) Research Interests: Hochgesang's research spans sociolinguistics of ASL, phonetics/phonology of signed languages, and ethical community-driven documentation. She leads projects like the Motivated Look at Indicating Verbs in ASL (MoLo) and O5S5: Documenting ASL Communities in the time of COVID-19. Her work prioritizes collaboration with Deaf communities and challenges systemic biases in sign language AI research. Grants & Projects: MoLo Project (2019–2022): Analyzing ASL indicating verbs O5S5 ASL: Pandemic impact on Deaf communities SLAAASh (2015–2020): Sign Language Acquisition, Annotation, Archiving, and Sharing Philadelphia Signs Project: Documenting regional variation Labs/Teams: Hochgesang collaborates with the Gallaudet Linguistics Department, Haskins Laboratories, and international networks like the Sign Language Corpora Network (SLCN). She advocates for Deaf-led research and FAIR/CARE data principles.

Patrick Stefan KermitView profile

Professor

• Disability Studies
• Inclusive Education
• Hearing Impairment
• +5 more

Patrick Stefan Kermit is a Professor in the Department of Mental Health at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. He also holds a position as Researcher I at NTNU Social Research and serves as President of the Nordic Network of Disability Research. His office is located at MTFS, 4.402, Øya, and he can be reached at patrick.kermit@ntnu.no or by phone at 73412348. Professor Kermit's research focuses on disability studies, with particular emphasis on inclusive education, hearing impairment, and accessibility in social institutions. His work examines the experiences of people with disabilities across multiple domains including education, criminal justice, and employment. A recurring theme in his research is the examination of barriers faced by deaf and hearing-impaired individuals in various societal contexts, along with the development of strategies for improved inclusion. His scholarship bridges theoretical perspectives with practical applications, often employing qualitative methodologies to capture the lived experiences of people with disabilities. An analysis of his recent publications (2015-2021) reveals a consistent focus on accessibility challenges across multiple societal domains. His work spans education (particularly inclusive education settings for deaf children), criminal justice (barriers to access for deaf individuals), employment (employer attitudes toward hiring people with disabilities), and assistive technology (user experiences and symbolic meanings). The interdisciplinary nature of his research connects disability studies with education, linguistics, criminology, and rehabilitation science. A distinctive feature of his scholarship is the emphasis on user perspectives and the moral dimensions of inclusion. As President of the Nordic Network of Disability Research, Professor Kermit leads collaborative research efforts across Nordic countries. His work with NTNU Social Research involves practice-based investigations into marginalization, vulnerability, and coping strategies. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the available materials, his extensive publication record across multiple journals and book chapters indicates substantial research activity. His collaborations span numerous institutions and researchers across Norway and internationally, reflecting the collaborative nature of contemporary disability research.

Katherine Dauge-RothView profile

Associate Professor

• Early Modern French Literature
• Francophone Studies
• History of the Body
• +7 more

Katherine Dauge-Roth is an Associate Professor of Romance Languages and Literatures at Bowdoin College, specializing in the literature, history, and culture of the early modern Francophone world with a focus on the history of the body and material culture. She is a core faculty member in both the Romance Languages and Literatures department and the Francophone Studies program, teaching across the curriculum from language instruction to advanced seminars. Professor Dauge-Roth earned her PhD and MA in French Literature from the University of Michigan, a DEUG in Lettres Modernes from Université de Caen, and an AB in French and History from Colby College. Her educational background reflects her dual expertise in French language and historical studies. Her research examines how the body served as a privileged surface for displaying authority and identity during periods of increased global circulation in the early modern period. She has made significant contributions to understanding skin marking practices including tattooing, branding, stigmata, and other corporeal inscriptions, with particular attention to their intersections with writing and print culture. Her work spans Native American tattooing practices, criminal branding, devotional stigmata, and the representation of race in early modern France. Professor Dauge-Roth's scholarly impact is evident in her monograph Signing the Body: Marks on Skin in Early Modern France (Routledge, 2020) and the co-edited volume Stigma: Marking Skin in the Early Modern World (Penn State University Press, 2023), which brings together international scholars to examine body marking from a global perspective. Karofsky Teaching Prize (2005) National Endowment for the Humanities grant (summer 2023) Executive Director of the Society for Interdisciplinary French Seventeenth-Century Studies President of Bowdoin's Alpha of Maine chapter of Phi Beta Kappa Professor Dauge-Roth is deeply committed to inclusive pedagogy and developing students' linguistic and cultural fluency. She has co-authored several pedagogical articles on teaching the early modern period and contemporary France. Her teaching portfolio includes innovative courses such as 'Spoken Word and Written Text,' which examines oral and written sources from the Middle Ages through the abolition of enslavement in 1848, and 'Contemporary France through the Media,' where students analyze current French social and political issues. She is an active member of the Early Modern Race reading group and the Skin Studies reading group, contributing to scholarly conversations that bridge historical inquiry with contemporary concerns about race, embodiment, and cultural representation.

