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Mykel Loren BrinkerhoffView profile

Researcher

• Phonology
• Phonetics
• Linguistic Fieldwork
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Mykel Loren Brinkerhoff is a Postdoctoral Research Associate and Acting Phonetics Lab Director in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Washington. His research focuses on phonology, phonetics, and linguistic fieldwork, particularly on Mesoamerican languages like Santiago Laxopa Zapotec. He investigates syntactic and prosodic phenomena in Celtic and Germanic languages and collaborates on projects such as the Zapotec Language Project. Brinkerhoff has taught at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, leading courses in phonetics, phonology, and syntax. He mentors students in fieldwork and linguistic analysis, with notable projects on Zapotec voice quality and Scandinavian syntax. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with empirical research, contributing to our understanding of phonological interfaces and language structure. His publications explore topics like voice quality in Zapotec, Norwegian object shift, and Welsh morphophonology. He actively contributes to academic discourse through presentations at conferences like LabPhon and SSILA. Brinkerhoff’s research also emphasizes documenting endangered languages and advancing methodologies in acoustic phonetics.

• Neurolinguistics
• Computational Linguistics
• Psycholinguistics
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Jon Brennan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Michigan, affiliated with the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA). His research focuses on neurolinguistics, computational linguistics, and psycholinguistics, particularly investigating how the brain processes language structure and meaning. He leads the Computational Neurolinguistics Lab, which develops neurocomputational models to study language comprehension mechanisms. Brennan received an NSF Grant for collaborative research with Christophe Pallier (Paris) on neurocomputational models of natural language processing. His work integrates EEG, fMRI, and MEG techniques to decode linguistic features in neural signals. Key research areas include syntax-semantics interfaces, multilingual processing, and developmental disorders like dyslexia. Notable contributions include studies on hierarchical syntactic structure, minimal pairs in language models, and neural correlates of theory of mind in children. Brennan collaborates internationally, exemplified by the US-French NSF-CRCNS grant. He has published extensively on topics like neural decoding of grammatical features, LLM internal representations, and bilingual processing mechanisms. Scientific awards include the NSF Collaborative Research in Computational Neuroscience (CRCNS) Grant (2016). His research bridges computational modeling and experimental neuroscience, aiming to reveal how language mechanisms are implemented in neural systems.

• Linguistics
• Phonetics
• Sociophonetics
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Nicholas Henriksen is an Arthur F. Thurnau Professor and Professor of Spanish & Linguistics at the University of Michigan, where he has held faculty positions since 2012. His research focuses on laboratory phonology, experimental phonetics, sociophonetics, and intonational grammar in Spanish and other Romance languages. Notable projects include studies on sound change in Andalusian and Patagonian Spanish, bilingualism (Afrikaans-Spanish), and second language speech learning. He directs the Michigan Speech Production Lab and co-leads initiatives integrating gender-diverse language into Romance curricula. Henriksen earned a PhD in Linguistics from Indiana University (2010), MA in Hispanic Linguistics (2006), and BA in Spanish/Mathematics from Rutgers (2003). His teaching spans undergraduate and graduate courses in Spanish linguistics, sociolinguistics, and phonetics, emphasizing applied research and pedagogical innovation. He has received prestigious awards, including the LSA Early Career Award (2021) and the Class of 1923 Teaching Award (2018). His research has been funded by grants from the University of Michigan ADVANCE Program and the Humanities Collaboratory, supporting projects like From Africa to Patagonia: Voices of Displacement . Collaborations include work with scholars in Argentina, South Africa, and Spain, examining language contact, heritage language maintenance, and sociolinguistic identity. Publications span over 30 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, with a focus on phonetic variation, intonation, and bilingualism. He mentors graduate students in experimental phonetics and sociolinguistics, with advisees contributing to studies on Andalusian Spanish, heritage language acquisition, and voice quality.

