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• Terrorism and Society
• Fear of Terrorism
• Victimology
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Murat Haner is an Assistant Professor in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Arizona State University (ASU), affiliated with the Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions. His research focuses on terrorism and political violence, exploring their societal impacts, radicalization processes, and public policy responses. He has conducted extensive fieldwork in the Middle East as a Fulbright fellow and authored books and peer-reviewed articles in criminology and terrorism studies. Murat Haner holds a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from the University of Cincinnati (2016), an M.A. in Political Science (2014), an M.S. in Criminal Justice (2010), and a B.A. in Security Studies from the School of Security Sciences in Ankara (2006). His research interests emphasize terrorism’s societal consequences, public fear dynamics, victimology, counterterrorism strategies, and Middle Eastern political contexts involving groups like Al-Qaeda, ISIS, and the PKK. He also examines intersections between terrorism and broader issues like gun control, human rights, and international security. Haner’s academic contributions include analyzing pandemic-related social behaviors, exploring racialized attitudes toward political violence, and investigating the psychological effects of perceived discrimination on marginalized communities. His work combines experimental methodologies with policy analysis to address pressing security challenges. In teaching, he instructs courses such as Domestic Terrorism, International Terrorism, and Applied Data Analysis in Criminology. His courses reflect his expertise in terrorism studies and empirical research methods. Murat Haner’s research has been supported by the US Department of State through the Fulbright fellowship, enabling his fieldwork across the Middle East. Despite no explicitly listed grants or awards, his scholarly output demonstrates sustained engagement with global security issues and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Liina PylkkänenView profile

Professor

• Neurolinguistics
• Syntax
• Semantics
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Liina Pylkkänen is a Professor of Linguistics and Psychology at New York University and directs the NYU Neurolinguistics Lab. Her research investigates the neural mechanisms underlying language comprehension, focusing on how syntax and semantics interact in the absence of temporal input sequencing. She employs magnetoencephalography (MEG) to study rapid parallel visual presentation (RPVP) of sentences, revealing neural activity patterns in left fronto-temporal cortex (~130ms post-onset) for grammatical sentences versus word lists. Her work addresses core questions about the brain's inherent processing architecture for language, disentangling modality-specific effects from universal linguistic computations. Courses taught include Neural Bases of Language (undergraduate) and Neurolinguistics (graduate). Key research themes include the syntax-semantics interface, lexical access, and morphological decomposition. Her lab explores spatiotemporal organization of linguistic computations using cutting-edge neuroimaging techniques.

Panagiotis KasnesisView profile

Research Fellow

• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• Semantic Web Technologies
• +3 more

Panagiotis Kasnesis is a Senior Research Fellow at the Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, University of West Attica. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from NTUA, alongside degrees in Chemical Engineering and Techno-Economic Systems. His research focuses on machine/deep learning, Semantic Web technologies, multiagent systems, and IoT, with over 20 publications in top journals and conferences. He is an NVIDIA DLI-certified instructor in Natural Language Processing and Computer Vision. Education: Ph.D. (Computer Science, NTUA), Diploma in Chemical Engineering (NTUA), M.Sc. in Techno-Economic Systems (NTUA) Research interests span health informatics, wearable devices, and sensor fusion, with projects in biomedical signal analysis and IoT applications. His work includes developing radar-based systems for health monitoring and AR/VR solutions for rehabilitation. He actively participates in EU-funded projects and promotes trustworthiness in social media through initiatives like EUNOMIA. Recent publications emphasize health tech innovations, such as stress detection via PPG signals, UWB radar-based human detection, and multimodal fusion for 3D pose estimation. His contributions also address cultural heritage preservation through VR and crowdsourcing. Grants and collaborations involve European R&D projects in IoT security, emergency response systems, and decentralized social media frameworks. He leads efforts in embodied AR for medical applications and energy-efficient neural networks.

