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Emmanuel NikiemaView profile

Associate Professor

• Linguistic Theory
• Descriptive Analyses
• Phonology
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Emmanuel Nikiema is an Associate Professor of French and Linguistics at the University of Toronto, specializing in phonology, morphology, and linguistic theory. He joined the university in 1994 after a research fellowship at Laval University and has held visiting positions at institutions including the University of Chicago, CNRS, and universities in Japan and South Korea. Education: PhD in Linguistics, Université du Québec à Montréal (1992) MA in Linguistics, Université du Québec à Montréal Maîtrise ès-Lettres, Université de Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) Licence ès-Lettres, Université de Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) His research focuses on syllabic representations, licensing mechanisms, and the phonology/morphology of Creole, Romance, and African languages. He has published extensively on Haitian Creole, French lexifier creoles, and African languages like Kirundi, with a monograph on French phonology and morphology (Brousseau & Nikiema 2001). Scientific Awards and Grants: SSHRC Research Grant (Co-investigator, 2007–2010) Interdisciplinary Team Research Grant (Canada Foundation for Innovation, 2002) Research Fellowship (French CNRS, 2000) SSHRC Research Grant (Co-investigator, 1999–2002) He serves as Associate Editor for Mosaic , a refereed journal for language teachers, and contributes to editorial boards of linguistic journals. His 2020 edited volume, Second Language Pedagogies: From Theory to Practice , reflects his interest in language teaching methodologies.

• Speech Perception
• Speech Production
• Prosody
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Laura Smorenburg is an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University's Department of Languages, Literature and Communication under the Institute for Language Sciences . Her work focuses on experimental phonetics and speech processing, particularly in second language acquisition and neurodevelopmental disorders. Academic affiliation: Utrecht University Department: Languages, Literature and Communication Institute: Language Sciences Teaching: Courses in 'Prescribing and Describing English', 'The Psychology of Second Language Acquisition', and 'The Sound Lab' Research Interests include: Prosody in speech perception and production Language acquisition in neurodiverse populations Forensic phonetics applications Acoustic analysis of speech sounds (fricatives, nasals) Speaker-dependent variability in speech Key Publications (2015-2024) demonstrate consistent focus on: Acoustic-phonetic analysis across Dutch dialects Prosodic features in atypical populations Statistical modeling of speech patterns Cross-linguistic communication studies Forensic speech science applications Telecommunication signal processing

• Linguistics
• Lexical Semantics
• Phonotactics
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Jurga Trimonytė-Bikelienė is an Associate Professor at Vytautas Magnus University's Education Academy, working within the Department of Lithuanian Studies. She holds a Doctor of Sciences degree (awarded in 2011) and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2018. Her academic career demonstrates a strong commitment to Lithuanian language studies and linguistic research, with particular focus on specialized areas of linguistic analysis. Doctor of Sciences (2011) Associate Professor (2018) Specialized in Lithuanian language structure and folk song linguistics Professor Trimonytė-Bikelienė's research interests center on the periphery of lexical systems, with particular emphasis on Lithuanian folk song refrains, lexical semantics, and phonotactic patterns. Her work explores the intersection of language structure and cultural expression, analyzing how seemingly meaningless linguistic elements function within traditional Lithuanian songs. She investigates phenomena such as onomatopoeic refrains, quasi-lexical elements, and quasi-derivational structures that exist at the boundaries of conventional language systems. Her research contributes to understanding the complex relationship between sound patterns, meaning, and cultural context in Lithuanian linguistic traditions. Analysis of Professor Trimonytė-Bikelienė's publication record reveals a consistent focus on Lithuanian folk song refrains and their linguistic structures. Her work demonstrates methodological rigor in examining the phonotactic patterns, syllabic structures, and semantic properties of these linguistic elements. Over the past decade, she has published extensively on onomatopoeic refrains (constituting approximately 90% of studied refrains), quasi-lexical refrains (8.5%), and the rarer quasi-derivational and combinational refrains. Her research shows that Lithuanian folk song refrains predominantly follow open syllable patterns (92.1%) with vowel endings (79.5%), revealing systematic phonological constraints within what might appear to be arbitrary linguistic elements. Professor Trimonytė-Bikelienė has demonstrated commitment to educational development through her work on language culture materials for sports education students. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the available materials, her publication record indicates sustained research activity across multiple venues including conference proceedings, academic journals, and edited collections. Her collaborative work on publications honoring Martynas Mažvydas and analyzing Kristijonas Donelaitis demonstrates engagement with broader Lithuanian literary and cultural heritage.

