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Leah Roberts is a Professor in the Department of Education at the University of York, leading the Centre for Advanced Studies in Language and Education. With prior research scientist roles at the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics (2003-2011) and University of Essex (2000-2003), her academic journey bridges theoretical and applied research in second language processing. Education: PhD in Syntactic Processing in Second Language Learners (University of Essex, 2003), MA in Language Acquisition (University of Essex, 1999), BA in Linguistics with Education Studies (University of East London, 1997) Her research focuses on second language acquisition and bilingual processing , spanning word-, sentence-, and discourse-levels. Key areas include cross-linguistic influences in SLA, classroom intervention studies, and real-time processing mechanisms in adult vs. child language learners. Recent work examines article acquisition in L2 English, prosody's role in syntactic ambiguity resolution, and visual processing asymmetries in motion event analysis. Collaborations include institutions across Europe (University of Osnabruck, Lund University, Utrecht University) and North America (Penn State University). She contributes to journals as Managing Editor of the EUROSLA Yearbook and Co-Editor of IRAL , with editorial board memberships spanning five international publications. Key Research Trends: Temporal and referential processing in bilingual discourse Classroom vs. naturalistic language learning mechanisms Information structure acquisition in multilingual contexts Prosodic and syntactic cue integration in real-time comprehension Cross-linguistic influences on morphosyntactic development Visual-spatial cognition in language processing She teaches MA modules including Cross-linguistic Influences in SLA, Developmental Psycholinguistics, and Research Methods for Applied Linguistics, emphasizing methodological rigor in both experimental and classroom-based studies.

• Second Language Acquisition (SLA)
• Psycholinguistics
• Bilingualism
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Alfonsina Buoniconto is a Researcher in the Department of Humanities at the University of Salerno, Italy. Her academic work primarily focuses on linguistic typology, motion events encoding, and educational linguistics. She maintains regular reception hours on Wednesdays from 12:00-14:00 at the Fisciano Campus, Building D3, Third Floor, Room 015. Dr. Buoniconto's research interests center around linguistic typology, particularly the encoding of motion events in Romance languages. Her work investigates the continuum between verb-framed and satellite-framed languages, with special attention to boundary-crossing events and covert encoding strategies. Her research employs corpus-based methods, diachronic analysis, and cognitive linguistics frameworks to examine how languages express motion phenomena. She has developed the Modeg (Motion Decoding Grid) annotation tool for motion event analysis and has conducted comparative studies between English and Italian, as well as Ancient Greek and Latin. Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on motion events encoding across Romance languages, with particular attention to Italian. The research shows consistent patterns in how Romance languages handle boundary-crossing events, often displaying hybrid characteristics between verb-framed and satellite-framed typologies. Her work also extends to educational applications, particularly in teaching linguistic cohesion to improve reading comprehension among secondary school students. Dr. Buoniconto has collaborated with researchers across Italy on educational projects like LeCo (Leggere e Comprendere), which focuses on enhancing reading and text comprehension skills for high school students in Salerno and Avellino provinces. Her research bridges theoretical linguistics with practical educational applications.

• Linguistics
• Linguistic Typology
• Motion Events Encoding
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Fabian Dirscherl is a Research Associate, Program Manager, and Academic Advisor at the Institute of Linguistics, Department of Linguistics/German Studies (ILG) , University of Stuttgart , within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences . He holds a central role in academic advising, course management, and international cooperation, particularly with Vasyl Stefanyk National University of Podkarpackie, Ukraine, under DAAD-funded initiatives. He is also the ERASMUS Coordinator and serves on multiple university committees, including examination, admissions, and diversity commissions. His research focuses on linguistic pragmatics , especially speech and thought representation , experienced speech , quotation , and group-related insults in quotational contexts . He explores verbal aggression, hate speech, and the pragmatics of deception (lying, bullshitting), often from interdisciplinary perspectives linking linguistics, philosophy, and social issues. His teaching portfolio includes core courses such as Pragmatics I/II , Semantic Analysis , and Grammatical Analysis , as well as innovative interdisciplinary seminars on humor, metaphors, ancient curses, and film. His recent publications analyze quotation and mixed speech in narrative structures, reflecting a sustained interest in how language represents internal and external discourse. His scholarly output trends toward the intersection of formal linguistic analysis and sociopolitical discourse, particularly concerning discrimination and academic integrity. Nominated for the University of Stuttgart Teaching Award (2025, 2024, 2022) Nominated for the State Teaching Award 2017 (jointly) He actively supervises bachelor’s theses on topics like hate speech, taboo language, and AI metaphors. He leads and participates in working groups on plagiarism prevention and educational inequality , contributes to public discourse through media interviews (e.g., Stuttgarter Zeitung), and organizes workshops on antisemitism and academic ghostwriting. He is also a staff representative and safety officer, demonstrating deep engagement in institutional and student welfare.

