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Joop van der Horst is an associate professor at Károli Gáspár Reformed University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, specializing in Dutch Studies. Previously, he held professorial roles at KU Leuven and the University of Amsterdam. PhD in Linguistics (University of Amsterdam, 1986) MA in Dutch Language and Literature (Leiden University, 1975) His research spans historical linguistics, focusing on grammaticalization, collocations, and language change, as well as descriptive linguistics (syntax, morphology) and sociolinguistics. He has extensively studied fixed verb constructions, Dutch-French grammatical comparisons, and long-term language-society interactions. His publications and conference contributions from 2002-2013 highlight trends in Dutch syntax evolution, comparative German-Dutch verb patterns, and the decline of Renaissance language culture in Europe. Key themes include grammatical theory, European multilingualism, and language education reforms. LOT Publication Award Our Language Award He has supervised PhD students Freek Van de Velde, Judith Schonenboom, and Bert Cappelle, while serving as an opponent in doctoral defenses including Evie Coussé and Rinaldo Neels. His guest professorships include institutions in Berlin, Maastricht, Cologne, Münster, and Wroclaw.

• Historical Linguistics
• Grammaticalization
• Collocations
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Péter Szigetvári is an Associate Professor at the School of English and American Studies , Eötvös Loránd University , specializing in the Department of English Linguistics . His work bridges phonology, morphology, and theoretical linguistics, with a focus on Hungarian and English language structures. Academic Rank: Associate Professor Department: Department of English Linguistics University: Eötvös Loránd University His research explores phonological patterns , including vowel harmony, syllable structure, and morphological constraints. He investigates the interplay between morphology and phonology in Hungarian and English, analyzing phenomena like diminutive formation, diphthong debates, and stress-related vowel reduction. Recent publications highlight trends in Vowel Harmony , Syllable Typology , and Morpho-Phonological Variation . His work often challenges traditional frameworks, proposing paradigm-based or VC phonology approaches. Péter Szigetvári's professional activities include contributions to linguistic journals and a blog at nyest.hu . His office is located at Room 302, Rákóczi út 5, Budapest (1088).

• Linguistics
• Phonology
• Morphology
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Attila Keresztes is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Cognitive Psychology at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), Budapest, Hungary. He serves as Principal Investigator of the Lifespan Memory Development Lab and Head of the Hippocampal Circuit and Code for Cognition Lab (HCCCL), a Max Planck Partner Group. His research focuses on hippocampal structure-function relationships across the lifespan, employing high-resolution MRI and experimental methods to study memory development, stress impacts, and cognitive aging. Keresztes holds a PhD in Cognitive Science from Budapest University of Technology and Economics (2014) and completed postdoctoral training at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development in Berlin. Key interests include hippocampal maturation’s role in memory specificity, longitudinal brain development, and the interplay between stress hormones (e.g., cortisol) and hippocampal morphology. His work has been funded by grants such as FK128648 from Hungary’s National Research, Development, and Innovation Office. In 2022, he received the prestigious Bolyai János Research Scholarship from the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. Current lab activities involve collaborations with the Max Planck Institute and the ELTE Babylab, including the NeMO study on early childhood memory development. The HCCCL team includes PhD students (Alex Ilyés, Zsuzsanna Nemecz, Hunor Kis) and student researchers focusing on neuroimaging, semantic memory, and pattern separation mechanisms. Public engagement initiatives include participation in events like the European Researchers' Night and science outreach for children.

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Developmental Psychology
• Neuroimaging
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Dr. BARANYA Sándor is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Faculty of Civil Engineering. He holds key administrative roles, including Faculty Council Representative, Chairman of the Economic Committee, and Erasmus Committee Member. His office is located in Building K, Room MF 19, and he can be contacted via email or phone. His research spans sediment transport , river morphology , microplastic pollution , and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) . He employs innovative methods such as acoustic mapping, machine learning, remote sensing (Sentinel-2, Landsat), and numerical modeling to study large river systems, particularly the Danube. His work addresses ecological impacts, including thermal pollution from power plants and microplastic distribution. Recent publications (2023–2025) focus on: Sediment-microplastic dynamics using integrated field-data and AI Historical river regulation impacts CFD-based restoration strategies Advanced monitoring techniques (e.g., acoustic velocimetry, deep learning for riverbed analysis) He teaches courses including Hydraulics , Hydromorphology , and Water Utilisation & Damage Prevention , and mentors students in TDK (Research Society) projects on sediment transport, river habitats, and microplastics. He participates in EU initiatives like DanubeSediment for transnational sediment management.