Young-mee Yu ChoView profile

Professor

• Korean Language
• Linguistics
• Phonology
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Young-mee Yu Cho is a Professor of Korean Language and Culture at Rutgers University 's School of Arts and Sciences. She specializes in Korean linguistics, foreign language education, and translation studies. Ph.D. in Linguistics, Stanford University B.A. in English, Seoul National University Research interests include: Korean phonology (syllable structure, laryngeal contrasts) Pragmatics of honorifics in Asian linguistics Korean as a Foreign Language (KFL) pedagogy Translation of Korean humanities works Digital archiving of Korean historical materials Her publications span phonology , pedagogy , and translation projects , with a focus on Korean heritage learners and interdisciplinary approaches to language education. Recent work includes the DITTA Korean Humanities Translation Series and digital archives of the William Elliot Griffis Collection . Scientific awards include: 31st Sejong Presidential Award (2012) Korean American Day Honoree (2021) The 2020 Excellent Scholarly Publication Award Multiple grants from Korea Foundation, Tuttle, and JSPS She has led Korean curriculum development nationally and currently chairs the Humanities Plus Initiative at Rutgers.

Andrew KostakisView profile

Assistant Professor

• Phonology
• Sound Changes
• Historical Germanic Linguistics
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Andrew Kostakis is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Languages & Literature at Austin Peay State University. His research focuses on Phonology, Sound Changes, and Historical Germanic Linguistics. He holds a Dual Ph.D. in Linguistics and German from Indiana University. Ph.D. in Linguistics, Indiana University Ph.D. in German, Indiana University His research explores phonological patterns in historical languages such as Gothic, Old High German, and Latin, with a particular interest in consonant evolution and metrical structures. Recent work examines mid vowel phonology in Germanic languages and the status of /w/ in Old High German. Publications span from phonological analyses of Gothic and Latin to reviews of major linguistic handbooks. His work bridges theoretical phonology with historical and sociolinguistic perspectives, emphasizing cross-linguistic comparisons and sound change mechanisms. No scientific awards are listed. No advising/grant information is provided. No lab affiliations are mentioned.

San DuanmuView profile

Professor

• Linguistics
• Phonology
• Syllable Structure
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San Duanmu is a Professor of Linguistics at the University of Michigan, where he holds an affiliation with the Department of Linguistics. His research focuses on phonology, syllable structure, tonal patterns, and Chinese language studies. Recent activities include presenting at the Cornell Linguistics Circle (October 2024) on 'Feature Theory: Questions and Solutions,' and delivering an informal talk at Cornell's Phonetics Lab about a language-independent algorithm for phonetic segmentation. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with empirical research, particularly in Mandarin and other Chinese dialects. Key research interests include prosody, phonological features, and the interaction between syntax and phonology. He has extensively studied syllable structure variation across languages, tone systems in Chinese dialects, and lexical phonology. His corpus-based analyses often address questions of wordhood criteria, phonological constraints, and morphosyntactic interactions. Active in academic service, Duanmu has reviewed manuscripts for journals like Language and Linguistics and Journal of East Asian Linguistics . His contributions span theoretical frameworks such as Optimality Theory and Autosegmental Phonology, with a focus on solving 'spotty-data' challenges in phonological analysis.