• Linguistic Pragmatics
• Speech and Thought Representation
• Experienced Speech
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E. Cameron Wilson is a researcher affiliated with Queen Mary University of London, focusing on Semantics & Pragmatics . They have collaborated extensively with Stephanie Solt on topics like degree modification , attenuation , and polarity sensitivity , presenting at institutions such as ZAS Berlin , University College London , and Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen . ORCID Research Interests include the analysis of gradable adjectives, non-conservative measure phrases, and the syntactic and semantic properties of superlatives in English and Dutch. Their work bridges theoretical linguistics with experimental approaches. Recent Trends in their publications (2019–2021) emphasize cross-linguistic comparisons, formal semantics of quantifiers, and interactions between degree modifiers and polarity sensitivity. Collaborative work with Stephanie Solt dominates their output. Conference Participation spans major events like Generative Grammatik des Südens , Sinn und Bedeutung , and The Linguist's Workshop , covering topics from Slovenian dialects to Dutch-English measure expressions.

• Linguistics
• Semantics
• Pragmatics
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Dag Trygve Truslew Haug is a Professor at the Department of Classics at the University of Oslo, specializing in Greek and Latin linguistics with a focus on syntax and computational approaches. His research bridges classical philology with modern computational linguistics, particularly through treebank development and semantic analysis. His primary research interests include: Greek and Latin grammatical structures Lexical-Functional Grammar and formal semantics Computational linguistics and treebank development Historical linguistics and syntactic change Semantic annotation frameworks Morphological tagging systems His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on computational linguistics applications for classical languages, semantic parsing methodologies, and the development of linguistic resources for Norwegian. The work shows consistent innovation in formal semantics, corpus linguistics, and interdisciplinary applications in computational biology. He leads the DAMOS project (Database of Mycenaean at Oslo) and participates in multiple research groups including Digital Humanities, Grammar and Meaning, Language Change, Linguistics and Poetics, Pragmatics: Theory & Experiments, and Super Linguistics.

• Syntax
• Formal Semantics
• Computational Linguistics
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Tamar Kricheli-Katz is a Professor at Tel Aviv University's Faculty of Law, specializing in discrimination, inequality, and empirical legal studies. She holds a PhD in Sociology from Stanford University, a JSM from Stanford Law School, and an LL.B. from Hebrew University (summa cum laude). Previously, she taught at UC Berkeley, Northwestern University, and Stanford Law School, and served as a legal advisor to the Israeli Supreme Court. Her research explores: Gender disparities in markets and language cognition Discrimination mechanisms in legal and social systems Contract law dynamics and behavioral economics Empirical analysis of inequality in judicial decisions Kricheli-Katz's publications demonstrate strong interdisciplinary focus, combining legal theory with quantitative analysis across 14+ peer-reviewed articles. Her work frequently appears in top journals including Science Advances, PNAS, and Law & Society Review, with consistent themes of gender equity, market discrimination, and empirical methodology. Awards & Grants: Alon Scholarship for outstanding junior faculty ISF research grant NSF dissertation improvement grant She served on the board of the Association for Civil Rights in Israel (2019-2023) and maintains active collaborations with researchers in sociology, economics, and psychology.