• Innovation Management
• Technology-Driven Innovation
• Digital Innovation
• +7 more

Tim Schweisfurth is a Full Professor in Organizational Design and Collaboration Engineering at the School of Management Sciences and Technology, Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH), Germany. He previously served as an Associate Professor in High-Tech Business at the University of Twente and in Technology and Innovation Management at the University of Southern Denmark. He received his PhD from TUHH and his venia legendi from the Technical University of Munich (TUM). His research focuses on innovation and entrepreneurship, with key themes including digital and technology-driven innovation, idea generation and evaluation, and distributed and collaborative innovation. His work has been published in leading journals such as Research Policy , Strategic Management Journal , Organization Science , and Creativity and Innovation Management . His recent publications reflect a strong trend in understanding how organizational structures, digital platforms, and user involvement influence innovation outcomes. Topics include internal crowdfunding, idea evaluation biases, user innovation, and Industry 4.0 adoption in SMEs, indicating a deep engagement with both theoretical and applied aspects of innovation management. Editor-in-Chief, Creativity and Innovation Management Advisory Editor, Research Policy He has collaborated with major companies such as Siemens, Osram, Audi, Panasonic, and EWE in both research and consulting. He has advised on innovation strategies and digital transformation, contributing to real-world applications of his research. His work has not explicitly mentioned grants, but his extensive industry collaborations suggest strong project funding and engagement. He leads the research group on Organizational Design and Collaboration Engineering at TUHH, which investigates collaborative innovation, digital platforms, and employee-driven innovation. The team engages in both empirical and theoretical research, often using large datasets and field experiments to understand innovation dynamics in organizations.

Felicitas KleberView profile

Professor

• experimental phonetics
• laboratory phonology
• speech production and perception
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Felicitas Kleber is Professor of Speech Science in the Department of Language Science and Technology at Saarland University (Universität des Saarlandes). Her research profile demonstrates extensive expertise in experimental phonetics and laboratory phonology with a particular focus on German dialects and sound change phenomena. She maintains active research collaborations, most notably with J. Harrington and Ulrich Reubold, resulting in numerous high-impact publications in leading linguistics and phonetics journals. Her research interests span experimental phonetics and laboratory phonology with specific expertise in speech production and perception , sound change processes, German dialectology , phonological acquisition , and prosody and intonation analysis. Her work frequently examines the acoustic, perceptual, and articulatory dimensions of speech, particularly focusing on vowel and consonant quantity phenomena in German varieties. Analysis of her publication record reveals consistent methodological rigor with emphasis on acoustic analysis, perception experiments, and longitudinal studies. Her research often investigates sound changes in progress, particularly examining vowel fronting phenomena in both German and English varieties, and the relationship between speech production and perception mechanisms. Much of her work employs apparent-time analyses to track diachronic changes through synchronic variation across age groups. Professor Kleber serves as an Associate editor for the Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, reflecting her standing in the field. She has secured significant research funding including the DFG-funded project "Typology of vowel and consonant quantity in South German varieties: acoustic, auditory, and articulatory analyses of adult and child speakers" (2016-2024) and the DAAD-supported "Form and function of prosodic structure in Hungarian and German" (2015-2016). Her research methodology typically combines acoustic analysis with perception experiments and sometimes articulatory measurements to provide comprehensive insights into phonetic phenomena.

• Phonology
• Phonetics
• Automatic Speech Recognition
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Dr. Gábor Pintér holds dual academic appointments as Assistant Professor at Károli Gáspár Reformed University's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (Department of Japanology) and as Associate Professor at Kobe University's School of Languages and Communication. Born in Hungary in 1977, he earned his MA (2005) and PhD (2008) in Linguistics from Kobe University, Japan, with a dissertation on asymmetrical segment distributions in Japanese. His research focuses on three interconnected domains: phonological theory (especially Japanese phonology), experimental phonetics, and applications of automatic speech recognition in language education. Specific interests include vowel devoicing patterns, prosodic perception in L2 learners, phonotactic constraints, and diachronic sound changes in Japanese. Pintér actively contributes to international research collaborations, including the JSPS-funded project 'Stochastic & theoretical phonological research' and serves as chair of the Phonology Association in Kansai (PAIK). His 15 most recent publications demonstrate methodological diversity, combining theoretical linguistics with computational approaches and experimental studies, primarily focused on Japanese phonetics and speech technology applications. Professional memberships include board positions in The Phonological Society of Japan and memberships in the International Speech Communication Association and Association for Laboratory Phonology.