Bjarke FrellesvigView profile

Professor

• Japanese Linguistics
• Historical Linguistics
• General Linguistics
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Professor Bjarke Frellesvig holds the position of Professor of Japanese Linguistics at the University of Oxford and is an Official Fellow at Hertford College. His academic career spans institutions including the University of Copenhagen, University of Oslo, and multiple visiting roles at Japanese institutions. He served as Director of the Research Centre for Japanese Language and Linguistics in Oxford and leads the Oxford-NINJAL Corpus of Old Japanese project. Professor of Japanese Linguistics, Oriental Studies, University of Oxford (2008–present) Director, Research Centre for Japanese Language and Linguistics, Oxford (2009–present) Official Fellow, Hertford College, Oxford (1999–present) His research focuses on the historical development of the Japanese language, particularly phonology, morphology, and syntax. He has published extensively on proto-Japanese reconstruction, Old Japanese corpus analysis, and transitivity alternations. Notable works include A History of the Japanese Language (2010) and the Oxford-NINJAL Corpus of Old Japanese (2018–ongoing). Scientific awards include the largest Arts and Humanities Research Council grant (£990,000) for Pre-Modern Japanese studies and the University of Copenhagen Gold Medal for his dissertation. His research projects involve international collaboration with institutions like NINJAL (Tokyo) and British Academy partnerships, producing annotated digital corpora and dictionaries for Old Japanese studies.

Chris Wen-chao LiView profile

Professor

• Sound Change
• Language Contact
• Diglossia
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Chris Wen-Chao Li is a Professor of Linguistics at San Francisco State University (SFSU) in the Department of Modern Languages & Literatures, part of the College of Liberal and Creative Arts. He has held academic positions at institutions including National Taiwan Normal University, the University of Minnesota, and served as Adjunct Professor at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey. His career began with BBC current affairs production in London before transitioning into academia. Dr. Li earned his M.Phil. and D.Phil. in General Linguistics and Comparative Philology from Oxford University, with research focusing on Mandarin sound change and Chinese phonology. His academic leadership roles at SFSU include coordinating the Chinese Program (2012–2018) and directing the Pacific Asian Studies Minor since 2015. He teaches courses in linguistics, translation/interpretation, news writing, and advanced Chinese language. His research interests span sound change, language contact, diglossia, phonological translation, and Mandarin phonology. Notable contributions include books like A Diachronically-Motivated Segmental Phonology of Mandarin Chinese (1999) and Routledge Course in Chinese Media Literacy (2016). His recent work examines topics like Mandarin tone evolution, diglossia dynamics, and the sociolinguistic implications of Chinese romanization systems. Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches, with articles in journals like Encyclopedia of Chinese Language and Linguistics and Language and Communication . His translations of Chinese literary works appear in Renditions and The Chinese Pen . Active in professional service, he has presented at international conferences and contributed to media commentary on language-related topics. Dr. Li’s scholarly activities are complemented by editorial work and public engagement, reflecting a commitment to advancing linguistic understanding across cultural boundaries.

Mae CarrollView profile

Lecturer

• Linguistics
• Morphology
• Linguistic Typology
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Mae Carroll is a Lecturer in Linguistics at the University of Melbourne's School of Languages and Linguistics. She specializes in Papuan languages, particularly their morphological and typological structures. Her research focuses on inflectional morphology, language evolution, and computational modelling. She holds a PhD from the Australian National University (2017) and has held fellowships at the University of Surrey’s Surrey Morphology Group. She is affiliated with the Research Unit for Indigenous Language and the Evolution of Cultural Diversity Initiative. Her research interests include descriptive linguistics, linguistic typology, and language documentation. Key projects involve the Yei language documentation (Endangered Language Documentation Programme), the digitization of the 'Lexicon of Proto Oceanic,' and the Yamfinder database comparing 30+ Southern New Guinea languages. Awards include the British Academy Newton International Fellowship and multiple grants from the British Academy and University of Surrey. Recent publications explore exponence in paradigms, distributed morphological structures, and phonological patterns in Ngkolmpu. Her work combines traditional field methods with computational approaches, emphasizing community-led language documentation to preserve endangered languages for both academic and community use.

