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Mariapaola D'ImperioView profile

Professor

• Phonetics
• Linguistics
• Cognitive Science
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Mariapaola D'Imperio is a Professor at Aix-Marseille University and the Laboratoire Parole et Langage (CNRS UMR 7309), leading the Prosody Group since 2006. She holds a PhD in Linguistics from The Ohio State University (2000) and an HDR from Paris III University (2005). Previously, she was a Professor at Rutgers University (2019–2023). Her roles include Associate Editor of the Journal of Phonetics (2016–2023) and leadership in the Association for Laboratory Phonology (2016–2020). She currently serves on the ISCA Editorial Board (since 2021) and chairs the IPA Social Media and Outreach Committee. Her research spans intonational phonology, prosody production/perception in Italian/French, phonetic convergence, and gesture acquisition in children. Recent work explores sarcasm processing in L1/L2, musical cognition's role in language, and ERP/eye-tracking in sentence comprehension. Funded by the Institut Universitaire de France (2011–2016), her contributions bridge laboratory phonology with cognitive and developmental linguistics. She leads the Prosody Group at Laboratoire Parole et Langage, advancing interdisciplinary studies on speech and cognition.

Liz SmeetsView profile

Assistant Professor

• Language Acquisition
• Syntax-Semantics Interface
• Syntax-Discourse Interface
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Liz Smeets is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics at York University, affiliated with the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. She holds a PhD from McGill University (2020) and dual BAs in Linguistics and Italian from Utrecht University (2012). Her research focuses on second language acquisition, syntax-discourse interfaces, and bilingual populations’ language transfer. She collaborates with the University of Guelph to develop linguistically informed language learning modules for classrooms. Education: PhD in Linguistics, McGill University (2020) BAs (cum laude) in Linguistics and Italian Language & Culture, Utrecht University (2012) Research emphasizes syntax-semantics/discourse/prosody interfaces, particularly how bilingual learners integrate native and target language systems. She explores how prosody (e.g., stress) influences pronoun interpretation in L2 English and Italian. Applied work bridges linguistic theory with pedagogical tools for language instructors. Collaborations include projects with Alena Barysevich at U of Guelph to create online resources for language learners. Personal interests include yoga, travel, and nature, reflecting a balanced academic and creative lifestyle.

Elia AnnibaleView profile

Professor

• Computational Linguistics
• Theoretical Linguistics
• Applied Linguistics
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Elia Annibale is a Full Professor of Computational Linguistics at the University of Salerno, Italy, holding positions since 1987. He leads the Department of Political, Social and Communication Sciences and previously directed the Department of Communication Sciences. His academic journey includes a PhD in Computational Linguistics from Paris 7 University (1979) and earlier roles at the University of Paris and the University of Southern California. Research focuses on computational linguistics, machine translation, and semantic web technologies. Notable projects include the ESPRIT MULTILEX and GENELEX EU initiatives, developing multilingual linguistic resources. Awards include Academia Europaea membership (1989) and leadership in PRIN research units. Education: PhD in Computational Linguistics, University of Paris VII (1979) Laurea in Modern Literature, University of Naples (1972) Publications span theoretical linguistics, applied computational linguistics, and semantic analysis. Current projects include a semantic web search engine and lexical resource development for e-government.

Marco RanaldiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Applied Economics
• Economic Theory
• Public Economics - Taxation and Revenue
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Marco Ranaldi is an Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in Economics at University College London's School of Slavonic and East European Studies (SSEES) and Director of the UCL Centre for New Economic Transitions (CNET). He is also an associated researcher at the Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality at CUNY, UCL Economics Department, and the UCL Centre for Capitalism Studies. His research focuses on modern capitalism through distributional analysis, including the development of compositional inequality (CI) metrics and fractal mathematics modeling of economic heterogeneity. He holds a PhD from the Paris School of Economics and has held roles at institutions like the World Bank and the London School of Economics. Research interests include applied economics, public economics, political economy, and mathematical economics, addressing topics like income inequality, capital vs. labor income dynamics, and systemic economic heterogeneity. His work intersects with Sustainable Development Goals 1 (No Poverty), 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and 10 (Reduced Inequalities). His recent publications analyze compositional inequality measurement, global income distributions, fractal economic modeling, and Italian capitalism. He has contributed to policy-oriented studies on redistribution mechanisms and economic systems comparisons. While no specific awards are listed, his interdisciplinary approach bridges theoretical economics with practical policy analysis. He advises on research at multiple UCL centers and has collaborated internationally through visiting fellowships and consultancy. Languages include English (native), French, Italian, Spanish (Latin American), and Arabic (reading/writing). His work extends beyond academia with piano composition, reflecting interdisciplinary creativity.