• Discrimination
• Inequality
• Empirical Legal Studies
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Marcin Kilarski is a Professor at the Faculty of English, Adam Mickiewicz University (AMU), Poznań, Poland. He holds a D.Litt. in Linguistics (2015) and has been a University professor since 2015. His research spans morphology, linguistic typology, and historical linguistics, with a focus on Native North American languages (Algonquian, Iroquoian) and nominal classification systems. MA in English (AMU, 1994) Ph.D. in English (AMU, 2001) D.Litt. in Linguistics (AMU, 2015) His research examines nominal classification systems across diverse language families, including Algonquian, Iroquoian, and Indo-European, with particular attention to gender systems and numeral classifiers. He investigates historical misconceptions in linguistics, such as the "Eskimo words for snow" myth, and explores the intersection of phonetics, morphology, and cultural correlates in understudied languages. The 15 most recent articles demonstrate expertise in nominal categorization devices across continents, historical transitions in linguistic thought (e.g., Sayce, Handel), and comparative studies of gender systems in Polynesian, Khoesan, and Iroquoian languages. Key trends include diachronic analysis of classifiers, sociolinguistic typology, and interdisciplinary approaches to language contact. AMU Rector's Prize for Research Achievement (2017, 2022) As a prolific researcher, Kilarski has secured major grants including the European Research Council Starting Grant (2013-2017) and NCN OPUS grant (2013-2015). He has served as Vice President and President of the North American Association for the History of the Language Sciences (2018-2022) and organized international conferences on anglicisms and nominal classification. His teaching experience spans English grammar, history of English, TEFL, and contrastive grammar.

• Morphology
• Linguistic Typology
• Languages of Native North America
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Grzegorz Krynicki is a Senior Researcher at the Faculty of English , Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, Poland. He leads the Speech and Language Processing Laboratory , focusing on experimental phonetics, machine translation, and computer-assisted language learning. With a Ph.D. in English (2006) and MA in English (2000) from Adam Mickiewicz University, he has contributed extensively to articulatory phonetics and Polish-English corpus linguistics. Education MA in English, Poznań (2000) Ph.D. in English, Poznań (2006) His research interests bridge Articulatory Phonetics and Machine Learning , with applications in Computer Assisted Pronunciation Teaching , Automatic Speech Recognition , and Corpus Linguistics . He has developed tools like Wordbuilder for corpus-based exercises and IPA2Polglish for phonetic transcription conversion. The articles reflect his expertise in electropalatography (EPG) for L2 pronunciation teaching, phonetic error detection in Polish learners of English, and machine translation systems like POLENG. His work spans Multilingualism , Speech Technology , and Polish-English Contrastive Analysis . Scientific Awards University of Bielefeld scholarship (1999) Professional Activities include participation in the International Society of Phonetic Sciences and development of the Speech and Language Processing Laboratory . He has presented at conferences such as the International Congress of Phonetic Sciences (2019) and Societas Linguistica Europaea meetings, often collaborating with institutions like the University of Colorado and Linköping University.

• Articulatory Phonetics
• Computer Assisted Pronunciation Teaching
• Laboratory/Experimental Phonology
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Bernhard Fisseni is a Researcher in German Studies/Linguistics and Medieval Studies at the University of Duisburg-Essen, Faculty of Humanities. He is affiliated with the Department of Edition and Edition Technology (AEET) and contributes to Korpora.org, a collection of German-language corpora including the Bonn Early New High German Corpus. His work spans computational linguistics, text technology, and research on the semi-formal language of mathematics through the Naproche project. Dr. Fisseni earned his Magister Artium from the University of Bonn in 2003 with a thesis on creating a markup language for natural language mathematical proofs. He completed his doctoral studies at the University of Duisburg-Essen in 2011 with a dissertation titled "Focus: Interpretation? Empirical Investigations on Focus Interpretation," which empirically evaluated formal-semantic and pragmatic focus theories. His research focuses on computational linguistics, text technology, and digital edition techniques. Dr. Fisseni applies empirical methods and formal models to study semantics, pragmatics, and narratology. A significant portion of his work examines the language of mathematics, particularly through the Naproche project which investigates semi-formal mathematical language. He also conducts research on Afrikaans in relation to German and Dutch languages, and maintains expertise in corpus linguistics with the Bonn Early New High German Corpus. Dr. Fisseni's recent publications demonstrate strong interdisciplinary work bridging computational linguistics, digital humanities, and mathematical logic. His research often focuses on formal frameworks for understanding language structures, particularly in mathematical texts and historical corpora. He has made significant contributions to research data management, digital archiving standards, and the development of computational tools for linguistic analysis. As an active member of academic communities, Dr. Fisseni serves as secretary of the German Society of Computational Linguistics (GSCL) since 2012. He has participated in numerous research projects including CLARIN-D and CLARIAH-DE, and has contributed to the development of web services for linguistic corpora. His technical expertise spans multiple programming languages including Python, Java, and XSLT, which he applies to create tools for linguistic research and digital editions. Dr. Fisseni is involved with the Department of Edition and Edition Technology (AEET) at the University of Duisburg-Essen, where he contributes to projects like the Archive of the Counts von Platen. He also participates in the Naproche project, which develops controlled natural language processing tools for mathematical texts. His work often involves collaboration across disciplines, connecting linguistics with computer science, mathematics, and digital humanities.