Michele LoporcaroView profile

Professor

• Phonological Theory
• Morphological Theory
• Syntactic Theory
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Michele Loporcaro is a Full Professor of Romance Linguistics (Italian Historical Linguistics) at the University of Zurich since 2000. He previously held academic positions at the University of Zurich, University of Calabria, and University of Padua. Romanische Seminar, University of Zurich Scuola Normale Superiore, Pisa Research interests include: Comparative Romance Linguistics Italian Dialectology (phonology, morphology, syntax) Historical Linguistics and Language Contact Phonological, Morphological and Syntactic Theory Linguistic Historiography Notable publications span topics like grammatical gender systems, vowel length evolution, and morphosyntactic variation in Italo-Romance dialects. His 2018 book Gender from Latin to Romance was a finalist for the AAP Prose Awards. Scientific recognition : Premio Borgia (1989) Premio Antonio Feltrinelli (2012) Fellow of Academia Europaea (2011–) Visiting Fellow at Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin (2013-14) Research leadership includes directing the Zurich Database of Agreement in Italo-Romance (SNSF-funded), co-editing major linguistic journals, and organizing international conferences on Romance linguistics. He has supervised 25+ PhD students and led fieldwork in Sardinia, Sicily, and other Romance-speaking regions.

• Psycholinguistics
• Cognitive Mechanisms of Reading and Writing
• Orthography
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Christiane SOUM is a Lecturer in the Department of Language Sciences at Toulouse Jean Jaurès University, where she has been a faculty member since September 2000. She is affiliated with the NeuroPsychoLinguistics Laboratory (LNPL) and contributes to interdisciplinary research in linguistics, psycholinguistics, and clinical language disorders. She teaches applied methodology, psycholinguistics, and linguistics at both the university and the Toulouse School of Speech Therapy. Research Interests: Her work centers on the cognitive mechanisms underlying reading and writing, with a focus on orthographic difficulties influenced by phonological constraints—particularly the phenomenon of liaison in French. She investigates spelling acquisition in first and second languages, dyslexia/dysorthography, and the oral-written interface. Her research spans developmental, clinical, and neurocognitive perspectives. Publication Trends: Over the past 25 years, her publications reflect a sustained focus on orthographic processing, phonological influences on spelling, and clinical applications. Recent work includes collaborations on L2 learners and neuroimaging studies, demonstrating an integration of psycholinguistic theory with clinical and technological tools. Scientific Contributions: Co-developer of the ETAL protocol for assessing acquired reading disorders Lead researcher in the DynaPen project for dysorthography diagnosis Collaborator on the Ordyslexie (with Synapse and Microsoft) and Colibri (with Belin) projects Active participant in clinical tool development with HappyNeuron Advising and Grants: Christiane SOUM has co-supervised doctoral theses in neuropsychology and language sciences, including Samuel Planton’s fMRI/TMS study on handedness and writing, and Clara Solier’s research on orthographic input in L2 phonology. While specific grant details are not listed, her involvement in multi-institutional collaborative projects indicates sustained funding and research leadership. Labs and Teams: She is a key member of the NeuroPsychoLinguistics Laboratory (LNPL) at Toulouse Jean Jaurès University, contributing to interdisciplinary research that bridges linguistics, cognitive science, and speech therapy. Her work involves close collaboration with CeRCA (University of Poitiers), INSERM, and industry partners.

Lene AntonsenView profile

Professor

• Sami Linguistics
• Indigenous Language Technology
• Computational Linguistics
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Lene Antonsen is a Professor of Sami Linguistics at the Department of Language and Culture, Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Teacher Education, UiT The Arctic University of Norway. Her research and teaching are centered on the linguistic and technological aspects of Sami languages, with a focus on language preservation, computational modeling, and pedagogy. University: UiT The Arctic University of Norway School: Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Teacher Education Department: Department of Language and Culture Email: lene.antonsen@uit.no Research Interests: Lene Antonsen’s work spans Sami dialects, grammatical structures, language change, and the development of digital tools such as machine translation and digital dictionaries. She is deeply involved in applying language technology to support Sami language use in education and public life. Recent Research Trends: Her recent publications reflect a strong trend in computational linguistics for Indigenous languages, particularly focusing on rule-based NLP, morphological modeling, and the use of North Saami as a pivot for translating into other Saami languages. She explores both theoretical linguistic phenomena and practical applications in education and language revitalization. Scientific Contributions: While no formal awards are listed, her extensive publication record in journals like Acta Borealia , Morphology , and Nordlyd demonstrates significant scholarly impact. She is a key contributor to the GiellaLT infrastructure, a multilingual, rule-based NLP framework for minority languages. Teaching and Advising: She teaches courses in North Saami at both bachelor’s and master’s levels and supervises master’s and PhD students. Her pedagogical work includes integrating authentic texts into grammar exercises and linking language learning to practical activities. Research Groups and Projects: She is a member of the Giellatekno research group and involved in projects such as the development of digital resources for Sami languages and a 2023 writing seminar for publication. Her work often involves collaboration with Trond Trosterud, Laura Alexis Janda, and other experts in computational and Indigenous linguistics.

