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• Phonetics
• Prosody
• Multimodal Communication
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Gilbert Ambrazaitis is a Senior Lecturer in Swedish as a second language and a phonetics researcher at Linnaeus University, Department of Swedish Language. He holds a PhD in Phonetics (2010) and an M.A. in Phonetics and Digital Speech Processing (2004). His research focuses on prosody, particularly the multimodal interaction between speech and bodily movements, and children's acquisition of contrastive intonation. He leads an externally funded project on contrastive focus production in children and collaborates with the Linnaeus University Centre for Intermedial and Multimodal Studies (IMS) and the Educational Linguistics research group. Educations: PhD in Phonetics (2010), M.A. in Phonetics (2004) Affiliations: Linnaeus University Centre for Intermedial and Multimodal Studies (IMS), Educational Linguistics, LiLa Lab (Language, Cognition & Culture Lab) Research Interests: Prosody, multimodal communication, intonation acquisition, Swedish phonetics, speech-gesture interaction. His work bridges phonetics, linguistics, and education, with projects like 'Learning to Focus' exploring children’s intonation development across dialects. He also investigates the role of gestures and head movements in Swedish news presentations. Key Projects: Leading 'Learning to Focus' (Riksbankens Jubileumsfond) and collaborating on 'Alternative Media Logic' (Swedish Research Council). Current studies include embodied pronunciation training and media production analysis. Labs/Teams: Linnaeus University Language, Cognition and Culture Lab (LiLa Lab), part of interdisciplinary networks like Nordic Research Network for Educational Linguistics (NordEdLing).

• Software Engineering
• Formal Verification
• Model-Driven Engineering
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Petra Kaufmann is an academic at TU Wien's Institut für Softwaretechnik und Interaktive Systeme. Her research focuses on formal verification techniques for software models, model-driven engineering, and model versioning. She has contributed to advancing methodologies for consistency checking in multiview models, semantic-aware merging of UML diagrams, and SAT-based model debugging tools. Her work integrates formal methods like OCL and CTL with practical software development challenges. Kaufmann collaborates on educational initiatives, such as modernizing UML teaching tools, and explores model versioning solutions for collaborative software projects. Key research areas include: Formal verification of software models Model consistency and versioning UML-based system modeling Automated debugging and conflict resolution SAT-based analysis tools Her recent publications emphasize semantic-aware approaches to model evolution and merging, addressing challenges in maintaining consistency across state machines and sequence diagrams. She has advised students like Robert Bill on software model checking and model-driven engineering topics. Her work bridges theoretical formal methods with practical software development workflows, particularly in collaborative environments.

Alex LascaridesView profile

Professor

• Theoretical Linguistics
• Formal Semantics and Pragmatics
• Natural Language Processing
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Alex Lascarides is a Professor of Semantics in the School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh, holding the Chair in Semantics. He is affiliated with the Institute for Language, Cognition and Computation and currently on sabbatical. His research focuses on the formal semantics and pragmatics of discourse and conversation, including gesture interpretation, strategic dialogue, and interactive task learning. He co-authored Logics of Conversation , a foundational text on Segmented Discourse Representation Theory (SDRT). Research Interests: Theoretical Linguistics: Formal semantics/pragmatics, discourse coherence Natural Language Processing: Dialogue systems, gesture analysis Artificial Intelligence: Human-robot interaction, policy learning in complex games Key Projects: TAS Governance Node (UKRI, 2021–2024) – Trustworthy Autonomous Systems SDRT – Ongoing work modeling discourse interpretation ROSIE Project (2001–2005) – Robust semantic interpretation in dialogue Education: Doctorate in Linguistics/Computational Linguistics (not explicitly stated, inferred from career trajectory). Labs/Teams: Leads research on discourse semantics and embodied interaction at the University of Edinburgh. Collaborates internationally on multimodal communication and AI ethics.