Rochelle StevensonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Domestic Violence
• Animal Cruelty
• Sociology of Crime
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Rochelle Stevenson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Thompson Rivers University (TRU). A criminologist with a PhD from the University of Windsor, she specializes in the intersection of domestic violence and animal cruelty. Her work focuses on understanding how animal abuse functions as a form of power and control in intimate partner violence, advocating for policy changes to protect both victims and their pets. Education includes a PhD in Sociology (2018, University of Windsor), MA in Criminology (2012, University of Ottawa), and BA (Hons) in Criminology (2009, Simon Fraser University). She is a core member of the Animal and Interpersonal Abuse Research Group, which has conducted groundbreaking studies on the link between pet abuse and domestic violence. Research highlights include demonstrating that 54% of abused women delay leaving violent relationships due to pet safety concerns. Her advocacy drives development of Safe Pet programs for domestic violence shelters, fostering collaboration between human and animal welfare sectors. Recent work includes a national census of domestic violence shelters' pet-related policies, funded by a major grant. Stevenson also explores perpetrators' perspectives through interviews with incarcerated men, aiming to understand motivations behind abuse. She emphasizes the need for trauma-informed practices among animal protection workers and seeks to create inclusive support systems for all victims of violence.

Thomas BeverView profile

Professor

• Linguistics
• Cognitive Science
• Psycholinguistics
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Thomas Bever is a Professor of Linguistics at the University of Arizona. His work bridges linguistics, cognitive science, and psycholinguistics, with a focus on syntax, language universals, and cognitive development. He is affiliated with the Department of Linguistics and maintains an active laboratory. Research interests include the biological foundations of language, neural network limitations in modeling language, comparative cognition between humans and animals, and the psychological reality of syntactic structures. Bever has explored how language processing interacts with motor systems and social perception. His recent articles analyze neural network deficiencies in language modeling, the evolutionary basis of human language capacity, and the cognitive mechanisms underlying syntactic processing. Key themes include language universals irreducible to processing constraints and the role of regression in developmental learning. Notable contributions include theories on visuomotor development stages, the role of event structure in comprehension, and the biolinguistic perspective on syntax. Bever's interdisciplinary work integrates experimental psycholinguistics with computational modeling and evolutionary theory.

• Language Acquisition
• Language Processing
• Linguistics
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Professor Mila Dimitrova Vulchanova is affiliated with NTNU's Department of Language and Literature within the Faculty of Humanities. Her research focuses on language acquisition, language processing, and neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly autism spectrum disorders (ASD). She leads major international projects like SCALA (HorizonEurope-UKRI), MultiplEYE (COST Action), and e-LADDA (MSCA ITN). Her work bridges linguistic theory, cognitive science, and clinical applications, emphasizing multilingualism and intervention strategies for developmental language deficits. Recent research explores figurative language processing in ASD, spatial communication universals, and the interplay between statistical learning and language development. She co-directs the Language Acquisition and Language Processing Lab and has coordinated several EU-funded initiatives addressing multilingualism and STEM education. Her publications span journals like Nature Human Behaviour , Autism Research , and Journal of Neurolinguistics , reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to language and cognition. Key grants include the NFR FRIHUM project on situated reference in language acquisition and the EDULANG grant focusing on multilingual education. She actively engages in outreach, including public lectures on language development and digital media's role in education.

• Linguistics
• Pragmatics
• Semantics
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Kaja Borthen is a Professor at the Department of Language and Literature at NTNU. Her research focuses on the intersection of pragmatics and semantics, particularly non-truth-conditional aspects of linguistic meaning. She investigates how pragmatic principles interact with encoded meaning to shape utterance interpretation in context, with specializations in referring expressions, implicatures, and pragmatic particles. Research Projects: NOT Project (2014-2017): Analyzed Norwegian pragmatic tags Cross-linguistic Nominal Forms Study (2007-2009) BREDT Project (2003-2006): Focused on anaphor resolution PhD Work (1999-2003): Examined Norwegian bare singulars Her recent work explores phenomena like pronominal right-dislocation in Norwegian and regional variation in pragmatic particles. She has contributed to foundational discussions on referential semantics and discourse coherence, integrating insights from relevance theory and cognitive linguistics. Teaching responsibilities include advanced courses in linguistic theory and research methodologies. Publications span journals like Glossa , Nordic Journal of Linguistics , and Journal of Pragmatics , reflecting her commitment to bridging theoretical linguistics with empirical discourse analysis.

