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Derek DenisView profile

Associate Professor

• Sociolinguistics
• Variationist Linguistics
• Canadian English
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Derek Denis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Language Studies at the University of Toronto Mississauga , with a graduate appointment in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Toronto. His work bridges sociolinguistics, language variation, and Canadian English studies. PhD, Linguistics, University of Toronto MA, Linguistics, University of Toronto HBA, Linguistics, University of Toronto Denis investigates historical and contemporary stages of Canadian English, from archival oral history analysis of Ontario English to modern Multicultural Toronto English. His research examines how Toronto's linguistic diversity influences dialect formation, language contact, and pragmatic markers. He employs both qualitative and quantitative methods, often integrating computational approaches. Vowel space analysis of Toronto English Ethnic accent hierarchies in hiring Pragmatic marker evolution Settler colonial Englishes Register change in mediatized contexts Quantitative data interpretation in linguistics Recent publications focus on Toronto's linguistic landscape, including studies on multicultural English formation, pragmatic markers, and language ideologies. Awards include the CLA Early Career Researcher Award (2024) and multiple SSHRC grants. Early Career Researcher Award, Canadian Linguistic Association, 2024 SSHRC Insight Development Grant, 2020–2024 Connaught New Researcher Award, 2018–2023 Audrey Duckert Award, American Dialect Society, 2016

Nicolas TilliView profile

Lecturer

• Mental Health
• Communication Media and Mental Health
• Audiovisual Studies
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Nicolas Tilli serves as a Lecturer at Toulouse Capitole University, affiliated with the Institute of Space, Territorial, Cultural and Communication Law (IDETCOM). His academic work bridges Communication Sciences and Law, with a focus on interdisciplinary research approaches. Dr. Tilli's research interests span mental health on university campuses, communications media and mental health, audiovisual studies, internet and personal data issues, logic of construction of mediatized information, and New Information & Communication Technologies. His work adopts an interdisciplinary prism combining Communication Sciences, Law, and Psychology, particularly around two axes: the use of communication media for mental health and communication strategies for health promotion. His recent scholarly output demonstrates a focus on mental health promotion, combating discrimination, radio as a therapeutic medium, and linguistic aspects of psychoanalysis. These works reflect his commitment to interdisciplinary approaches that connect communication, mental health, and social inclusion. Winner of the Call for Exploratory Projects (APEX) - Toulouse House of Human and Social Sciences (MSHST) (2020) While specific grant information isn't detailed in available sources, Dr. Tilli's work connects with mental health initiatives on university campuses through the mental-health-on-campuses.org project. His clinical practice as a registered psychologist complements his academic work, providing practical insights for his teaching and research. Dr. Tilli is associated with 'Les Hauts Parleurs' radio at Gérard Marchant Hospital Center in Toulouse, which serves as a platform for his interdisciplinary work connecting media, communication, and mental health services.

Lening LiuView profile

Professor

• Linguistics
• Historical Syntax
• Discourse Grammar
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Lening Liu serves as Professor of East Asian Languages and Cultures and Coordinator of Classical Chinese at Columbia University, where he joined the faculty in 1995 and directs the Chinese Language Program while co-directing the Certificate Program in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages. His office is located in 626 Kent Hall with office hours Tuesday/Thursday 1PM-2:30PM. His educational background includes: PhD in Linguistics from the University of Florida (1996) MA in History of Chinese Language from Shaanxi Normal University (1985) BA in Chinese Language and Literature from Shaanxi Normal University (1982) Professor Liu's research centers on Chinese linguistics with four primary pillars: Linguistics (focusing on structural evolution), Historical Syntax (tracking grammatical changes), Discourse Grammar (analyzing rhetorical patterns), and Chinese Language Pedagogy (innovating teaching methodologies). His work bridges theoretical linguistics and practical application, particularly in documenting the evolution of Chinese conjunctive adverbs and developing frameworks for teaching Chinese as a second language. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a clear trajectory: early works (1988-1996) established foundations in historical linguistics and classical Chinese, mid-career publications (2003-2007) focused on specialized language domains (legal, everyday) and standardized teaching frameworks, while recent output (2011-2017) emphasizes comprehensive pedagogical resources and intercultural communication. The consistent thread is the integration of linguistic theory with classroom practice, particularly evident in his co-authored handbooks and curriculum standards. As academic leadership, Liu directs Columbia's Chinese Language Program overseeing curriculum development and instructor training, while co-directing the Certificate Program in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages which prepares educators for global contexts. His administrative roles directly support his research mission through practical implementation of pedagogical innovations. Within the Department of East Asian Languages & Cultures, Liu leads the Chinese Language Program team responsible for teaching all levels of modern Chinese and classical Chinese courses. This includes coordinating instructors for courses like CHNS GU4516 (Fifth Year Chinese I) and CHNS GU4301 (Introduction to Classical Chinese), ensuring alignment between research-driven methodology and classroom execution.