Vincenzo TabaccoView profile

Lecturer

• Linguistics
• Language Disorders
• Cognitive Linguistics
• +3 more

Vincenzo Tabacco is a Lecturer at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Arts, specializing in Linguistics and Italian language within the European Languages and Cultures programme. His expertise integrates language disorders (Aphasia) and the role of memory in language acquisition, focusing on cognitive processes underlying linguistic theories. He teaches courses in Linguistics and Italian language, emphasizing interdisciplinary connections between language and the brain. No scientific awards or specific grants are mentioned in his profile. His professional activities are centered at the Department of European Languages and Society, located at Oude Kijk in 't Jatstraat 26, Groningen, in room 1315.188.

Isabella FritzView profile

Research Fellow

• Language Processing
• Bilingualism
• Second Language Acquisition
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Isabella Fritz is a Research Fellow and Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Oxford, affiliated with the Language and Brain Laboratory within the Faculty of Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics. She holds a PhD from the University of Birmingham, where her research focused on how co-speech gestures interact with speech. Currently, her work emphasizes the language processing of English learners, exploring topics from discourse-level comprehension to word-level phonological mechanisms. Education: PhD in Linguistics, University of Birmingham Research interests span psycholinguistics, bilingualism, and cognitive neuroscience. She investigates the neural bases of language comprehension, the role of gesture in multimodal communication, and phonological factors influencing second language acquisition. Her studies often employ experimental methods and neuroimaging techniques like ERP to uncover how learners integrate speech and non-speech cues. Publications reflect a sustained focus on bilingual language processing, gesture-speech interaction, and the cognitive and neural underpinnings of linguistic structures. Recent work examines metrical phonology in L2 recognition and explores dissociations between neural mechanisms for noun modification contexts. No scientific awards are mentioned in the provided text. Advising and grants: Isabella has no listed advisees or grants. Her primary role involves conducting independent research within her lab and collaborating on projects related to language acquisition and perception. Labs/Teams: She is actively involved in the Language and Brain Laboratory at Oxford, contributing to studies on the interplay between linguistic and cognitive processes.

• English Renaissance Literature
• Postcolonial Studies
• Literary Theory
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Fernando Javier de Castanedo Arriandiaga is a Professor of Modern Philology at the University of Alcalá (UAH), specializing in English literature with particular focus on the Renaissance period and postcolonial studies. His research bridges literary theory, cultural studies, and Blakean analysis, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to textual and visual culture. Key research interests include William Blake's manuscripts, Shakespearean intertextuality, and the intersection of literature with visual arts. He has led multiple projects funded by institutions like Wellesley College, exploring topics such as Dickens' adaptations of Shakespeare and Blake's creative process. Recent publications include analyses of Blake's An Island in the Moon , intertextual links between Dickens and Shakespeare, and comprehensive annual scholarship checklists for William Blake studies. His work often combines meticulous textual criticism with broader cultural and historical frameworks. He participates in the 'Literaturas y Culturas en Lengua Inglesa' research group, focusing on areas like reception studies, Irish literature, and narrative theory. Notable projects include a 2023 study on Hamlet's influence in Great Expectations and a 2018 network on 18th-century literature and visual culture. Castanedo Arriandiaga has contributed to pedagogical materials like Cindy y el dron , integrating contemporary themes into language education. His career spans over two decades with sustained engagement in both literary scholarship and academic leadership.

Alessandro TrevesView profile

Professor

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neural Networks
• Hippocampus Function
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Alessandro Treves is a Full Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at SISSA (International School for Advanced Studies), where he has held this position since 2006. His academic career includes roles as Associate Professor (2000–2006) and Research Fellow (1992–2000) at SISSA. He also serves as a long-term visiting professor at NTNU’s Centre for Neural Computation (2003–present) and has held leadership roles, including Coordinator of the Neuroscience Area at SISSA (2016–2018) and Director of the Master in Complex Actions (2013–2015). From 2011–2013, he was a Counsellor for Scientific Affairs at the Italian Embassy in Tel Aviv. His research focuses on cognitive neuroscience, particularly the hippocampus, spatial cognition, and statistical physics approaches to brain function. Key areas include attractor neural networks, evolutionary neuroscience, and the theoretical underpinnings of neural systems. He has mentored numerous successful PhD students, many of whom now lead institutions globally. Dr. Treves was elected to the Royal Norwegian Society of Sciences and Letters (2008) and actively contributes to academic governance, including roles in the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (2005–2007) and the Jewish Community of Trieste (2002–2018). His work bridges theoretical physics and neuroscience, with notable contributions to understanding grid cells and spatial navigation systems. His academic journey began with a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Oxford (1989–1992) under Prof. E.T. Rolls, followed by research at SISSA’s Biophysics and Cognitive Neuroscience sectors.

