Luca Riccardelli serves as a Tutor in the Department of Comparative Linguistic and Cultural Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, where he contributes to academic instruction and research initiatives within the humanities framework. His scholarly focus spans core disciplines including: Linguistics - examining language structures and evolution Cultural Studies - analyzing societal narratives and symbolic systems Comparative Literature - investigating cross-cultural literary traditions Semiotics - studying sign systems and meaning production Intercultural Communication - exploring dialogue across cultural boundaries Professional correspondence may be directed to luca.riccardelli@unive.it , his primary institutional contact point.
Matthew Leonard is an Associate Professor at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine, affiliated with the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences . With a PhD in Cognitive Science from UC San Diego, his work focuses on neural systems in auditory and speech categorization , leveraging intracranial recordings and neuromodulation techniques like vagus nerve stimulation. Education: BA (Cognitive Science, Occidental College), MS & PhD (Cognitive Science, UC San Diego) His research spans auditory neuroscience , speech processing , and cognitive neurosurgery , supported by grants such as NIH R01DC015504 and DARPA N66001-17-2-4008. Key contributions include understanding neural encoding of speech sounds, cortical dynamics in bilingualism, and ethical considerations in intracranial electrophysiology. Recent publications analyze melody encoding and single-neuron speech representation , with collaborations across UCSF , UCSD , and UCI . He works in the Chang Lab , advancing brain-computer interfaces and neural rehabilitation . His work has strong implications for speech disorders , language acquisition , and neuroethics , with over 150 citations on his 2019 Neuron paper alone.
Dimitrios Kosmopoulos serves as Professor in the Computer Engineering and Informatics Department at the University of Patras, Greece, with extensive experience across multiple academic institutions including National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), Rutgers University, and University of Texas at Arlington. His research bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in accessibility, agriculture, and cultural heritage preservation. Education: B.Eng. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (1997) PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (2002) Professor Kosmopoulos' research integrates computer vision, machine learning, and signal processing to solve real-world problems. His primary focus areas include sign language recognition systems for museum accessibility, precision agriculture applications for crop monitoring and disease detection, and digital restoration of ancient scripts like Mycenaean Linear B. His methodological innovations frequently involve geometric analysis, time-series modeling, and multimodal data fusion techniques that advance both theoretical frameworks and practical implementations. Analysis of his recent publications (2023-2025) reveals three dominant research thrusts: accessibility technologies for deaf communities (particularly museum navigation systems), agricultural automation using computer vision (olive grading, tomato disease detection), and computational archaeology (Linear B tablet restoration). His work consistently employs cutting-edge approaches including geometric knowledge distillation, coupled learning architectures, and 3D motion analysis, demonstrating strong interdisciplinary connections between computer science, agriculture, and humanities. No scientific awards were documented in the provided source materials. While specific advising details and grant information were not explicitly stated, his leadership in projects like HealthSign (sign language healthcare systems) and MuseLearn (museum accessibility platforms) indicates substantial research funding and collaborative supervision activities spanning computer vision, robotics, and assistive technology domains. Professor Kosmopoulos operates within the Division of Hardware and Computer Architecture at the University of Patras, collaborating with the Computer Technology and Architecture Laboratory, VLSI Microelectronics Laboratory, Signals and Telecommunications Laboratory, and Computer Communications Networks Laboratory. His current research integrates these facilities to develop systems like the SignGuide project for museum tours and frameworks for early pest detection in greenhouse crops, emphasizing practical implementations of machine learning in constrained environments.
Lance Forshay is a Teaching Professor and ASL Language Director at the University of Washington's Department of Linguistics, within the College of Arts & Sciences. He has led the ASL minor program since its inception in 2007. With over 30 years of teaching experience across diverse educational settings, his career spans high school, university, interpreter mentorship, and religious education. Education: B.A. in Secondary Education and Mathematics from Gallaudet University (1992), M.S. in Ministry from Southern Christian University (1998). Research interests focus on Deaf Culture Studies, Audism and Oppressions in the Deaf community, Deaf Christian Heritage, ASL Fingerspelling Phonology, ASL Verb Morphology, and Sign Vocabulary Etymology. No specific grants or lab affiliations are listed in the provided information.