Mark SicoliView profile

Associate Professor

• Indigenous Languages of the Americas
• Multimodality
• Embodied Interaction
• +10 more

Mark Sicoli is an Associate Professor at the University of Virginia , where he serves as Director of the Interdepartmental Program in Linguistics and Associate Editor of Language Documentation and Description . His work spans Zapotec-speaking communities in Mexico (since 1997) and Virginia Tribal Nations like the Nottoway (since 2020). As a Fellow of the UVA Institute for Advanced Technologies in the Humanities (IATH), he leads the Data Back! project (2025-2027) , focusing on digital infrastructure for community-driven language documentation. Specialties: Multimodality, Embodied Interaction, Community-Engaged Research, Video Analysis, Ethnography, Semiotic Theory Research Themes: Language in Human Evolution, Human Social Organization, Anarchist Theory, Language Contact, Documentary Linguistics His scholarship critiques evolutionary progress narratives through anarchist theory and interactional analysis , arguing that language evolved via mutual aid rather than self-interest. He has conducted NSF-funded projects on Zapotec and Chatino language surveys and whistled speech documentation, co-directing initiatives that trained 23 native speakers. His teaching includes collaborative courses like Language Revival in the Eastern Tribes with Nottoway citizens. Key publications include Saying and Doing in Zapotec (2020), exploring how language emerges through joint action, and a 2025 chapter on Zapotec perception categories in the Oxford Handbook of the Languages of Perception . His work emphasizes decolonizing linguistics and empowering Indigenous communities in language preservation. Scientific Awards: Fellow, UVA Institute for Advanced Technologies in the Humanities (IATH)

Krystal A. SmallsView profile

Associate Professor

• Semiotics
• Race and Ethnic Studies
• Linguistic Anthropology
• +3 more

Krystal A. Smalls is an Associate Professor of Anthropology and African American Studies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign . Her work focuses on the semiotics of race in young people's lives, particularly within the Black diaspora, using ethnographic methods. She holds a Ph.D. in Africana Studies and Educational Linguistics from the University of Pennsylvania (2015). Her research explores intersections of race, language, and identity in digital and urban contexts. She has published extensively on topics like anti-Blackness, fat studies, and colonial legacies. Notable works include Race, Signs, and the Body (2020) and FAT, BLACK, AND UGLY (2021), which analyze how structural processes and discourse shape racialized identities. Smalls co-edited special issues on language and anti-Blackness (2021) and White supremacy (2021). Her writing critiques anthropological traditions of dispossession and advocates for abolitionist frameworks. She has also conducted studies on Gullah/Geechee cultural identity and transnational African youth experiences. No formal awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided texts. Labs/Teams: While not explicitly named, her work engages with interdisciplinary teams in linguistic anthropology and critical race studies.