Gopala Krishna AnumanchipalliView profile

Assistant Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Neuroscience
• Signal Processing
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Gopala Krishna Anumanchipalli is the Robert E. and Beverly A. Brooks Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at UC Berkeley and holds an adjunct position at the Department of Neurosurgery at UCSF. His research focuses on the intersection of speech processing, neuroscience, and AI, particularly in assistive technologies for speech restoration and rehabilitation in paralyzed patients. He leads the Berkeley Speech Group, part of the Berkeley Artificial Intelligence Research (BAIR) Lab. Education: Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering (IST, Lisbon, 2013) Ph.D. in Language and Information Technologies (Carnegie Mellon University, 2013) B.Tech and M.S. in Computer Science (IIIT Hyderabad, 2008) Research Interests: Human-centered speech technologies, bio-inspired spoken language systems, neural mechanisms of speech, brain-computer interfaces, and healthcare applications. Recent work includes decoding speech directly from brain signals and developing neuroprosthetics for communication restoration. Publications: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles in top venues like Nature , Nature Neuroscience , and NeurIPS , with a focus on speech decoding, articulatory modeling, and model editing in AI. Notable contributions include a high-performance neuroprosthesis for speech decoding and avatar control (Nature, 2023). Awards: 2023 Hellman Fellow 2022 Google Faculty Research Award 2021 Rose Hills Innovator Program Advising & Labs: Mentors over 10 PhD students in interdisciplinary projects. Active in labs like BAIR and collaborates with UCSF on clinical applications of speech neurotechnology.

• Visual Communication
• User Experience
• E-Learning
• +36 more

Antonio Fernández Coca is a Full Professor at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB) in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, specializing in Architectural Graphic Expression. With a career spanning over three decades, he has pioneered transmedia educational strategies, integrating podcasts, YouTube channels, and MOOC courses like “A dibujar se aprende dibujando” to modernize architectural drawing pedagogy. His research focuses on the convergence of technology and creativity, particularly in user experience (UX), visual communication, and digital transformation in higher education. He has led projects such as “The speaking landscape” and “Genius - Up! Multimodal Educational Video Game” , while advocating for generational language adaptation and collaborative learning models. Doctorate in Computer Science (UIB, 2003) European Master of Arts in Image Synthesis and Computer Animation (Middlesex University, 1991) Licenciatura in Fine Arts (University of Seville, 1989) His academic output includes 15 recent publications analyzing transmedia education, digital platforms, and architectural visualization. Notable awards include the 2013 Universia/Santander Universities Award for OpenCourseWare (OCW) innovation. Current projects involve inter-university collaborations (e.g., with Universitat Rovira i Virgili) and developing digital tools for architectural drawing. His philosophy emphasizes “connecting, transforming, and inspiring” through technology-driven, student-centric methodologies.

• Slavic Linguistics
• Onomastics
• Ethnolinguistics
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Professor Feliks Czyżewski is a distinguished academic at the Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS) in Poland, affiliated with the Faculty of Philology and serving as Department Head of Ukrainian Philology (1998-2017). His career spans over four decades with key roles including Associate Professor (2000-2016), Director of the Institute of Slavic Philology (2003-2013), and Full Professor since 2016. Academic Credentials : Masters Degree (1972) in Polish Dialectology PhD (1982) in Folk Dialects Habilitation (1995) in Ukrainian Polish Dialect Phonetics Professor Title (2014) Research Specialization : Czyżewski's work focuses on Slavic linguistics with particular emphasis on onomastics (anthroponymy, microtoponymy, zoonymy) in the Polish-Ukrainian-Belarusian borderlands. His research spans: Polish and Ukrainian dialectology (synchronic & diachronic) Language contact and bilingualism Ethnolinguistics and folklore Sociolinguistic mapping Historical Polish language development Funerary epigraphy Academic Contributions : His 15 most recent publications demonstrate methodological innovation in: Dialect atlas compilation Cross-border cultural projects Epigraphic language analysis Lexicographical techniques Interdisciplinary fieldwork Borderland onomastic systems Awards & Distinctions : Czyżewski's career has been recognized with: Polish State Medals: Silver Cross of Merit (1987), Gold Cross of Merit (2013) Academic distinctions: Medal of the National Education Commission (2015), Honorary Citizen of Włodawa (2019) International recognition: Ukrainian National Academy distinction (2019), Bulgarian cultural award (2013) University-level honors: 4 awards from UMCS (1987-2013) Mentorship & Grants : He has supervised 7 PhD students and over 130 MA candidates. His leadership includes: 3 Polish Ministry of Science projects (2004-2012) Transborder initiatives: Bug River cemeteries (2013-15), Polish-Belarusian musical heritage (2013-15) Atlas projects: Polish dialects (1975-77), Eastern Slavic dialects (1984-86)