Dan Mathis is an ASL Assistant Teaching Professor at the University of Washington. His work focuses on American Sign Language, Deaf communities, and language education. He holds an M.A. in Sign Language Teaching and dual B.A. degrees in American Sign Language and Deaf Studies, both from Gallaudet University (2013 and 1998). Research interests include ASL bilingualism, language acquisition, and sociolinguistic aspects of Deaf culture. He teaches courses related to ASL and Deaf studies, though specific course titles are not listed here. No scientific awards, grants, or lab affiliations are noted in the provided text. Office hours require an email预约 for online appointments.
Elise Stickles is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English Language and Literatures at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Arts. She specializes in cognitive linguistics with particular focus on the relationship between language, spatial cognition, and metaphor. Her research examines how physical interaction with space influences language structure and meaning through multimodal constructions that integrate both verbal and gestural elements. Dr. Stickles received her BA from Vassar College and completed both her MA and PhD at the University of California, Berkeley. Her research lies at the intersection of conceptual metaphor theory and embodied construction grammar, focusing specifically on multimodal metaphoric constructions that include both linguistic and gestural content. She investigates how spatial perception shapes language and how language reflects cognitive processing of spatial relationships, employing diverse methodologies including experimental studies, computational analysis, and corpus-based approaches. Her publication record demonstrates consistent focus on metaphor analysis and spatial language processing, with particular emphasis on developing computational approaches to metaphor identification through the MetaNet project. Recent publications increasingly incorporate multimodal elements, examining how gestural content interacts with linguistic structures in metaphorical expression. Major Research Projects: MetaNet: A 'big data' approach to identifying and analyzing metaphoric language in large text corpora Multimodal Embodied Construction Grammar: A theoretical framework incorporating gestural and non-verbal content into linguistic representation
Dr. Anuradhi Welhenge is a Lecturer at Curtin University's School of Electrical Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. She holds a BSc in Electronics Engineering from Asian Institute of Technology (Thailand), Master of Biomedical Engineering from University of New South Wales (Australia), and Doctor of Engineering in Telecommunications from Asian Institute of Technology. With international work experience across Australia, Japan, Thailand, and Sri Lanka, her research spans biomedical engineering, IoT systems, and signal processing. Research interests focus on developing novel computational approaches for healthcare applications, including fog computing-based medical diagnosis systems, wireless body sensor networks for physiological monitoring, and deep learning solutions for telehealth. Her work integrates signal processing techniques with IoT architectures to create sustainable medical technologies. Articles demonstrate strong trends in AI applications for healthcare, particularly deep learning architectures applied to medical imaging diagnostics, physiological signal processing, and IoT-based health monitoring systems. Recent publications show growing emphasis on security frameworks for medical IoT and multi-modal healthcare applications. Scientific Awards: Asian Institute of Technology Fellowships (2011, 2012) Best Paper Awards at UMEDIA 2015 and IEEE ICKII 2019 University of Kelaniya Senate Research Honours (2021, 2022) Outstanding Researcher Award (2022) Active in academic service with memberships in IEEE, IET, and Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka. Coordinates industry-academia collaborations through telehealth research and student mentorship. Leads research on sensor network implementations and computational healthcare systems through university laboratory facilities, collaborating with international teams on medical IoT innovations.