• World Englishes
• Corpus Linguistics
• Gender and Language
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Prof. Robert Fuchs holds the Frommann Professorship of Applied English Linguistics at the University of Bonn, leading the Chair of Bonn Applied English Linguistics (BAEL) within the Department of English, American and Celtic Studies. His research focuses on World Englishes, corpus linguistics, sociolinguistics, and the impact of artificial intelligence on linguistic analysis. He actively supervises PhD students in topics aligned with his research group's interests, emphasizing empirical work and data science. Recent research explores language change in varieties like Hong Kong English, Trinidadian prosody, and intensifier usage across cultures. Fuchs frequently presents at international conferences, including ISLE, ICAME, and Sociolinguistics Symposium, and publishes extensively in journals like World Englishes and Language and Speech . His teaching includes advanced courses on corpus linguistics and language in culture, with a focus on climate change discourse analysis. He maintains an active academic presence through ResearchGate, Academia.edu, and LinkedIn. Research Interests: Fuchs investigates sociolinguistic variation, AI applications in linguistics, and the structural features of postcolonial Englishes. His work addresses topics such as vowel mergers in Hong Kong English, lexical stress perception in Indian English, and the role of gender in language use. He also explores diachronic changes in aspects like stative progressives and the perfect-past alternation across Asian Englishes. Advising & Grants: Fuchs oversees PhD student recruitment through research associate positions and self-funded scholarships, prioritizing applicants with strong empirical and analytical skills. His funded projects include studies on pandemic discourse (DisCOVIndUK) and linguistic trends in Caribbean English. His lab, BAEL, collaborates internationally, with ongoing work on Trinidadian prosody and Northeast Indian linguistic ecology. Labs/Teams: The Bonn Applied English Linguistics (BAEL) group, part of the University of Bonn's IAAK institute, focuses on cutting-edge research in global Englishes and computational linguistics, hosting international workshops and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.

Alex WarstadtView profile

Assistant Professor

• Computational Linguistics
• Natural Language Processing
• Cognitive Modeling
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Alex Warstadt is an Assistant Professor at the University of California San Diego, holding appointments in the Department of Linguistics and the Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute (HDSI). His research focuses on computational linguistics, applying advances in Large Language Models (LLMs) to understand human language acquisition, processing, and structure. Key contributions include developing the CoLA and BLiMP benchmarks for evaluating grammatical ability in LLMs, and the BabyLM Challenge to promote data-efficient language models. His work bridges theoretical linguistics, experimental methods, and computational modeling, particularly in pragmatics and discourse structure. Education: He earned B.A.s in Linguistics and Music Theory from Brown University and a Ph.D. in Linguistics from New York University (NYU), with a dissertation on 'Artificial Neural Networks as Models of Human Language Acquisition.' Postdoctoral work at ETH Zürich furthered his interdisciplinary research. He leads the LeM🍋N Lab at UC San Diego, which investigates language learning, meaning representation, and natural language processing through interdisciplinary collaboration. Research Interests: Warstadt’s research emphasizes leveraging machine learning to explore developmental linguistics, computational cognitive modeling, and pragmatic phenomena such as relevance and presupposition. His lab’s work aims to create models that align with human learning processes while advancing efficient NLP techniques. Recent projects include studying multimodal input effects and optimizing models for developmental plausibility. Labs/Teams: Director of the Learning, Meaning, and Natural Language (LeM🍋N) Lab, focusing on interdisciplinary research across linguistics, cognitive science, and data science.

Jose Ignacio HualdeView profile

Professor

• Phonology
• Historical Linguistics
• Sound Change
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Jose Ignacio Hualde is a Professor at the University of Illinois, holding joint appointments in Spanish and Portuguese, Linguistics, French and Italian, the European Union Center, and the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies. His research focuses on synchronic and diachronic phonology, sound change, prosody, and Romance and Basque linguistics. He is affiliated with the Department of Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese and maintains an office in the Foreign Languages Building. Research Interests: Phonological structure and historical evolution Basque linguistic typology and dialectology Prosodic systems in Romance languages Phonetic-phonological interfaces Recent Research Trends: His 2023-2025 publications emphasize Basque dialect analysis, Romance allophonic processes, and prosodic salience. Works combine experimental methods with diachronic reconstruction to address core questions in phonological theory. Professional Activities: Has delivered over 30 invited lectures (e.g., 1992-1996) and served on editorial boards like Folia Linguistica. Active in international scholarly networks with collaboration evidence across multiple countries. Labs/Teams: Engaged in interdisciplinary linguistic research through the Department's language programs and affiliated centers.