• Computational Linguistics
• Text Technology
• Digital Editions
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Päivi Juvonen is a Professor of Swedish as a Second Language at Linnaeus University's Faculty of Arts and Humanities , Department of Swedish. Her research focuses on multilingualism, language development, and social inclusion of newly arrived students in Swedish upper secondary schools. Research Interests include Multilingual education and translanguaging Swedish language instruction for migrants Disciplinary literacy and student heterogeneity Language policy and educational sociology Lexical typology and language contact Publications span topics such as: Language development in heterogeneous classrooms Attitudes toward multilingualism in education Lexical simplification in pidgin languages Pragmatics of determiners in spoken Finnish Scientific Contributions include a Swedish Science Foundation-funded project (2018-2022) analyzing language and academic progress of newly arrived students through ethnographic methods, policy documents, and statistical analysis. She collaborates with institutions like Stockholm University and Dalarna University.

• Multilingualism
• Swedish as a Second Language
• Language Development
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Michael Diercks is a Professor of Linguistics and Cognitive Science at Pomona College, where he has served since 2010. He coordinates the Linguistics program and conducts research primarily on the syntax and morphology of East African languages, with specializations in Bantu and Nilotic languages. His work integrates theoretical frameworks with language documentation, particularly focusing on understudied languages of Western Kenya. Education: Ph.D. in Linguistics, Georgetown University (2010) M.S. in Linguistics, Georgetown University (2008) B.A. summa cum laude, Houghton College (2004) Diercks' research explores three primary domains: 1) Syntactic and morphological theory, especially agreement systems and noun phrase licensing; 2) The interface between information structure and syntax in Bantu and Nilotic languages; and 3) Documentation of endangered Luyia subgroup languages (Lubukusu, Lutirichi, Luwanga, Llogoori). He also leads the Developmental Minimalist Syntax project investigating connections between syntactic theory and child language acquisition. A key career focus involves empowering African linguists through collaborative research and professional development initiatives. His recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on Bantu morphosyntax (particularly object marking), information structure, and Minimalist syntax theory. Many publications analyze Lubukusu and related languages, with theoretical implications extending beyond African linguistics. Recurring themes include the syntax-pragmatics interface, parametric variation, and documentation methodologies. Awards and Grants: Wig Distinguished Professor Award for Teaching Excellence (2015) NSF Collaborative Research Grant: Structure and Tone in Luyia ($485,000 total, 2014) Pomona College Hirsch Research Initiation Grant ($13,205, 2013) NSF Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grant ($11,951, 2010) Diercks directs major documentation projects on Kenyan Bantu languages and co-leads the Developmental Minimalist Syntax research group. He maintains active collaborations with linguists at multiple institutions including University of Missouri and University of Maryland. His teaching includes syntax, morphology, field methods, and introductory linguistics courses.

• Syntactic Theory
• Morphological Theory
• Bantu Languages
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Mary Paster is Professor of Linguistics and Cognitive Science at Pomona College, where she has been a faculty member since 2006. She is currently on leave during Fall 2025. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with community-based language preservation, with a strong emphasis on phonological theory and fieldwork. Research Interests: Phonology and Morphology, especially their interface Tone systems and vowel harmony in understudied languages Sound change and interspeaker phonological variation Field linguistics and language documentation Language reclamation and revitalization, particularly for African and Indigenous American languages Her research is deeply collaborative, involving direct work with native speaker communities across multiple continents. Though no recent publications are listed in the provided text, her research trajectory centers on descriptive and theoretical phonology within a cognitive science framework, often contributing to the understanding of typologically diverse and endangered languages. Scientific Affiliations and Initiatives: 7 College Native American Indigenous Studies Network Advocates for Indigenous California Language Survival African Linguistics School Association Contemporary African Linguistics CoLang: Institute for Collaborative Language Research Foundation for Endangered Languages Linguistic Variation journal NSF Dynamic Language Infrastructure – Documenting Endangered Languages Program NSF Linguistics Program Pomona College Linguistics and Cognitive Science Department Rumsen Language Reclamation Project Somali Bantu Community of San Diego Survey of California and Other Indian Languages Word Structure journal Yurok Language Project She mentors students in field methods and linguistic theory, and her work is grounded in ethical collaboration with language communities. She acknowledges that Pomona College resides on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded land of the Gabrielino-Tongva people. Education: Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley M.A., University of California, Berkeley B.A., summa cum laude, Ohio State University