• Psychology of Language
• Bilingualism
• Cognitive Neuroscience
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Dr Jan Rouke Kuipers is a Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Stirling. He holds an MSc in Cognitive Psychology and a PhD from Leiden University (2008), followed by postdoctoral research at Bangor University before joining Stirling in 2013. His research focuses on bilingualism, embodied semantics, dyslexia, and language production mechanisms. Key methods include ERP, eye-tracking, pupillometry, and TMS. He investigates how bilingual upbringing influences language learning, neural representation of meaning, visual-phonological deficits in dyslexia, and the neural correlates of attention through pupillometry. His recent work explores mobile cognition and cross-modal semantics. He is affiliated with the Cognition in Complex Environments research group and contributes to interdisciplinary projects on embodied cognition. Research interests span: (1) Bilingualism's cognitive effects, (2) Embodied semantics in visual/motor cortices, (3) Dyslexia's visual-phonological processing deficits, (4) Word selection processes in speech production, and (5) Pupillometry-ERP correlations in attention studies. His 28+ publications include studies on ERP markers of language change in bilingual toddlers, cross-cultural semantic processing, and neural plasticity in bilingual color perception. Methodologically, he combines ERP with eye-tracking to study visual attention and arousal relationships. Advising and grants: While specific student names aren't listed, his research involves collaborative teams at Stirling and international institutions. Grants likely support his work on embodied cognition and dyslexia interventions. He participates in the Mobile Cognition research program and leads projects at the Cognition in Complex Environments group.

• Reading Comprehension
• Linguistics
• Educational Psychology
• +3 more

Julie Van Dyke is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Child Study Center, Yale University. Her research focuses on reading comprehension mechanisms, linguistics, and educational interventions, employing eye-tracking technology and computational methods. She explores how text formatting, acoustic features, and linguistic structures influence comprehension across populations including ELL students and adolescents. Notable contributions include databases like DerLex and CompLex, analyzing word reading behavior through eye-movement studies. Her work bridges cognitive science with practical educational applications, addressing both theoretical and applied challenges in literacy development. Her academic contributions extend to special issue curation and peer-reviewed publication processes, reflecting her role in advancing scholarly discourse in reading research. While no explicit awards or student advisement are noted in the text, her prolific output since 2019 demonstrates sustained engagement with language processing, phonological awareness, and syntactic-semantic interactions in comprehension.

Rosalind ThorntonView profile

Professor

• Child Language Acquisition
• Syntax
• Semantics
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Rosalind Thornton is a Professor in the Department of Linguistics at Macquarie University, affiliated with the Centre for Language Sciences (CLaS). Her research focuses on children's acquisition of syntax, semantics, and morphology within the framework of Universal Grammar, particularly in relation to language delay (specific language impairment). She has contributed significantly to understanding innate linguistic knowledge versus environmental learning through experimental studies with young children. Her research interests include the syntax-semantics interface, cross-linguistic studies (e.g., Mandarin, Turkish), and the implications of child language data for theoretical syntax. Notably, she has explored how children with language impairments process negation, disjunction, and syntactic structures. Rosie has led several funded projects, including 'Unexpected Wide Scope Phenomena in Child Language' (2020–2022) and 'CLaS - MQRC' (2019–2021). Her publications span experimental methods, parameter setting in Universal Grammar, and language disorders. Despite no longer supervising students, her work has shaped understanding of linguistic deficits in children with SLI. Collaborations include studies on MEG systems for child language research and audio-visual tools for clinical applications. She is a key figure in the intersection of formal linguistics and developmental psycholinguistics.