Debra JaredView profile

Professor

• Cognitive Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Bilingualism
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Dr. Debra Jared is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Western University, specializing in cognitive, developmental, and bilingual language processing. She has held this position for over 30 years and currently leads research in the Cognitive, Developmental, and Brain Sciences area. Her work focuses on reading development, cross-language activation, and bilingualism, with particular attention to morphological and phonological processing mechanisms. Dr. Jared earned her PhD from McGill University under Dr. Mark Seidenberg and completed postdoctoral research at McMaster University, Massachusetts, and elsewhere. She has secured continuous NSERC Discovery Grant funding and led a multi-site longitudinal study on French Immersion education funded by the Canadian Language and Literacy Research Network. She has served on NSERC panels, including chairing the Cognitive Science section (2022–23), and editorial roles for Journal of Memory and Language and Bilingualism: Language and Cognition . Her research interests span bilingual cognitive processes, including cross-language semantic activation, syntactic influences in reading, and cultural effects on conceptual representation. Notable contributions include ERP studies on bilingual lexical access and longitudinal studies on biliteracy development. She is a Fellow of the Canadian Society for Brain, Behaviour, and Cognitive Science and the Psychonomic Society. Awards: Fellow of the Canadian Society for Brain, Behaviour, and Cognitive Science Fellow of the Psychonomic Society Grants: NSERC Discovery Grants (ongoing) Canadian Language and Literacy Research Network (French Immersion study) Dr. Jared’s lab explores topics such as homophone processing, masked priming effects, and the neural correlates of cross-language activation. She has advised numerous graduate students and remains active in editorial and peer-review roles across 50+ journals.

Ioli BaronciniView profile

Lecturer

• Linguistics
• Bilingualism
• Language Acquisition
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Dr. Ioli Baroncini is an academic staff member at the University of Mannheim's Department of English (Faculty of Philosophy), affiliated with the English Studies I department. Her research focuses on bilingualism, language production mechanisms, linguistic variation in motion event constructions, and second language acquisition processes. She investigates topics such as cross-linguistic influence, cognitive mechanisms underlying language change, and syntactic patterns in narrative productions. Her recent work (2025) explores heritage language speakers' motion event priming, bilingual language production dynamics through structure activation theories, and age-related linguistic variation in Italian constructions. In 2020, she examined subject pronoun usage differences among Italian and Greek speakers. Her research employs experimental methods to bridge psycholinguistics and syntactic analysis. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials. Advising activities and lab affiliations remain unspecified. Consultation hours are by appointment via email.

• Strategy and Innovation
• Corporate Foresight
• Fourth Industrial Revolution
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Dr. Alessandro Lanteri is a Full Professor of Strategy and Innovation at ESCP Business School, with teaching roles at Hult International Business School, Saïd Business School (Oxford University), and London Business School. His expertise focuses on emerging technologies like AI and blockchain, strategic adaptation in turbulent environments, and innovation ecosystems. He advises multinationals, governments, international organizations, startups, and family businesses globally. Dr. Lanteri holds a PhD from Erasmus University Rotterdam, a Master's from Bocconi University, and has studied at NYU, Oxford, MIT, Stanford, and Harvard. His research explores strategic drivers for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, corporate foresight, and the intersection of technology with economic policy. His book CLEVER. The Six Strategic Drivers for the Fourth Industrial Revolution became an Amazon bestseller, with his next book Innovating with Impact scheduled for 2022 publication. His work spans interdisciplinary themes including social entrepreneurship, fintech trends, and the ethical dimensions of economic decision-making. Key contributions include studies on social incubators, blockchain's role in finance, and policy frameworks for digital transformation. He frequently publishes in leading outlets like Harvard Business Review and MIT Technology Review.