Dr Anna Judson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Classics & Ancient History at Durham University, specializing in the Linear B writing system of prehistoric Greece (c.1400-1200 BCE). She holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge (2016) and has held fellowships at Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge (2016–2020) and the British School at Athens (2020–2022). Her research focuses on Mycenaean scribal practices, administrative systems, and the intersection of education and digital humanities. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Authority and actively contributes to Wikipedia editing initiatives through the Women's Classical Committee (#WCCWiki). Key research areas include: Linear B palaeography, Mycenaean linguistics, experimental archaeology of clay tablet production, and pedagogical strategies for classical languages. She has published extensively on orthographic variation, scribal training, and the socio-historical context of Mycenaean administrative records. Her recent work explores the chronology of Linear A/B scripts and the material culture of writing in Bronze Age Greece. Judson teaches classical Greek/Latin, the history of writing systems, and leads outreach activities including workshops on creating Linear B tablets. She has received EU Horizon 2020 funding for her ‘Writing at Pylos’ project and maintains a blog, 'It’s All Greek To Me', discussing archaeology, linguistics, and public engagement.
Professor Mohand Tahar Kechadi is a Full Professor at the School of Computer Science, University College Dublin (UCD), where he has been since 1999. His research focuses on Data Mining, Distributed Systems, Digital Forensics, and Healthcare Informatics. He has published over 260 articles and serves on editorial boards of journals like Future Generation Computer Systems and IST Transactions . He also holds roles in academic leadership, including directing UCD’s international BSc program in Sri Lanka and previously serving as Head of Teaching and Learning (2007–2012). Education: PhD and DEA (MSc) in Computer Science from the University of Lille, France; HDip in University Teaching & Learning from UCD. Research: Explores challenges in big data processing, including distributed data mining, cloud computing, and privacy-preserving techniques. Recent work addresses applications in healthcare (e.g., wearable devices, medical imaging), agriculture (precision farming), and cybersecurity (blockchain, IoT trust management). Grants: Led a grant on evaluating sugar-sweetened beverage taxes (2018–2019). Collaborates on projects like BigO, a public health decision support system for pediatric obesity. Teaching: Coordinates modules in Cloud Computing, Data Mining, and Distributed Systems. Developed a code-free cloud service for biomedical signal processing and advocates inclusive assessment strategies. Awards: None explicitly stated. Recognized for contributions to interdisciplinary research and education.
Ronda Ann Bryan, Ed.D., is a Lecturer in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Mississippi, affiliated with the School of Applied Sciences. She serves as faculty advisor for the student sign language organization Handband. Her office is located in NE1555 South Oxford Center, with regular office hours on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Dr. Bryan holds a B.A. in Psychology from Saint Leo University (1992) and an M.A. in Higher Education from the University of Mississippi (2011). She completed her doctoral dissertation on 'Experiences of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Mississippi Community College Students.' Her research focuses on post-secondary educational experiences of deaf and hard of hearing students and evidence-based practices in American Sign Language (ASL) instruction. She is a certified interpreter registered with The Mississippi Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (MRID), previously serving as its Vice President. Bryan teaches foundational ASL courses including ASL 111 (Beginning American Sign Language) and ASL 211 (Intermediate American Sign Language).
Karen Emmorey is a Distinguished Professor at San Diego State University (SDSU), holding dual appointments in the School of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences and the Department of Psychology. She serves as Director of the Laboratory for Language & Cognitive Neuroscience and is a member of the Executive Committee for the Center for Clinical and Cognitive Neuroscience. Her research focuses on the neurobiology of sign language, bilingualism, and cognitive processes in deaf populations. Education: Ph.D. in Linguistics (UCLA, 1987), M.A. and B.A. in Linguistics (UCLA, 1984 and 1982). Affiliations: Adjunct Professorships in Psychology (SDSU and UC San Diego), Fellowships in the Linguistic Society of America and American Association for the Advancement of Science. Her work explores how sign languages engage neural systems distinct from spoken languages, with studies on spatial cognition, lexical processing, and bilingual effects. Key contributions include demonstrating enhanced visual-spatial skills in signers and identifying neural correlates of iconicity in sign language comprehension. Awards: 2022 Danielson Award, 2020 Distinguished Career Award (Society for the Neurobiology of Language). Grants: NIH-funded studies on aging in deaf signers, reading efficiency in deaf adults, and ASL lexicon structure. NSF projects on neural dynamics of reading and lexical quality variables. Emmorey’s lab investigates language and cognition through electrophysiological (ERP) and neuroimaging (fMRI) methods, emphasizing cross-linguistic and cross-modal comparisons.