Ling YanView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Linguistics
• Second Language Acquisition
• Chinese Teaching Pedagogy
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Ling Yan serves as Senior Lecturer in Chinese at Columbia University's Department of East Asian Languages & Cultures, holding this position since 2004. She teaches all levels of Chinese language courses from first-year to fourth-year and coordinates the Elementary Chinese program. Her office is located in 512 Kent Hall with office hours Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:15am-12:45pm. Educational background: PhD in Linguistics, University of Kansas (2005) MA in Applied Linguistics, Northwestern Polytechnical University (1996) BA in British Literature, Northwest University (1986) Her research integrates theoretical linguistics with practical language pedagogy, focusing on syntax-prosody interfaces, second language acquisition, and culturally embedded Chinese teaching methodologies. She specializes in applying linguistic theory to classroom practice, particularly in prosodic syntax analysis and register-stylistic grammar development for Chinese language learners. Publication analysis reveals consistent progression from theoretical syntactic studies (Ba-constructions, 2004) toward applied prosody research (VP Prosody, 2005) and textbook development (201 Chinese Verbs, 2007; Approaching China, 2015). Her work bridges academic linguistics with practical language teaching resources, demonstrating strong connections between Chinese syntax theory and pedagogical applications. Scientific Awards: None documented in source materials. As Coordinator of Elementary Chinese, she oversees curriculum development and teaching methodologies for introductory courses. Her extensive teaching portfolio spanning 25+ years includes specialized instruction in syntax-prosody relationships and Chinese cultural pedagogy, though specific grant funding details or graduate student mentoring arrangements aren't specified in available documentation.

Drew HiltonView profile

Teaching Professor

• Computer Architecture
• Microarchitecture
• Memory Systems
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Drew Hilton is Professor of the Practice in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University . His academic appointment focuses on teaching and practical applications in computer engineering, with particular emphasis on bridging theoretical concepts with real-world implementation. His research spans several critical areas in computer systems and architecture: Computer Architecture & Microarchitecture - Advanced processor designs including hybrid pipeline systems Memory Systems & Security - Secure memory architectures and metadata access patterns Hardware Description Languages - Development of functional programming languages like Gemini for hardware design Parallel Computing Systems - CPU/GPU task-parallel runtimes and synchronization mechanisms Disaster Response Computing - Optimization of 3D reconstruction systems for emergency scenarios His publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on improving processor performance, security, and efficiency. The research trajectory shows evolution from foundational work on branch prediction and memory systems (2007-2012) to more recent applications in disaster response and secure computing architectures (2016-2022). Teaching Contributions: Professor Hilton teaches the MIDS Bootcamp course, indicating his involvement in data science education and practical training programs at Duke University. Contact Information: He can be reached at adh39@duke.edu .