• Sediment Transport
• River Morphology
• Microplastic Pollution
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Imre Szilágyi is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Romance Studies within Eötvös Loránd University (Budapest, Hungary). He serves as a lecturer in the Department of Italian Language and Literature , focusing on advanced linguistic analysis. Primary Affiliation: Institute of Romance Studies, Eötvös Loránd University Department: Department of Italian Language and Literature Email: szilagyi.imre@btk.elte.hu Research Focus Szilágyi's work centers on Italian syntax , with particular attention to: Infinitive constructions in Italian and Latin Historical linguistics of medieval and late-medieval Italian dialects Contrastive analysis of linguistic structures across languages Textual criticism of classical manuscripts like the Meditationes vitae Christi Publications Trends His research spans over two decades, covering: Evolution of accusative with infinitive constructions Analysis of causative and perception verbs in Italian literature Comparative studies of Italian-Spanish syntax Historical syntax patterns in Alberto Moravia's prose Contact Information Email: szilagyi.imre@btk.elte.hu Address: 1088 Budapest, Múzeum körút 4/C Office: II. floor 218

• Linguistics
• Syntax
• Italian Language
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Máté Ittzés , Associate Professor at the Department of Indian Studies , Institute of Oriental Studies (Eötvös Loránd University), serves as Deputy Director of the Institute, Head of Department, and Team Leader of the Indo-European Linguistics Research Division. His research focuses on historical linguistics, Sanskrit, Vedic grammar, Latin/Greek phonetics, and support-verb constructions. Research Trends: Analysis of grammaticalization processes in Vedic, Proto-Indo-European syntax, tense-aspect systems, and comparative studies of Latin/Greek/Vedic morphological evolution. Recent articles emphasize light verb constructions, phonetic shifts, and Indo-European root structures. Publications: Over 15 works spanning Proto-Indo-European support verbs, Vedic perfect tenses, Latin syllable laws, and Rigvedic lexical mysteries.

• Linguistics
• Indo-European Studies
• Sanskrit Studies
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Rita Brdar-Szabó is a Professor at the Institute of Germanic Studies , Eötvös Loránd University, specializing in German Linguistics. Her research focuses on cognitive linguistics, particularly the interplay between metonymy, metaphor, and multimodal discourse across languages and cultures. Research Interests: Rita's work spans figurative language analysis, cross-linguistic comparison, and cultural models. She investigates metonymic indeterminacy, multimodal communication, and the cognitive frameworks shaping linguistic expressions in domains like emotions, medical terminology, and proverbs. Publication Trends: Recent articles highlight her expertise in Croatian and Hungarian metaphorical systems, multimodal metonymy, and computational approaches to proverb analysis. Themes include cultural relativity in figurative language, metonymic networks, and the semiotic mediation between sensory experiences and symbolic systems. Contact: Email: szabo.rita@btk.elte.hu Address: Room 203, Rákóczi út 5, Budapest

• Linguistics
• Cognitive Linguistics
• Metaphor Studies
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Dr. Imre Varga is a Lecturer at the Department of Physical Chemistry at Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest. His research focuses on polymer-surfactant interactions, interfacial self-assembly, and the structural characterization of responsive microgel systems. Key areas include thermoresponsive polymers, supramolecular hydrogels, and nanomechanical properties of colloidal particles. University: Eötvös Loránd University Departments: Department of Chemistry, Department of Physical Chemistry Research Interests: Dr. Varga investigates the equilibrium and nonequilibrium behavior of polyelectrolyte/surfactant mixtures at air/water interfaces, with a focus on charge density effects, structural control of microgel particles, and applications in food packaging and catalysis. His work spans polymer chemistry, colloid science, and surface engineering. Publication Trends: Recent articles highlight responsive nanogels, supramolecular assembly mechanisms, and interfacial studies of polyelectrolyte/surfactant systems. Keywords include thermoresponsive polymers, host-guest interactions, and nanomechanical characterization. Sub-fields emphasize microgel functionalization, foam film stability, and biosurfactant utilization. Contact: Email: imo@chem.elte.hu | Office: Room 351, Department of Chemistry, Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest

• Polymer Chemistry
• Colloid Science
• Surface and Interface Science
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JÓZSA János is a Professor at the Department of Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Budapest University of Technology and Economics. He serves as Coordinator of the Specialization in Infrastructure Engineering (MSc) and is a member of both the Pál Vásárhelyi Doctoral School of Civil Engineering and Earth Sciences and the Faculty's Habilitation and Doctoral Council. His research focuses on: Hydrodynamics of surface waters and interface processes Wind-induced lake currents and sediment motion Flow, mixing, and sediment transport in compound-channel rivers Floodplain inundation modeling Effects of ship-induced waves on river banks Analysis of his 2019-2024 publications reveals consistent emphasis on Danube River hydrodynamics, sediment transport mechanisms, and environmental impacts of engineering interventions. Key methodological contributions include validation of 2D/3D numerical models against field measurements, novel sediment transport calculation methods using shear Reynolds number, and practical frameworks for assessing ship wave impacts. His work bridges computational fluid dynamics with environmental monitoring. Professor Józsa has participated in international collaborations including the ERDF-funded SEDDON project for Austrian-Hungarian sediment research. No information on specific research grants or student advising was provided in the source materials.

• Hydrodynamics
• Sediment Transport
• River Engineering
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Dr. Sándor Baranya is an Associate Professor at the Department of Hydraulic Engineering and Water Management, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Budapest University of Technology and Economics. As Head of Department and Faculty Council Member, he leads educational initiatives and chairs institutional committees. Specializes in river hydraulics and sediment transport Active in Danube River studies and environmental monitoring Develops numerical models for morphodynamics and pollution assessment His research integrates advanced measurement techniques like LSPIV, acoustic mapping, and deep learning for riverbed analysis. Recent work focuses on microplastic contamination, thermal discharge impacts, and sediment budget modeling in large rivers. Publications emphasize computational fluid dynamics, river restoration, and EU Water Framework Directive compliance. Scientific awards include the #builder250 scholarship. He teaches courses on hydraulics, hydromorphology, and water systems modeling, with a consultation schedule on Mondays.

• River Hydraulics
• Sediment Transport
• Morphodynamics
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Albertne Balazsi Julianna is an Associate Professor at the Department of Netherlandic Studies within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Károli Gáspár Reformed University. She holds a PhD in Linguistics from ELTE (2002) and has served as Head of the BA Dutch Studies department since 2012, previously leading the MA program from 2008-2012. MA in Hungarian and German Language and Literature with Dutch Studies (ELTE, 1980) PhD in Linguistics (ELTE, 2002) Extensive language proficiency: Dutch and German (C1), English (B2), Hungarian Sign Language (A2/B1) Her research spans Dutch-Hungarian comparative linguistics with specializations in syntax, morphology, and sign linguistics. Her work demonstrates consistent focus on light-verb constructions, negation patterns, and question structures across spoken and sign languages. She has maintained active international collaboration through guest lectureships at Charles University (Prague), Lessius University (Antwerp), and research at the University of Amsterdam (2010-2011). Her publication record shows sustained scholarly output through 2018, with recent work examining etymology in Afrikaans proverbs, comparative negation in Dutch and Hungarian, and sign language planning in the Netherlands and Flanders. Her articles reflect interdisciplinary approaches connecting theoretical linguistics with sociolinguistic applications. She has served as opponent for multiple doctoral defenses at Hungarian universities including ELTE, Debreceni Egyetem, and Pécsi Egyetem. Her administrative contributions include developing BA/MA accreditation materials and teacher training programs for Dutch studies. OTKA research on negation and interrogative constructions in sign languages (2010-2011) Active member of Hungarian Academy of Sciences Linguistics Committee Member of IVN International Association of Dutch Scholars Her academic service includes organizing international conferences such as 'Het belang van kleine talen in een nieuw Europa' (2005) and the Kuyper Symposium (2018), demonstrating leadership in Central European Dutch studies.

