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• Sino-Tibetan linguistics
• Historical linguistics
• Comparative linguistics
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Guillaume JACQUES serves as a Research Director at CNRS (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique) affiliated with the Center for Linguistic Research on East Asia (CRLAO) at INALCO (Institut National des Langues et Civilisations Orientales) in Paris, France. His professional address is CRLAO, INALCO, 2 rue de Lille, 75007 Paris. He leads Research Team III focused on Sino-Tibetan languages and their East Asian context. His research expertise spans Sino-Tibetan linguistics , historical linguistics , and comparative linguistics , with specialized knowledge in phonology , morphology , and the documentation of understudied languages including Tibeto-Burman languages , Tangut , and Rgyalrong . His scholarly work emphasizes linguistic reconstruction, sound change analysis, and morphosyntactic patterns in endangered East Asian languages. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a concentrated research trajectory examining complex morphological systems across Tibeto-Burman languages, particularly Japhug Rgyalrong. His work integrates detailed language documentation with broader comparative frameworks, addressing verb morphology, clause structure, and historical phonological developments. He frequently collaborates with scholars like Anton Antonov on cross-linguistic studies of direct-inverse systems and person marking. Dr. JACQUES actively contributes to academic knowledge dissemination through teaching graduate courses in Typology at INALCO and participating in major linguistic conferences including the annual Journées de linguistique d'Asie orientale. His digital presence includes the 'Panchronica' blog and contributions to the ANR HimalCo-Himalayan Corpora project, reflecting his commitment to open scholarship and linguistic documentation.

• Syntax
• Mandarin Chinese Linguistics
• Diachronic Syntax
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Waltraud Paul is a Research Director at the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), affiliated with the Center for Linguistic Research on East Asia (CRLAO) since 1994. She is a member of Research Team II focusing on Formal Syntax and Semantics of Contemporary East Asian Languages: Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Vietnamese. Her work is centered at the Condorcet Campus in Aubervilliers, France. Dr. Paul's primary research focuses on the syntax of modern Mandarin Chinese, with additional work in diachronic syntax of Chinese. Her specific interests include the structure of the extended VP in Mandarin, the ba-construction, focus cleft constructions (shi...de), left periphery and low IP areas including topic markers and sentence-final particles, adjective vs verb distinctions, adjectival modification, double object constructions, syntax/semantics mismatches, and serial verb constructions. She has made significant contributions to understanding the formal structure of Chinese syntax within broader linguistic theory. Her recent publications demonstrate continued engagement with fundamental questions in Chinese syntax, particularly regarding sentence-final particles, aspect marking, small clauses, and topic prominence. Her work consistently bridges theoretical linguistics with detailed empirical analysis of Chinese language phenomena. Dr. Paul serves on the editorial boards of several prestigious linguistics journals, including Glossa (associate editor since 2016, interim co-editor-in-chief in 2015), Linguistic Inquiry (associate editorial board since 2018), and previously Lingua (2010-2015) and Linguistics Notebooks – Asia - Oriental (co-editor-in-chief 1992-2000). She has authored two influential books: "New Perspectives on Chinese Syntax" (2015) and "The Syntax of Verb-Object Phrases in Chinese: Constraints and Reanalysis" (1988), both contributing significantly to the field of Chinese linguistics and theoretical syntax more broadly.

• Natural Language Processing
• Applied Data Science
• Computational Linguistics
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Dr. Pablo Mosteiro Romero is an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University's Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences within the Department of Methodology and Statistics . His work bridges Natural Language Processing (NLP) , Applied Data Science , and Human-centered Artificial Intelligence , focusing on language change, morphology-syntax trade-offs, and applications in healthcare and open societies. Education: B.Sc. in Physics, Rutgers University (Summa Cum Laude, 2007) Ph.D. in Computer Science, Princeton University (2014, Centennial Fellowship) Research Interests revolve around computational linguistics, information-theoretic approaches to linguistics, and ethical AI. He investigates synonym evolution, morphosyntactic interactions, and fairness in mental health-focused AI systems. Recent work includes de-identification in medical texts and taxonomy induction via reinforcement learning. Publications span top venues like ACL, IEEE, and Springer, covering topics such as topic modeling interpretability, bias discovery in ML, and multimodal negation processing. Collaborations with colleagues like Scheepers, Spruit, and Kaymak highlight interdisciplinary applications in electronic health records. Awards include the Centennial Fellowship at Princeton and Summa Cum Laude at Rutgers. As a University Teaching Qualification holder, he teaches courses in data science, Python programming, and research methods, supervising theses in AI and Business Informatics. His work aligns with Utrecht's Institutions for Open Societies (IOS) theme, addressing gender diversity and global justice in data-driven systems.