• Linguistics
• Cognitive Linguistics
• German Linguistics
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Stefan Hartmann is a Professor of German Linguistics at the Institute of German Studies, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf. He leads research on language dynamics across multiple dimensions including language acquisition, variation, change, and evolution. His work spans both theoretical and empirical approaches to linguistic phenomena. His research interests focus on the dynamics of language in all its facets, from early childhood language acquisition through language variation and language change to the evolution of human language ability. Key areas include cognitive linguistics, construction grammar, morphology, corpus linguistics, language evolution, and historical linguistics. He employs usage-based approaches to investigate how language structures emerge from patterns of language use. Hartmann's recent publications demonstrate strong trends in cognitive linguistics, construction grammar, and morphological analysis. His work frequently examines word formation patterns, future constructions, and language evolution from a usage-based perspective. He has contributed significantly to understanding the relationship between cognitive processes and linguistic structures, particularly in Germanic languages. Hartmann leads multiple research projects including the DFG-funded projects 'Wie sich Morphologie materialisiert' (How Morphology Materializes) and 'Futurkonstruktionen im Deutschen' (Future Constructions in German), as well as a work package in the Horizon-Europe project ARENAS (Analysis of and Responses to Extremist Narratives). He has secured substantial funding from the German Research Foundation (DFG) and other sources for his research initiatives. He supervises a team of researchers including Henriette Huber, Phillip Neumair, and several other research and student assistants working on various aspects of German linguistics. His department serves as a hub for linguistic research with a strong focus on empirical approaches to theoretical questions in language science.

Simon KasperView profile

Professor

• German Linguistics
• Variational Linguistics
• Historical Linguistics
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Simon Kasper is a Professor of German Linguistics at the Department I: German Linguistics, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf. His research spans core linguistic areas including Instruction Grammar, language theory, cognitive和社会心理学, and grammatical variation in German. Research Interests: Theoretical and empirical studies on grammatical change Variational linguistics with focus on dialect-standard continuum Interdisciplinary approaches linking grammar to social theory Projects: Principal investigator in Regionalsprache.de (REDE) (2015–2027) Contributor to projects like SyHD and LOEWE Methodological Innovations: Development of Instruction Grammar Creation of research-centered digital language GIS system Contact: Phone: +49 211 81-11583 Office: Building 24.53, Floor U1.96

Scott SimpsonView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Pagan Studies
• Native American Studies
• Religious Diversity
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Scott Simpson is a Senior Lecturer at the Institute of European Studies , Jagiellonian University, specializing in Contemporary Paganism and Native American Studies in Central and Eastern Europe. He has co-edited the Contemporary and Historical Paganism series with Equinox Publishing since 1995 and serves on the editorial board of The Pomegranate: The International Journal of Pagan Studies . Research Interests : Religious diversity in Central/Eastern Europe, ritual theory (including linguistic analogies for ritual structure), food and drink studies (notably Polish vodka history), and Slavic Native Faith (Rodzimowierstwo). Exhibition Curation : Co-curator of Slavic Apocrypha (Archaeological Museum, Krakow, 2018-2019); curator of Constructing a Vision of Contemporary Paganism in Poland (2011) and Romantic Imagination and Polish Neo-Paganism (2009) at Jagiellonian Library. Key Publications : Focus on Rodzimowierstwo's strategies for movement construction, gender essentialism, ritual theory, and the cultural history of Polish vodka. Collaborated extensively with Kaarina Aitamurto on Central/Eastern European Pagan movements.

Nicole BaumgartenView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Applied Linguistics
• Intercultural Communication
• Translation Studies
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Dr. Nicole Baumgarten serves as Senior Lecturer in Translation and Intercultural Communication Studies at the School of Languages, Arts and Societies, University of Sheffield, where she has been teaching since joining the institution in 2016. Her academic career spans multiple international institutions with significant contributions to applied linguistics and cross-cultural communication research. MA in English Philology, Modern and Medieval History and Law from University of Kiel, Germany Dr. phil. in Applied Linguistics from University of Hamburg (Germany), focused on multimodal translation research funded by the German Science Foundation Former associate professor of English Language and Linguistics at the University of Southern Denmark Dr. Baumgarten's research centers on the linguistic construction and negotiation of concepts and social categories across languages and cultures, with particular emphasis on multilingual and intercultural settings where participants operate with reduced common ground. Her work examines socio-communicative consequences of linguistic choices in cross-linguistic communication, addressing societal issues such as foreign language learning, English as a global language, professionalization in language services, social inclusion, and discrimination. Current projects investigate online hate speech, language-based discrimination in service industries, entertainment localization, cultural requirements engineering, and second language development. Analysis of her publication record reveals a consistent trajectory toward examining real-world applications of linguistic theory in digital communication spaces, social justice contexts, and professional settings. Her recent work demonstrates growing attention to multimodal communication, the intersection of language and technology, and the sociopolitical implications of linguistic choices in increasingly globalized communication environments. Dr. Baumgarten actively supervises research students in applied linguistics, welcoming qualitative, mixed methods, and interdisciplinary approaches. She encourages research on individual multilingualism (from socio-cultural perspectives), intercultural communication, English as a Lingua Franca, translation and localization, multimodal communication including audiovisual translation, intercultural/contrastive pragmatics, register analysis, organizational communication, business communication, technology-mediated interaction, and second language use and identities.