Beth JefferiesView profile

Professor

• Neural basis of memory
• Language processing
• Cognitive control
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Beth Jefferies is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of York. Her research focuses on the neural basis of memory, language, and cognitive control, with a particular emphasis on semantic cognition and its breakdown in disorders such as stroke aphasia and semantic dementia. She employs advanced neuroimaging techniques (fMRI, MEG) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to explore how the brain dynamically organizes large-scale networks to support flexible thought. Dr. Jefferies holds a MA in Experimental Psychology from the University of Oxford and a PhD in Neuropsychology from the University of Bristol. Before joining York in 2007, she was an RCUK Research Fellow at the University of Manchester. Her work has been supported by prestigious grants, including an ERC Consolidator Grant (FLEXSEM) and multiple Wellcome Trust and Stroke Association awards. Research Interests : Neural substrates of semantic control and memory-guided cognition Default mode network and its role in semantic processing Functional connectivity in stroke and neurodegenerative diseases Phonological-semantic interactions in language Grants & Collaborations : ERC Consolidator Grant (FLEXSEM, EUR 2M, 2018–2024) Collaborations with institutions worldwide, including CNRS (Paris), the Montreal Neurological Institute, and the Chinese Academy of Sciences Awards : Mid-Career Prize (British Association of Cognitive Neuroscience, 2022) Cortex Prize (2010), Elizabeth Warrington Prize (2008) Teaching : Undergraduate courses on brain-behavior relationships and neuropsychology, including a focus on dementia and memory systems.

Helen GibbonView profile

Associate Professor

• Legal Education
• Homicide Law and Prosecutions
• Plea Negotiations
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Helen Gibbon is an Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), affiliated with the School of Law, Society & Criminology within the Law & Justice department. She holds additional roles as a Fellow of the Scientia Education Academy and a 2024 Nexus Fellow. Her research focuses on legal education, homicide law, plea negotiations, and drug law reform, with contributions to initiatives like the Australian Drug Law Reform Initiative (ADLaRI) at UNSW Law & Justice. Her teaching responsibilities include courses such as Crime & the Criminal Process, Criminal Laws, Drug Law and Policy, and the Police Powers Clinic. She has secured grants, including a 2018 UNSW Law Learning & Teaching Grant for research on criminal law education and a 2016 grant for interactive Moodle content development. Helen’s research spans drug policy analysis, policing practices, and legal pedagogy. Her recent work explores NSW’s coercive control legislation, Sydney policing strategies, and transnational drug policy shifts. Earlier studies addressed human rights issues among trans-Tasman migrants and alternative approaches to drug criminalization. Honors include the 2021 Australian Law Awards Academic of the Year finalist, the 2017 VCATE Teaching Excellence Award, and the 2014 UNSW Law School Teaching Award. She actively contributes to policy discussions through submissions on bail compliance, coercive control laws, and sexual assault consent frameworks.

• Administrative Law
• European Union Law
• Urban Law
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Antonio Cassatella is an Associate Professor of Administrative Law at the University of Trento’s Faculty of Law. He holds a PhD in Fundamental Freedoms in Constitutional, Administrative, European, and Comparative Law. His career includes roles as a researcher and professor in multiple Italian universities, including Padua, Trieste, and Bolzano. He has extensive teaching experience across disciplines like urban law, administrative process, and public policy, spanning over 20 years. Education: Graduated with honors in Law from the University of Trento (2001). PhD in Fundamental Freedoms (2006). Abilitazione scientifica nazionale for first-class professor in administrative law (2020). Research focuses on general administrative law, EU administrative law, urban planning law, and administrative procedure. He explores historical origins of administrative law and their impact on legal methodology. Key interests include administrative transparency, public-private law interactions, and intellectual property governance. Publications and Conferences: Over 30 articles and presentations on topics like judicial remedies, administrative discretion, urban governance, and ADR mechanisms. Active in international forums, including Valencia and Florence conferences, discussing EU law and urban policy. Professional Engagements: Member of editorial boards for Diritto Processuale Amministrativo and Diritto & Formazione . Served on public hiring committees for Trentino Province. Evaluated legal scholarship for ANVUR and peer-reviewed journals. Labs/Teams: Involved in interdisciplinary projects like the University of Trento’s Living Integration Law initiative, addressing migration governance and administrative justice.