Merete Brendeford AnderssenView profile

Professor

• Multilingual Acquisition
• Syntactic Variation
• Language Attrition
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Merete Brendeford Anderssen is a Professor of English Linguistics at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, serving as Academic Programme Director for English Language and Theoretical Linguistics and Deputy leader of the research group AcqVA-Nor. She leads the C-LaBL Learning Domain and oversees study programs in English linguistics (M-EAC) and theoretical linguistics (M-TLIN). Her research focuses on multilingual acquisition, syntactic variation, heritage languages, and cross-linguistic influence. She has contributed to projects like MultiGender (CAS), MiMS (RCN), INPUT (MSCA), and MuMiN (RCN), exploring language representation, attrition, and maintenance across diverse populations. Her work integrates experimental methods (ERP studies, response time analysis) with theoretical linguistics, examining how structural similarities between languages influence acquisition and attrition. Key themes include heritage language trajectories in Syrian Arabic-German bilinguals, L3 acquisition processes, and dialect levelling mechanisms in Norwegian dialects. She has published extensively on word order variation, possessive constructions, and cross-linguistic influence in multilingual contexts. Current research interests include studying heritage speakers across ages and examining the role of English-Norwegian similarities in multilingual minds. Anderssen collaborates internationally, leading teams that bridge psycholinguistics and sociolinguistics. Her grants include €1.5M from RCN for MuMiN (2021-2025) and MSCA funding for INPUT (2021-2023).

Giovanna DonzelliView profile

Lecturer

• Vocabulary Acquisition
• Teaching Languages to Young Learners
• Italian Language and Culture
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Dr. Giovanna Donzelli is a Lecturer in Modern Languages, Translation, and Interpreting at Swansea University, affiliated with the School of Culture and Communication. She joined the university in 1998 and holds a PhD in Applied Linguistics (2010) from Swansea, following a summa cum laude degree in English, German, and Italian from the University of Urbino (1993). Her work focuses on vocabulary acquisition, teaching methodologies for young learners, and translation practices. She teaches Italian language modules from beginner to advanced levels and supervises school placements for students. Research Interests: Dr. Donzelli’s expertise includes second language acquisition in instructional settings, materials design for language education, and translation studies. Her work emphasizes practical applications, such as adapting teaching methods for young learners and analyzing linguistic structures in healthcare terminology. Publications: Her contributions span studies on lexical environments in classrooms, vocabulary acquisition case studies, and the role of linguistic drivers in drug nomenclature. Recent work includes a forthcoming study on linguistic conditions in international drug naming (2025). Awards: Linguistic Latent Conditions in International Nonproprietary Names (awarded 2025) Teaching and Supervision: She oversees placements for MLTI students and teaches modules like ML-250 (Teaching Languages to Young Learners), MLIM30 (Advanced Translation), and MLTM07 (Healthcare Interpreting). Her teaching integrates practical skills in language, translation, and cultural immersion.

Matteo CasiraghiView profile

Assistant Professor

• International Relations
• Military Operations
• Diplomatic Visits
• +3 more

Matteo Casiraghi is an Assistant Professor of International Relations at the University of Groningen, Netherlands, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts. Previously, he held a Marie Skłodowska Curie Global Fellowship at the University of Warwick and University of Denver. His research focuses on international norms, military operations, diplomatic visits, populism, and visual politics. He has published in top journals such as the Journal of Peace Research , European Journal of Political Research , and Political Psychology . Currently supervising a Ph.D. student from the University of Genoa, his work emphasizes sub-fields like armed conflict, public opinion on war, and visual analysis. His research employs quantitative methods, experimental designs, and historical case studies. He is actively engaged in analyzing the intersection of international politics and visual cues, including party logos and state branding. His recent work explores the rhetorical contestation of populism and the role of private military contractors in legislative debates.

• Language Acquisition
• Language Processing
• Syntax
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Dr. Juliana Gerard is a Lecturer in Linguistics at Ulster University's School of Communication and Media, within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences. She specializes in language acquisition and processing, particularly focusing on syntax, bilingualism, and the role of working memory. Her work bridges linguistics with cognitive science, exploring how domain-general processes interact with language development. Education PhD in Linguistics, University of Maryland (2016) M.A. in Linguistics, UCLA (2011) B.A. in Linguistics, Spanish, and Cognitive Science, UCLA (2011) P.G. Certificate in Higher Education Practice, Ulster University (2018) Research Interests Her research investigates first and second language acquisition, particularly syntactic development in children and adults. Key themes include adjunct control, bilingualism, and AI applications in education. She leads initiatives like the Ulster Child Studies Consortium and collaborates on projects such as AI integration in academic settings. Grants & Awards 2024-2025 Research Impact Fund (£4,979) 2024 International Science Partnerships Fund (£40,122) 2016 NSF Doctoral Dissertation Research Grant ($16,781) Teaching & Outreach She teaches courses on language acquisition, research methods, and child language. She oversees MSc dissertations and leads outreach programs to engage families in child development research. Key Projects Ulster Centre on Multilingualism (UCoM) collaborations Workshop on AI Applications for Research Contexts