Kumari MamtaView profile

Researcher

• Linguistics
• Morphology
• Typology
• +5 more

Kumari Mamta is a postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Linguistic and Cultural Evolution, Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany. Her work focuses on the morpho-syntactic and typological analysis of numerical systems in South Asian languages, including tribal/indigenous languages and Indian Sign Language. She is currently involved in the QUANTA project, which investigates the evolution of cognitive tools for quantification. Education: PhD in Linguistics, Jawaharlal Nehru University (2021) MPhil in Linguistics, Jawaharlal Nehru University (2016) MA in Linguistics, Jawaharlal Nehru University (2014) BA in Functional English, St. Xavier's College (2012) Her research spans typological studies of numeral systems, language preservation, and sociolinguistic issues, particularly in endangered languages. Her publications and presentations cover topics like numerical borrowing, numeral classifiers, and the morphosyntax of numerals across diverse language families such as Austroasiatic, Tibeto-Burman, and Dravidian. Recent trends in her work include the creation of the South Asian Numerals Database (SAND), comparative analyses of numeral systems, and interdisciplinary approaches linking linguistic structures with cultural evolution. She has actively participated in international conferences and seminars focused on endangered languages, Austroasiatic linguistics, and Himalayan language preservation.

• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Translation
• Statistical Machine Translation
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Cristina España-Bonet is a researcher at the Department of Computer Science (CS) in the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC), where she works in the Natural Language Processing (GPLN) group. Previously, she was affiliated with the University of Barcelona (UB) in the Department of Astronomy and Meteorology (DAM), where she completed her PhD in Cosmology. Her research spans both Natural Language Processing and Cosmology , with a strong focus on Machine Translation and Multilingual Systems . Her work in NLP includes: Statistical and Hybrid Machine Translation Document-level Translation Multilingual Information Retrieval Sign Language Translation Low-resource Language Processing She has contributed to major projects such as: OPENMT MOLTO TACARDI Wikiparable Her research has produced significant resources including: Wikipedia-based comparable corpora Hybrid translation systems for patents Stopword lists for Occitan Sign language translation systems

Ellen FrickeView profile

Professor

• Multimodal grammar
• Pragmatics
• Gesture and multimodal interaction
• +7 more

Ellen Fricke is a Full Professor of German Linguistics at Chemnitz University of Technology, where she holds the Chair of German Linguistics, Semiotics and Multimodal Communication within the Faculty of Humanities. She has been a faculty member since 2012 and serves as Project Leader for Research Area D "Intentionality in Hybrid Societies" in the CRC 1410 "Hybrid Societies" since 2020. Her research spans multimodal grammar, pragmatics, gesture and multimodal interaction, embodiment, language and cognition, semiotics and media theory, image-text relations, deixis and spatial cognition, and gestures in human-machine interfaces. Fricke's work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical applications in human-robot interaction and technology design, demonstrating how linguistic principles can inform the development of more intuitive human-computer interfaces. Her recent publications reveal a growing focus on hybrid societies, intentionality in multimodal interaction, and the application of gesture research to real-world technological challenges. Fricke's scholarly output demonstrates consistent evolution from foundational theoretical work on gesture and language to increasingly applied research that addresses contemporary challenges in human-technology interaction. Tiburtius-Anerkennungspreis (state of Berlin) for her dissertation Founder and Head of the "Arbeitsstelle Gestenforschung und Sprechwissenschaft" Member of the Executive Board of the Center for Humans and Technology (MeTech) Former Dean of the Faculty of Humanities at Chemnitz University of Technology (2019-2022) Fricke has secured significant third-party funding including the €1.2 million MANUACT project (2015-2018) and her current €369,000 project within the CRC 1410 "Hybrid Societies." She has demonstrated exceptional commitment to public engagement through museum exhibitions like "Gestures – past, present, future" developed in collaboration with Ars Electronica Futurelab and the Chemnitz Museum of Industry. Her leadership extends to founding research centers, serving as Chairwoman of the German Society for Semiotics (2016-2021), and directing the Institute for German Studies and Intercultural Communication (2013-2016).