• Pragmatics
• Semantics-Pragmatics Interface
• Accessibility Theory
• +5 more

Ariel Mira is a Full Professor in the Linguistics Department at Tel Aviv University, holding this position since 2006. Previously, they served as Associate Professor (1998-2006), Senior Lecturer (1992-1998), and Lecturer (1988-1992). They have held administrative roles including Chair of the Linguistics Department three times (1997-1999, 2003-2008, 2015-2018) and Chair of the Women’s Forum at Tel Aviv University (1997-1999). Education includes a Ph.D. in Linguistics from Tel Aviv University (1986), advised by Tanya Reinhart and Ellen Prince, an M.A. from the University of Pennsylvania (1978), and undergraduate studies at Tel Aviv University (1974-1976). Postdoctoral research was conducted at the University of London (1986-1987). Research focuses on pragmatics, semantics-pragmatics interface, accessibility theory, and grammaticalization. Key areas include scalar implicatures, reference linguistics, and relevance theory. Recent work explores pragmatic interpretations of linguistic constructs like 'or' and 'most', and semantic changes in verbs like 'bring' → 'give'. 2017–2020 Leadership roles in Societas Linguistica Europaea (President-elect, President, Vice-President) Notable publications include monographs on pragmatics (2010, 2008) and a highly cited book on noun-phrase accessibility (1990/2014) Administrative service includes roles in the School of Cultural Studies’ PhD Committee (2003–2007) and Budget Committee (1993–1997). Research has been published in top journals like Language , Journal of Linguistics , and Studies in Language .

Denise Paquette BootsView profile

Professor

• Interpersonal Violence
• Domestic Violence
• Child Abuse and Neglect
• +7 more

Dr. Denise Paquette Boots serves as the Senior Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education in the School of Economic, Political & Policy Sciences at the University of Texas at Dallas, where she is also a Professor of Public Policy and Political Economy. She has been at UT Dallas for over 18 years and holds additional appointments as a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Urban Policy Research and as affiliated faculty with the Center for Children and Families in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences. Dr. Boots earned her Ph.D. in Criminology from the University of South Florida in 2006, following an M.A. (2001) and B.A. (1995) in the same field from the same institution. Prior to her academic career, she was a U.S. Border Patrol Agent trainee and a Level 4 juvenile counselor for adjudicated youth. Ph.D. in Criminology - University of South Florida (2006) M.A. in Criminology - University of South Florida (2001) B.A. in Criminology - University of South Florida (1995) Dr. Boots' research focuses on interpersonal violence, with particular emphasis on domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, campus sexual assault, mental health issues in criminal justice contexts, capital punishment, human trafficking, gender pathways to crime and victimization, parricide, and evaluations of courts and criminal justice programs. Her work bridges criminology, public policy, and political economy, examining how social and institutional structures influence violence and victimization patterns. Analysis of Dr. Boots' recent publications reveals a strong focus on practical applications of criminological research to inform policy and practice. Her work spans domestic violence prevention, criminal justice education, campus safety initiatives, and the intersection of mental health and violence. She frequently collaborates with colleagues across disciplines, demonstrating the interdisciplinary nature of contemporary criminological research. Scientific Awards and Recognition Minnie Stevens Piper Professor of Texas (2020) University of Texas Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award President's Teaching Excellence Award for Tenured Faculty (2016) Love of Learning Award from Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society (2023, 2020, 2017) Evelyn Gilbert Unsung Hero Award (2016) Comet Teaching Awards (2016, 2015, 2013) Immediate Past President, Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (2023) President, Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (2022) Dr. Boots has secured over $1.8 million in research funding from private and public sources to support her work on violence prevention and criminal justice evaluation. She has served as a court-certified expert and consultant to numerous non-profit, government, and community organizations on issues related to family violence, human trafficking, sexual assault, mental health, and child abuse. Her leadership extends to mentoring students and junior faculty, with over 100 media interviews demonstrating her commitment to translating research for public understanding. As an active member of the academic community, Dr. Boots has held significant leadership roles including Program Head of Criminology (2016-2018) and Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education (2019-2024) before her current position as Senior Associate Dean. She continues to contribute to the field through her role as a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Urban Policy Research, where she examines the intersection of urban environments and criminal justice policy.