• Loanword Phonology
• Optimality Theory
• Foreign Accent Perception
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Dr. Marek Radomski is an Adjunct Professor at the Department of English and General Linguistics within the Faculty of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at the University of Marie Curie-Skłodowska, Poland. His research focuses on loanword phonology, Optimality Theory, and foreign accent perception in Polish-English linguistic interactions. Specializes in Polish consonant clusters' adaptation by English speakers Investigates sonority principles and markedness in cross-linguistic contexts Active participant in international phonology/phonetics conferences Recent publications analyze Polish CC cluster adaptation mechanisms, foreign accent phonetic properties, and Polish vowel mapping in English loanwords. His work employs Optimality Theory to explain cross-linguistic phonological phenomena. Academic stays include research visits to: Radboud University (2015), University of Amsterdam (2014), University of Reading (2013), University College London (2012), and St Mary’s University College (2012).

• Catalan Philology
• Phonology
• Language Acquisition
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Blanca Palmada Felez is an Associate Professor at the University of Girona, affiliated with the Department of Philology and Communication and the Institute of Catalan Language and Culture. She has held significant administrative roles including Director of the Department of Philology and Philosophy (1993–1996), Director of Student Recruitment (1999–2002), Vice President for Academic Affairs (2002–2005), and served as University and Research Secretary for the Government of Catalonia (2006–2009). Education B.A. Catalan Philology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (1986) M.A. Theoretical Linguistics, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (1989) Ph.D. Catalan Philology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (1991) M.Sc. Brain and Cognition, Universitat Pompeu Fabra (2017) Research Focus Her work centers on Catalan phonology, language acquisition, and linguistic theory, with emphasis on phonological development in children, feature organization in speech sounds, and normative aspects of the Catalan language. She investigates articulatory phonetics, assimilation processes, and multilingualism in higher education. Publications Overview Her research spans theoretical phonology (feature geometry, OCP applications), acoustic analysis of Catalan prosody, and empirical studies on consonant acquisition in children. Recent work (2008–2012) addresses multilingual education policy and developmental phonology, while earlier publications (1990–2002) focus on segmental phonology and dialectal variations in Iberian languages. Doctoral Advising Sílvia Llach Carles (2007): Fonaments fonètics de l’adquisició de la fonologia de les consonants del català Beatriz Blecua Falgueras (2001): Las vibrantes del español: manifestaciones acústicas y processos fonéticos Research Group She is a member of the Research Group in History of the Language and Normative Language at the University of Girona.

Marketa CaravolasView profile

Associate Professor

• Literacy Development
• Dyslexia
• Cross-Linguistic Studies
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Marketa Caravolas is an Associate Professor in Psychology at Bangor University, Wales, UK. She earned her PhD in Psychology from McGill University (1996) after initial training as a teacher and clinician in Montreal, focusing on children with learning disorders. Since 1997, she has led academic and research efforts at Bangor, directing the Miles Dyslexia Centre (2008–2014). Her work spans literacy development, dyslexia, cross-linguistic studies, bilingualism, and phonological/spelling development. Key Research Areas: Literacy development in typical and atypical populations Cross-linguistic investigations of language-general vs. language-specific factors Creation of standardized test batteries for Czech, Slovak, English, Spanish, and Welsh literacy Development of MABEL: Multilanguage Assessment Battery for Early Literacy Neurodevelopmental disorders impacting literacy (dyslexia, DCD, language delay) Academic Contributions: She supervises PhD and undergraduate students, teaches modules on Disorders of Literacy and Bilingualism: Research and Methods , and leads externally funded international projects. Her publications address orthographic consistency, phoneme awareness, and handwriting-legibility correlations in dyslexia. Notable Projects: MABEL tool development (2021–2024), remote literacy programs (2020–2025), and ELDEL (2008–2022) for European literacy enhancement.