Elena BenedictoView profile

Professor

• Syntax
• Endangered Languages
• Sign Language Research
• +3 more

Elena Benedicto is a Professor in the Department of English at Purdue University. A faculty member since 1997, she directs the Indigenous and Endangered Languages Lab (IELLab) and contributes to interdisciplinary programs including Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Classics, and Medieval and Renaissance Studies. Ph.D. in linguistics and syntax from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst Ph.D. and bachelor’s in Latin syntax from Universitat de Barcelona Her research bridges theoretical syntax and methodological/ethical issues in linguistic fieldwork, with a focus on endangered languages like Mayangna (Nicaragua) and sign languages (ASL, LSCu, LIS). Key themes include: Reference frames and spatial cognition Verbal classifier systems Participatory Action Research (PAR) Language revitalization Sociolinguistic dynamics Cultural transmission of knowledge Her publications span formal syntactic analysis and ethical frameworks for community-driven research, reflecting collaborations across institutions and Indigenous groups. She teaches courses in syntax, field methods, and Native American languages.

• Language Documentation
• Sign Languages
• Language Endangerment & Conservation
• +3 more

Dr. Samantha Rarrick is a Senior Lecturer at Griffith University's School of Humanities, Languages and Social Science, affiliated with the Griffith Centre for Social and Cultural Research. Her research focuses on documenting endangered languages, particularly signed and spoken languages of the Pacific, including Kere and Sinasina Sign Language in Papua New Guinea, and Hawai‘i Sign Language. She emphasizes community-driven approaches to linguistic research, ensuring local stakeholders participate in decision-making. Dr. Rarrick holds a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Hawaii at Mānoa (2017), and has conducted postdoctoral research funded by the National Science Foundation (2017–2019). Her teaching interests include language endangerment, documentation, Pacific languages, and sign languages. She supervises doctoral and master's students on topics ranging from climate-related semantics in Danish dialects to phonological variation in Hawai‘i Sign Language. Dr. Rarrick has received the 2021 Student Experience of Teaching Commendation and actively contributes to professional organizations like the Australian Linguistic Society and the Foundation for Endangered Languages. Her work bridges signed and spoken language documentation, addressing methodological challenges in corpus design and cross-modal linguistic analysis. Key research projects include documenting Sinasina Sign Language, analyzing language ideologies in Papua New Guinea, and developing multimedia resources for Central Queensland Aboriginal languages. Dr. Rarrick's interdisciplinary approach integrates ethnography, typology, and computational methods to preserve linguistic diversity while fostering global awareness of endangered languages.

Scott MacLochlainnView profile

Assistant Professor

• Media
• Language
• Semiotics
• +10 more

Scott MacLochlainn is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Johns Hopkins University (JHU), affiliated with the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of Michigan and served as a postdoctoral research fellow at the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Religious and Ethnic Diversity. Education: Ph.D. in Anthropology, University of Michigan Postdoctoral Fellowship, Max Planck Institute (Germany) Research Focus: Explores ethical contestations arising from language, media, and legal formations in the Philippines, U.S., and Ireland. Central themes include abstraction in social categories (e.g., death classifications, bureaucratic processes), the role of generic social forms, and intersections of religion, law, and media. Current projects examine ethics of abstraction around death in the Philippines, including extrajudicial killings, biodiversity loss, and indigenous death bureaucracies. Key Work: His book The Copy Generic (2022, U Chicago Press) rethinks the sociocultural role of generic forms, analyzing Bible translation, sign language, legal discourses, and postcolonial infrastructure design in Manila. It won the 2023 SLA New Voices Book Prize. Futures/Interests: Ongoing research on Filipino Sign Language evolution, natural language processing, design theory, corporate collectivities, and social housing. Advising/Grants: No specific grants or advisees listed, though his research implies active mentorship in anthropology and related interdisciplinary fields. Labs/Teams: Not explicitly detailed, but collaborations with institutions like the Max Planck Institute suggest networked research affiliations.