• Speech-Language Pathology
• Bilingualism
• Language Impairments
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Chantal Mayer-Crittenden serves as Associate Professor in Laurentian University's School of Speech-Language Pathology, where she teaches Speech Sciences, Voice Disorders, and Dysphagia in both undergraduate and graduate speech-language pathology programs. Her clinical expertise spans bilingualism, primary language impairments, and dysphagia, with extensive experience serving francophone populations in Northern Ontario's minority-language context. Her educational background includes: B.A. in Psychology and Linguistics from Laurentian University M.Sc.S. in Speech-Language Pathology from University of Ottawa Ph.D. in Human Studies (Communication and Cognition) from Laurentian University (2013) Dr. Mayer-Crittenden's research bridges cognitive science and clinical practice, focusing on bilingual language development in minority contexts, diagnostic differentiation between language impairment and typical second-language acquisition, and non-linguistic cognitive interventions. She actively develops assessment tools for francophone children in English-dominant environments and investigates cross-linguistic influences on language acquisition. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates perspectives from psychology, education, and audiology to address complex communication disorders. Her publication record shows consistent output from 2013-2016 with thematic evolution from foundational bilingualism studies toward specialized assessment tools and intervention protocols. Early work established theoretical frameworks for interdisciplinary practice, while recent publications focus on practical applications including nonword repetition tasks, navigational-cognitive assessments, and morphosyntactic norm development for minority-language children. Research recognition includes: CNFS funding as primary investigator (2012-2013) CNFS co-researcher roles (2011-2013, 2013-2014) She leads active research projects including a twin study on cognitive-linguistic intervention efficacy and francophone morphosyntactic norm development, supported by CNFS grants. Her collaborative approach involves interdisciplinary teams across healthcare and education sectors, with strong community engagement in Northern Ontario francophone communities. Current supervision focuses on graduate students in speech-language pathology programs, particularly those researching bilingual assessment and intervention. Though no formal lab name is specified, her research group conducts studies on bilingual language development, cognitive assessment tools, and minority-language intervention protocols, with particular emphasis on French-English contexts in Ontario's minority settings.

• Theoretical Morphosyntax
• Computational Linguistics
• Case Theory
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Ümit Atlamaz is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Linguistics at Boğaziçi University, where he also serves as Deputy Department Head. His academic work spans theoretical morphosyntax and computational linguistics, with a focus on case theory, agreement phenomena, and computational approaches to linguistic analysis. Dr. Atlamaz received his academic training at prestigious institutions: PhD in Linguistics, Rutgers University, USA (2019) MA in Linguistics, Boğaziçi University, Turkey (2012) BA in Foreign Language Education, Boğaziçi University, Turkey (2009) His research expertise lies at the intersection of theoretical syntax and computational linguistics. Dr. Atlamaz investigates complex phenomena including case theory, differential object marking, agreement disruptions, and null arguments from a generative perspective. His computational work focuses on natural language inference, sentiment analysis, and ontological representations, particularly for Turkish and other languages. His theoretical work often examines challenging cases from Kurmanji, Laz, and Turkish to refine our understanding of syntactic principles. Dr. Atlamaz's publication record demonstrates a consistent trajectory from theoretical syntax toward increasingly computational approaches. While his earlier work focused on case and agreement phenomena in Kurdish and Caucasian languages, his recent publications show a growing emphasis on computational methods, including neural network approaches to morphological analysis and computational modeling of language change. His research bridges formal linguistic theory with practical computational applications. Dr. Atlamaz actively contributes to the academic community through teaching and collaboration. He teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses in syntax, semantics, and computational linguistics. He co-organizes the ST@BU (Syntactic Theory at Boğaziçi University) reading group, which focuses on advanced topics in syntactic theory. His collaborations span multiple institutions and include work with researchers at Facebook and Google on natural language processing projects. Dr. Atlamaz leads research projects including "Turkish Eksiltim" (Boğaziçi University Scientific Research Projects 19348) and participates in multiple collaborative research initiatives. He has presented his work at numerous international conferences and workshops, demonstrating active engagement with the global linguistics community.

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• Caucasian Languages
• Altaic Languages
• Turkish Languages
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Balkız ÖZTÜRK BAŞARAN is a Professor and Department Head at Boğaziçi University's Department of Linguistics. She holds office JF 303 and can be reached at balkiz.ozturk@boun.edu.tr. Her academic career spans theoretical and descriptive linguistics with a focus on understudied languages of the Caucasus region. Her educational background includes a PhD in Linguistics from Harvard University (2004), an MA in Linguistics from Boğaziçi University (1999), and a BA in Translation and Interpretation from Boğaziçi University (1996). Her research interests center on Caucasian Languages, Altaic Languages, Turkish Languages, Theoretical Syntax, and Semantics. She has made significant contributions to the documentation and analysis of Laz language varieties, particularly Pazar Laz, Ardesheni Laz, and Muş Kurmanji. Her work bridges theoretical syntax with empirical fieldwork on lesser-documented languages, examining phenomena like case systems, applicatives, verb-framing, and possessive constructions. Her recent publications reveal a strong trend toward computational linguistics applications, particularly in Turkish language processing, while maintaining her core research on Caucasian languages. This dual focus demonstrates her ability to integrate theoretical linguistic insights with practical computational applications. She has served as principal investigator or researcher on multiple significant projects including the Deep Learning Based Turkish Dependency Parser (2018-present), Language Interaction in Turkey: Documentation and Analysis (2018-present), and Argument and Adjunct Distinction in Muş Kurmanji (2017-present), all funded by TÜBİTAK and Boğaziçi University Research Fund. Her teaching portfolio includes undergraduate courses in Morphology (Ling 202), Syntax (Ling 203), Typology (Ling 206), and Syntax and Semantics of Turkish (Ling 314), as well as graduate courses in Syntactic Theory (Ling 541), Readings in Linguistics (Ling 572), and Syntax of Voice (Ling 58H). She has presented her research at numerous international conferences and has given invited talks at institutions including Harvard University, University of Toronto, and Dokuz Eylül University.