• Music Therapy
• Expressive Arts Therapy
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Krystal Demaine, PhD, MT-BC, REAT, RYT, is a Visiting Lecturer in the Department of Music and Dance at Salem State University. With 15 years of clinical experience as a board-certified music therapist, registered expressive arts therapist, and registered yoga teacher, her teaching philosophy prioritizes experiential learning through play, imagination, and creative exploration to foster self-discovery and address diverse human needs via music and the arts. Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) Registered Expressive Arts Therapist (REAT) Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) Recent courses: MUS 130 Introduction to Music Therapy Her research bridges music therapy with neuroscience, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), and cultural sensitivity in therapeutic practices. Key areas include musical echolalia in non-verbal children with autism, grief support through music, and the integration of yoga, TCM, and sound healing into holistic therapies. She has explored the five-tone system in TCM, co-teaching dynamics, and the role of mirror neurons in autism interventions, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches across her work. Demaine's publications and presentations highlight trends in using music therapy for communication disorders, pediatric psychology, and cross-cultural therapeutic frameworks. She has presented internationally on topics such as teaching compassion in creative arts therapy, co-teaching pedagogy, and the neuroscience of music therapy. Her personal interests span cognition, perception, art, movement, color, sound, and compassion-based practices.

Paul VierthalerView profile

Assistant Professor

• Late Imperial Chinese Literature
• Print History
• Digital Humanities
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Paul Vierthaler serves as Assistant Professor of Chinese Literature and Interdisciplinary Data Science at Princeton University's Department of East Asian Studies. His dual expertise bridges traditional Chinese literary scholarship with cutting-edge computational methodologies, positioning him at the forefront of digital humanities research in East Asian studies. His research focuses on late Imperial Chinese literature (1550-1799), particularly historical narratives in unofficial genres including novels, dramas, and unofficial histories. Vierthaler specializes in applying digital humanities techniques such as natural language processing, stylometry, social network analysis, and GIS to analyze large-scale Chinese textual corpora. His methodological innovations include adapting bioinformatics algorithms like BLAST for intertextuality detection in Chinese texts and developing machine learning models for authorship attribution and genre classification. Vierthaler's publication trends reveal a consistent focus on computational approaches to Chinese literary scholarship, with particular emphasis on the Jin Ping Mei (Plum in the Golden Vase) and broader late Ming/Qing textual production. His work demonstrates how digital methods can uncover patterns in textual borrowing, stylistic evolution, and historical information flow across thousands of pre-modern Chinese documents. Vierthaler actively contributes to digital infrastructure development for Chinese studies through projects like MARKUS and his bibliographic graph database using Neo4j. His research has been presented at major international conferences including Pacific Neighborhood Consortium, European Chinese Digital Humanities Conference, and Association for Asian Studies meetings.