• Phonology
• Morphology
• Phonology-Morphology Interface
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Professor Henrike Laehnemann is a distinguished academic at Newcastle University specializing in Medieval German literature, mysticism, and devotional practices of the Late Middle Ages. Her research focuses on Northern German monastic communities, particularly the Medingen convent, examining manuscript production, liturgical reforms, and the material culture of religious texts. Her scholarly interests encompass Medieval German Literature , Mysticism , and Devotional Practices with particular emphasis on female monastic communities. Laehnemann's work reveals intricate connections between textual production, sensory spirituality, and institutional reform in pre-Reformation Northern Europe. She employs interdisciplinary methodologies combining codicology, linguistic analysis, and religious studies to investigate how convents functioned as intellectual centers. Analysis of her publication record shows consistent focus on manuscript materiality , bilingual text production , and sensory aspects of medieval devotion . Her research demonstrates how Northern German convents actively shaped religious discourse through innovative textual and visual practices, particularly evident in studies of the Medingen community's unique devotional manuscripts. Professor Laehnemann has established herself as a leading authority on late medieval German religious literature through her meticulous editions and contextual analyses of primary sources. Her work bridges historical, literary, and theological approaches to illuminate the vibrant intellectual culture of Northern European monastic communities during periods of significant religious transformation.

• Medieval German Literature
• Mysticism
• Devotional Practices
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Meghan Clayards serves as Associate Professor in McGill University's School of Communication Sciences and Disorders and Department of Linguistics, with additional affiliation as Regular Member of the Centre for Research on Brain, Language and Music (CRBLM). Her research laboratory operates from 1085 Dr. Penfield Avenue, Room #201 in Montreal, Quebec, where she directs the Speech Learning Lab investigating speech perception mechanisms. Education PhD, University of Rochester Research Focus Dr. Clayards' work centers on phonetic perception variability across individuals and languages, examining how acoustic cues are weighted differently during speech processing. Her research integrates experimental paradigms with computational modeling to investigate native and non-native speech perception, lexical influences on speech processing, and individual differences in second language acquisition. She particularly explores how perceptual adaptation mechanisms interact with cognitive factors to shape speech learning outcomes. Publication Trends Recent publications demonstrate sustained investigation into individual differences across diverse linguistic contexts including English, Mandarin, Korean, and Southern Min dialects. Her work increasingly incorporates neural correlates and computational approaches while maintaining focus on cue integration dynamics, tonal perception, and cross-linguistic transfer effects. The research consistently reveals significant inter-subject variability in phonetic processing that challenges uniform models of speech perception. Research Funding SSHRC Insight Grant (2024-2029) : "Towards robust models of individual differences in speech perception" as Principal Investigator NSERC Discovery Grant (2021-2026) : "Cognitive predictors of second language learning success" as Principal Investigator Research Infrastructure The Speech Learning Lab employs behavioral testing, eye-tracking, and computational modeling to examine speech perception-production links. Current projects include neural correlates of individual differences in speech processing, computational modeling of perceptual adaptation, and cross-linguistic studies of tonal and vowel category learning with implications for clinical applications in communication disorders.

• Phonetics
• Speech Perception
• Second Language Acquisition
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Dr. András Bárány is a Research Associate at the Faculty of Linguistics and Literary Studies , University of Bielefeld. He works in the Department of Linguistics, focusing on general linguistics research and teaching. Key research areas include: Case and agreement phenomena Ditransitive constructions Morphosyntactic typology Linguistic creativity and analogical processes He leads project A01 Creativity in (morpho)syntactic variation: the role of analogical processes within the SFB 1646 collaborative research initiative on Linguistic Creativity in Communication. Current affiliations: Faculty of Linguistics and Literary Studies, University of Bielefeld (since 2020) SFB 1646: Linguistic Creativity in Communication

• Linguistics
• Morphosyntax
• Typology
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