• Australian Indigenous languages
• Linguistics
• Syntax
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Rachel Nordlinger is a Professor of Linguistics and Director of the Research Unit for Indigenous Language at the University of Melbourne's School of Languages and Linguistics. Her research focuses on documenting and describing Australian Indigenous languages, with a particular emphasis on syntactic and morphological theory. She has conducted extensive fieldwork with communities speaking Bilinarra, Wambaya, Gudanji, Murrinhpatha, and Marri Ngarr, contributing to language preservation efforts. She holds a PhD from Stanford University and has authored influential works including A Grammar of Wambaya and co-edited volumes like The Languages and Linguistics of Australia . Nordlinger is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Humanities (2017) and leads major grants like the ARC Centre of Excellence for Dynamics of Language (2014-2026). Her work integrates linguistic theory with community-driven language revitalization projects, emphasizing the interconnectedness of language and cultural knowledge. Key research grants include projects on polysynthetic language processing (2021-2025), Indigenous language documentation, and cross-linguistic syntactic analysis. Nordlinger collaborates with institutions such as PARADISEC and the Kanamkek-Yile Ngala Museum to preserve endangered language materials. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges formal linguistic analysis with applied community linguistics.

• Phonetic variation
• Dialectal variation
• Paralinguistic variation
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Susanne Schötz is an Associate Professor of Phonetics at Lund University's Centre for Languages and Literature and a Researcher at the Lund University Humanities Lab. She is also the project manager for Cat-human communication research and a member of the LU Profile Area: Natural and Artificial Cognition. Her research focuses on phonetic variation in three main areas: dialectal variation in Swedish and other languages, paralinguistic variation related to age, emotion, attitude and health condition, and phonetic variation in human-animal communication, particularly cat-human communication. She has led several research projects including Melody in human–cat communication (Meowsic), Cat–Human Communication, and studies on Estonian Swedish and Swedish vowel articulation using articulography. Dr. Schötz teaches courses at the speech and language pathology and audiology programs at Lund University. Her work with cats has gained significant attention, including winning the Ig Nobel Prize in Biology in 2021 for research on cat-human communication. Her research output demonstrates strong trends in animal communication, particularly focusing on the acoustic properties of cat vocalizations and how humans perceive and interpret these sounds. She combines traditional phonetic analysis with innovative approaches to study cross-species communication, making significant contributions to both linguistics and animal behavior studies. Scientific Awards: The Ig Nobel Prize in Biology (2021) Årets Mäster (Master of the Year) (2020) Vetenskapssocieteten Lunds universitet (2016) Vetenskapssocieteten i Lund: Stipendium för betydande insats inom humanistisk forskning (2007) Dr. Schötz has supervised research projects and students in phonetics and human-animal communication. Her work has been supported by various research funds including MAW, SKK och Agrias forskningsfond, and the Pufendorf IAS. She is in charge of the articulographs in the Humanities Lab, which are essential for her research on speech production and articulation. She is actively involved in the Lund University Humanities Lab, contributing to its mission of interdisciplinary research in the humanities through her expertise in phonetics and communication studies.

Holly J. NibertView profile

Associate Professor

• Second Language Acquisition
• Spanish Phonetics and Phonology
• Language Program Administration
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Holly J. Nibert is an Associate Professor of Hispanic Linguistics and Director of the Spanish Language Program in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at The Ohio State University. Her research focuses on second language acquisition (SLA) of Spanish phonology and phonetics within the revised Speech Learning Model (SLM-r). She also emphasizes principles of teaching Spanish as a second language, instructor training, and language program administration. Education: Ph.D. in Spanish Linguistics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2000) M.A. in Spanish Linguistics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1991) B.A. in Spanish, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1989) Research interests span Spanish phonetics/phonology SLA, pedagogical techniques, and leadership in language program administration. Her recent work examines applying leadership studies to program direction. She co-authored two Spanish textbooks: ¡Arriba! and Día a día . Key awards include the 2013 WMU Distinguished Teaching Award and multiple teaching accolades as a graduate TA. Her work bridges theoretical SLA research with practical classroom applications, including curriculum design and international teaching assistant training. Her contributions to the field include advancing techniques for SLA of segmental and prosodic features, as well as leadership strategies for language programs. She previously directed Western Michigan University's First-Year Spanish Program for 15 years before joining OSU in 2014.