Wendy LecluyseView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Audiology
• Speech Therapy
• Hearing Impairment
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Dr. Wendy Lecluyse is an Associate Dean at the University of Suffolk 's School of Health, Sciences and Society , focusing on strategic management of learning, teaching, and research. She is a registered Speech and Language Therapist with a PhD in Psychology from the University of Essex and a MA in Speech Therapy and Audiology from the University of Ghent. Research Interests : Computational modeling of auditory processes Biologically-inspired hearing aid algorithms Development of assessment procedures for hearing profiles Transversal skills in higher education Blended learning pedagogies Early childhood music therapy (via the Early Ears project) Article Trends : Her publications since 2009 focus on auditory modeling, hearing aid algorithms, and hearing loss assessment, with recent work (2018) exploring compressive properties in hearing aids and a 2024 software release ( Model of the Auditory Periphery ) for hearing simulation. Scientific Awards : Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) Teaching Expertise : She has led Childhood routes within the School of Social Sciences and Humanities and taught modules on child development and research methods. Her work includes the BioAid project for iOS-based hearing aid algorithms and the Early Ears initiative for music therapy in deprived areas. Labs and Teams : She collaborates with the BioAid project team and Future Projects charity. She is part of the Model of the Auditory Periphery development group.

• Translation Studies
• Foreign Language Teaching
• Linguistics
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Aurora Eide is a PhD Research Fellow in the Department of Foreign Languages and Translation at the University of Agder, Norway, actively engaged in doctoral research while employed as academic staff. Her research spans critical areas of language scholarship: Translation Studies (theoretical frameworks and practice) Foreign Language Teaching methodologies Linguistics with focus on structural analysis Applied Linguistics in educational contexts Second Language Acquisition processes Discourse Analysis of multilingual communication As an early-career researcher, her scholarly output is developing with no Cristin-registered publications to date. She maintains active academic standing without scientific awards or advisees, reflecting her current doctoral training phase.

• Labor Economics
• Immigrant Integration
• Discrimination
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Mats Hammarstedt is a Professor of Economics at the School of Business and Economics, Linnaeus University , specializing in labor economics, discrimination, and immigrant integration. His research spans self-employment, entrepreneurship, and economic outcomes for LGBTQI+ communities. Focus Areas: Labor Market Discrimination, Refugee Integration, LGBTQI+ Economics Research Interests include experimental studies on discrimination in housing, credit, and hiring markets; intergenerational transmission of self-employment; and policy-driven analyses of Sweden's integration challenges. He leads the Diversity in the Labour Market research environment funded by the Swedish Research Council. Article Trends reveal a focus on Sweden's labor market dynamics, particularly immigrant and LGBTQI+ discrimination, using field experiments and register data. Sub-fields span refugee economics, wage gaps, and policy impacts on self-employment. Scientific Awards Swedish Research Council (2019–2024) Kamprad Family Foundation Handelsbanken's Research Foundations Advising & Grants : Co-authored numerous studies with researchers including Lina Aldén, Sasan Bastani, and Peter Skedinger. Funded by major Swedish institutions for multidisciplinary research.

Stina HållstenView profile

Associate Professor

• Writing Studies
• Text Theory
• Activity Theory
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Stina Hållsten is an Associate Professor at Södertörn University's Department of Culture and Learning, specializing in writing studies, text theory, and activity theory. She currently leads the Forte-funded project "Working in your second language" (2020-2024) and serves as orientation manager for the Swedish subject teacher program. Her research focuses on writing in professional contexts, second language acquisition in workplaces, and digital literacy. Key projects include the Swedish Research Council-funded "Text and Work in the New Economy" (2005-2007), "WIDE - Writing for Learning in Digital Environments" (2010-2012), and her current Forte project examining linguistic practices among second language speakers in vocational settings. Her methodological approach combines activity theory with systemic functional linguistics. Hållsten's publication record shows evolving research trajectories from workplace writing studies (2007-2012) toward second language acquisition in professional contexts (2020-present). Her work spans computer-assisted language learning, genre pedagogy, digital literacy registers, and vocational language training, with strong emphasis on practical applications for immigrant integration in Swedish workplaces. Supervision and Projects: Principal supervisor for Sara Hellman (2020-2022, Education/Learning/Globalization graduate school) Assistant supervisor for Robin Samuelsson (2015-2019, SPLIT graduate school) Current Forte project on second language workplace communication (2020-2024) Previous Swedish Research Council projects on workplace writing and digital learning environments