• Indigenous Sign Languages
• Creole Languages
• Ethnoecology
• +3 more

Prof. Dr. Adone Ahl is Chair of Applied English Linguistics at the University of Cologne and Co-Director of the Centre for Australian Studies. Based at the Philosophikum in Room 1.108, his research focuses on Indigenous sign languages of Australia, creole languages, and ethnoecological systems. He leads projects such as Exploring Yolngu Ethnoecology and Indigenous Sign Languages of Australia , emphasizing decolonized research methodologies and bimodal bilingualism. Research interests include sociolinguistics, language acquisition in creole contexts, and the interplay between language and cultural identity. Recent work addresses traditional land management practices in Indigenous Australian communities and the documentation of endangered sign languages. Publications span edited volumes on syntax evolution in creoles, articles in Australian Studies Journal , and co-authored works on Yolngu sign language. His interdisciplinary approach bridges linguistics, anthropology, and environmental studies, reflecting a commitment to collaborative research with Indigenous communities. Adone collaborates internationally through the Centre for Australian Studies, fostering academic partnerships on topics including ecological literacy and cultural preservation. Current projects highlight bilingual education frameworks and the role of sign languages in multilingual societies.

Albert AtkinView profile

Professor

• Philosophy of Race
• C.S. Peirce
• Pragmatism
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Albert Atkin is Professor and Deputy Dean of Education and Employability in the Faculty of Arts at Macquarie University, where he has served since 2007 after teaching at the University of Glasgow. Affiliated with the Ethics and Agency Research Centre (CAVE), he holds a PhD from Sheffield University and maintains active roles on the Faculty Diversity and Inclusion Committee and University GESAT Committee (now MQ-Inclusion). His educational background features a PhD from Sheffield University with thesis work on C.S. Peirce and Indexical Reference. Professor Atkin's research integrates three core domains through rigorous philosophical analysis: Philosophy of Race : Investigating metaphysical foundations of race, operational definitions of racism, and social construction of racial identity with emphasis on Indigenous perspectives C.S. Peirce Scholarship : Advancing understanding of Peircean semiotics, pragmatic truth theory, and speculative grammar Applied Language Analysis : Deconstructing racist political rhetoric and examining epistemological dimensions of forensic science His recent publications reveal a dual trajectory: historical engagement with classical pragmatism (2022-2023 Peirce scholarship) and contemporary application to race theory (2019 race chapters), demonstrating consistent bridging of theoretical philosophy with urgent social issues. His teaching excellence has been recognized through multiple awards: Arts Faculty Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning (2010) Macquarie University Vice-Chancellor’s Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning (2010) Lecturer of the Year Award (2013) HDR Supervisor of the Year Award (2015) Open Universities Australia Lecturer Excellence Award (2017) He has supervised 14 postgraduate students to completion across diverse topics including embodied cognition, causation theory, and Indigenous identity, while currently guiding 4 research candidates. His grant portfolio includes active projects on pejorative language reclamation and the Macquarie University Research Centre for Agency, Values and Ethics (CAVE), alongside completed work defining racism through obstruction of equality. As a core member of CAVE, he contributes to interdisciplinary research on ethical frameworks and human agency, collaborating with scholars across philosophy, psychology, and social sciences to address contemporary moral challenges.

Analisa TaylorView profile

Associate Professor

• Latinx and Latin American Cultural Studies
• Mesoamerican Foodways
• Migration and Human Rights
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Analisa Taylor is an Associate Professor of Spanish at the University of Oregon's Schnitzer School of Global Studies and Languages. She specializes in Latinx and Latin American cultural studies, focusing on themes such as indigeneity, migration, human rights, and ecological intersections with state and capital dynamics in the Americas. Her research has appeared in journals like Signs: Journal of Women in Culture and Society and edited volumes including Modern Mexican Culture: Critical Foundations . She is currently developing a collaborative book project titled Nobody's Panic: Pluricultural Paths of Conocimiento in Latinx USA with Claudia Holguín Mendoza, supported by a Mellon Foundation Just Futures Grant. Her notable publications include the book Indigeneity in the Mexican Cultural Imagination (University of Arizona Press, 2009), which explores indigenous representation in Mexican cultural discourse. She is also working on a forthcoming project about the Lacandon Rain Forest in Mexico. Scientific Awards & Grants: Mellon Foundation Just Futures Grant (collaborative book project)