• Linguistics
• Comparative Linguistics
• Syntax
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Ildikó Szijj is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Romance Studies, Department of Portuguese Language and Literature, Eötvös Loránd University. Her academic work focuses on comparative and historical linguistics within Iberian Romance languages, including Portuguese, Spanish, and Catalan. Research Interests: Romance Morphology Verbal and Nominal Compounds Imperative and Subjunctive Mood Interaction Negative Quantifier Structures Galician-Portuguese Linguistic Relations Minority Language Education in Academic Settings She has extensively published on topics such as parasynthetic derivation, prefixal irregularities, and dialectal variations in verb forms, with a particular emphasis on cross-linguistic comparisons. Her work bridges theoretical morphology with pedagogical approaches to minority Iberian languages.

• Romance Linguistics
• Portuguese Language
• Spanish Language
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Zsuzsanna Havasi is a Lecturer at the Institute of Hungarian Linguistics and Finno-Ugric Studies and the Department of Hungarian Historical Linguistics, Sociolinguistics and Dialectology within Eötvös Loránd University's Faculty of Humanities. Her institutional affiliation highlights a focus on Hungarian language studies across historical, sociolinguistic, and dialectological dimensions. Her research explores: Hungarian linguistics and Finno-Ugric studies with emphasis on historical evolution Metaphor identification methodologies and computational applications Legal language discourse in historical contexts, particularly witch trials and authority structures Sociolinguistic aspects of medieval Hungarian society and gender dynamics Recent publications (2018-2025) demonstrate consistent focus on metaphor analysis, historical text interpretation, and legal linguistics. Works frequently incorporate diachronic perspectives, methodological adaptations for Hungarian language processing, and interdisciplinary approaches combining linguistics with historical jurisprudence.

• Hungarian Linguistics
• Historical Linguistics
• Sociolinguistics
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Krisztina Renáta Laczkó is a Habil. Associate Professor at Eötvös Loránd University, affiliated with the Institute of Hungarian Linguistics and Finno-Ugric Studies. She serves as a lecturer in the Department of Modern Hungarian Linguistics and the DiAGram Functional Linguistics Center, contributing to linguistic research and education.

• Hungarian Linguistics
• Finno-Ugric Studies
• Functional Linguistics
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Orsolya Ring serves as an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Historical Studies, Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), and as a Senior Researcher at the Institute of Political Science, Centre for Social Sciences, Hungarian Academy of Sciences. She maintains dual institutional affiliations that reflect her interdisciplinary research bridging historical studies, political science, and computational methods. At ELTE, she is associated with the Faculty of Humanities and the Department of Auxiliary Studies of History, while at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, she works within the Department of Governance and Public Policy. Dr. Ring's research spans quantitative methods, artificial intelligence, text mining, sentiment and emotion analysis, content analysis, and social history with particular focus on the Hungarian socialist era. Her work addresses the challenge of applying computational methods to the morphologically rich Hungarian language, developing specialized tools and datasets for political text analysis. She has created manually annotated sentiment datasets for Hungarian political news (5700 sentences) and fine-tuned language models like HunEmBERT specifically for Hungarian political communication analysis. Her publication trajectory reveals an evolution from foundational work on text mining in R toward increasingly sophisticated AI applications in historical and political analysis. Her recent work focuses on transformer-based models for sentiment classification, multilingual policy topic classification, and geopolitical analysis of media representation. Simultaneously, she maintains significant contributions to cultural and theatre history, examining institutions like the National Theatre and József Attila Theatre within their political contexts during the socialist period. Dr. Ring leads several major research projects including 'Identifying News Slant in Crisis Communication Using Artificial Intelligence' (Visegrad Fund), 'V-SHIFT MOMENTUM' studying shifting global allegiances of Visegrád countries, 'PROMPT' researching misinformation propagation, 'MORES' (Horizon EU) examining moral emotions in politics, and 'PLEDGE' (Horizon EU) investigating politics of grievance and democratic governance. These projects demonstrate her commitment to applying computational methods to pressing questions in political science and historical analysis.

• Quantitative Methods
• Artificial Intelligence
• Text Mining
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