Alice TurkView profile

Professor

• Speech Production
• Speech Perception
• Prosodic Structure
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Alice Turk is a Professor of Linguistic Phonetics at the University of Edinburgh's School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences. She holds a PhD from Cornell University and serves as Principal Investigator for the ERC Advanced Grant 'PLANART: Planning the Articulation of Spoken Utterances' and collaborates on the project 'Prosodic Structure at the Interface Between Language and Speech'. Her research focuses on speech production, perception, prosodic structure, and timing. Education: PhD, Cornell University Her research interests span speech articulation, optimal control theory, motor control, and cross-linguistic phonetic patterns. She has led over 14 research projects, including studies on speech timing, ultrasound tongue imaging resources, and prosodic interfaces. Currently supervising PhD students Candice Mathers and William Peralta, she teaches courses such as 'Phonetics & Laboratory Phonology' and 'Speech Production & Perception'. Past grants include AHRC-funded work on prosodic structures and EPSRC support for an Edinburgh speech production facility. Her ERC grant (2022-2026) explores articulatory planning using optimal control models and biomechanical simulations.

Arto AnttilaView profile

Associate Professor

• Phonology
• Morphology
• Syntax
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Arto Anttila is an Associate Professor in the Department of Linguistics at Stanford University and holds an Adjunct Professor (dosentti) position in General Linguistics at the University of Helsinki. His research spans multiple linguistic subfields with particular focus on the interfaces between phonology, syntax, and prosody. Dr. Anttila's research interests include phonology, morphology, syntax, metrics, and language variation. His work often explores how phonological constraints interact with syntactic structures and how variation manifests across different linguistic domains. He has made significant contributions to Optimality Theory, MaxEnt grammar, and probabilistic approaches to phonology. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on metrical patterns, stress systems, syllable structure, and the relationship between prosody and syntax. Anttila frequently collaborates with researchers like Giorgio Magri, Adams Bodomo, and Ryan Heuser, examining phenomena across diverse languages including English, Finnish, and Dagaare (an African language). Anttila has developed several computational tools for linguistic research, including CoGeTo (Convex Geometry Tools for constraint-based phonology), MetricalTree (for English phrasal stress prediction), Prosodic (for automatic metrical scansion), T-Order Generator, and OTOrder. These tools reflect his interest in the mathematical and computational aspects of linguistic theory.

Danfeng WuView profile

Research Fellow

• syntax-semantics interface
• syntax-prosody mapping
• ellipsis
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Dr. Danfeng Wu is a Research Fellow at Magdalen College, University of Oxford, conducting interdisciplinary research in syntax-semantics and syntax-prosody mappings. Her work focuses on ellipsis, focus in coordination, and the empirical interplay between syntactic structure and prosody, employing experimental phonetic methods. She investigates languages like English and Mandarin Chinese to explore the cognitive and computational aspects of linguistic structure. Her research themes include phonetics, prosody, semantics, and syntax, with a particular emphasis on how syntactic configurations interact with prosodic phrasing and stress patterns. She has contributed to studies on corrective constructions, clitic climbing in Wolof, and vowel lengthening in Zulu, demonstrating a broad methodological approach combining theoretical linguistics with experimental and computational methods. Dr. Wu is affiliated with the Phonetics Lab and Language & Brain Lab within the Faculty of Linguistics, Philology & Phonetics. She has organized interdisciplinary events such as the Oxford workshop on AI language models and developed linguistics courses for computer scientists and cognitive scientists at MIT. Her work bridges formal linguistics with cognitive science and computational linguistics, emphasizing realistic models of language acquisition and evolution.