Miss Amber Dawn Shorter is a Lecturer in the Department of Modern Languages at The University of Texas at Arlington. She holds a BS in Deaf Education from the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (1999) and an MS in Deaf Studies/Deaf Education from Lamar University (2012). Her career includes teaching roles at the Missouri School for the Deaf, Pima Community College in Arizona, and serving as an ASL Specialist and English/ASL teacher at a Deaf School. She is a native of Oklahoma, born Deaf, and has dedicated her career to advancing Deaf education and ASL instruction. Education: BS in Deaf Education, University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, 1999 MS in Deaf Studies/Deaf Education, Lamar University, 2012 Research Interests: Focuses on ASL pedagogy, bilingual education for Deaf communities, and integrating Deaf cultural perspectives into language acquisition. Her work emphasizes accessibility and effective communication strategies for Deaf learners. Teaching: Currently teaches a range of ASL courses, including BEGINNING ASL I and II, INTERMEDIATE ASL I and II, and ADVANCED ASL DEPICTION. Her courses prioritize hands-on learning and cultural competency in ASL.
Mert D. Pesé is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Founding Director of the TigerSec Laboratory at Clemson University's School of Computing. His research focuses on autonomous vehicle security, adversarial machine learning, generative AI applications in security, and automotive data privacy. He holds a PhD in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Michigan (2022), an MSc in Electrical Engineering from Technische Universität München (2016), and dual BSc degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (2015). His work involves collaboration with automotive companies like BMW, General Motors, Ford, Audi, DENSO, and Harman, supported by grants from the US Army GVSC and NSA. Recent projects include DENSO-funded research with Purdue University and leadership in the TigerSec Lab, which has onboarded PhD students Alkim Domeke and David Fernandez and Master’s student Jan de Voor. Key research trends in his publications emphasize securing automotive networks (e.g., CAN Bus vulnerabilities), adversarial attacks on AI-driven systems, and privacy-preserving techniques for vehicular data. His frameworks like FuzzSense and AutoWatch showcase innovations in automotive software testing and driver behavior analysis. Grants and collaborations highlight applied security solutions for modern vehicles, while his TigerSec Lab serves as a hub for exploring cutting-edge automotive cybersecurity challenges.
Jody Cripps is an Associate Professor of American Sign Language (ASL) in the Department of Languages at Clemson University's College of Arts and Humanities. He holds a Ph.D. in Second Language Acquisition and Teaching from the University of Arizona (2008), an M.A. from the same institution (2002), and a B.A. from Gallaudet University (1998). His research focuses on Universal Design, Signed Music, Signed Language Pathology, and literacy acquisition for deaf children. He co-founded two non-profit organizations and serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Society for American Sign Language Journal . His work includes grant-funded projects such as a Canadian Council of Arts-supported signed musical case study ( The Black Drum ) and a Martha’s Vineyard Sign Language Revival initiative. Cripps teaches courses on ASL linguistics, deaf history, and signed language development. He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to advance accessibility and literacy programs for deaf populations. Notable publications include studies on signed music aesthetics, emergency preparedness for signing communities, and pedagogical innovations in ASL education. His research emphasizes visual and performative arts as tools for cultural expression and community engagement.
Mr. Kevin Taylor is a Senior Lecturer and Academic Program Coordinator for the Special Education: American Sign Language program at George Mason University's College of Education and Human Development. He holds a Master of Arts (MA) from Gallaudet University. His role involves coordinating academic programs focused on integrating American Sign Language within special education frameworks. Taylor's work emphasizes inclusive educational practices for deaf and hard-of-hearing students, leveraging his expertise in linguistics and pedagogy. Though no specific research publications or awards are listed here, his professional focus aligns with advancing accessibility in education through specialized language instruction. Courses taught by Taylor likely pertain to special education methodologies, ASL integration, and curriculum design for diverse learners. Additional responsibilities may include advising students in the program and collaborating with faculty on curricular initiatives.