Cayenna Ponchione-BaileyView profile

Research Fellow

• Social Psychology of Music
• Sociopolitical Aspects of Orchestral Performance
• Historically Informed Performance Practice
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Dr. Cayenna Ponchione-Bailey is a Research Associate at the School of Languages, Arts and Societies at the University of Sheffield, where she holds a prestigious Leverhulme Early Career Research Fellowship. She simultaneously serves as Director of Performance at St Catherine's College, University of Oxford, and as Conducting Fellow with the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra. Her unique career bridges practical orchestral conducting with scholarly research, focusing on the social dynamics of musical performance across diverse cultural contexts. Her research centers on the social-psychological and socio-political dimensions of orchestral music-making, examining everything from micro-level communication between performers to the geopolitical significance of orchestras. Dr. Ponchione-Bailey has pioneered innovative technological approaches to studying orchestral performance, developing specialized tools to capture musicians' real-time experiences and micro-timing data from large ensembles. Her groundbreaking work on the orchestral music of Afghanistan documents its history while actively supporting musicians in exile following the Taliban's return to power, ensuring this musical tradition continues to flourish internationally. Dr. Ponchione-Bailey's scholarly output reveals a consistent integration of empirical research methods with practical conducting experience. Her publications demonstrate growing interest in how orchestral practices intersect with broader social justice issues, particularly regarding Afghanistan and environmental concerns. She has developed sophisticated methodological approaches that capture the complex, contingent nature of creative decision-making in orchestral settings, challenging traditional notions of hierarchical authority in performance. Leverhulme Early Career Research Fellowship Percussive Arts Society Composition Contest Winner (2004) Multiple Arts Council England project grants AHRC funding for 'Transforming 19th-Century Historically Informed Practice' As an active conductor and advocate, Dr. Ponchione-Bailey has developed mentoring programs connecting Oxford students with Afghan musicians and led numerous projects using orchestral music to address social justice and environmental issues. Her 'We Are Water' initiative commissioned climate-focused compositions, while her work with the Afghanistan Women's Orchestra brought international attention to the plight of musicians under Taliban rule. She leads several significant initiatives including 'The Orchestral Music of Afghanistan: Looking Forward' and the International Campaign for Afghanistan's Musicians, while co-directing the Oxford Conducting Institute to advance conducting studies as a research discipline.

Marlene WagnerView profile

Researcher

• Educational Technology
• Digital Learning
• Teacher Education
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Dr. Marlene Wagner is a Research Associate at the Center for Digitalization in Lifelong Learning at the University of Continuing Education Krems, Austria. She is actively engaged in research on digital transformation in education, with a focus on teacher training, hybrid learning environments, and pedagogical digital competence. Her work is supported by EU and public funding agencies, and she leads key research projects in the field of educational technology. Her research interests center on educational technology , digital learning , teacher education , and learning design . She investigates how digital tools and innovative instructional models—such as flipped and hybrid classrooms—impact teaching effectiveness and student outcomes. Her work also explores AI-driven feedback systems and the transfer of training in continuing education contexts. The recent publications of Dr. Wagner reflect a strong trend in technology-enhanced learning , with emphasis on teacher support , student engagement , and instructional effectiveness . Her research spans both K–12 and higher education, utilizing mixed-methods, meta-analytic, and experimental designs. Key themes include TPACK development, social presence in hybrid settings, and the role of AI in improving learning design quality. Dr. Wagner has not been listed with any scientific awards in the provided text. She collaborates extensively on research projects and contributes to academic discourse through publications and conference presentations. Although her advisory roles are not specified, her leadership in funded projects indicates active involvement in research teams and academic mentoring. Current grants include EU-funded initiatives on teacher training and hybrid learning spaces in schools. She is affiliated with the Center for Digitalization in Lifelong Learning, a research unit focused on innovation in educational practices through digital tools and evidence-based strategies. The center supports interdisciplinary research and contributes to policy development in digital education.

Chia-Yuan LinView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Mathematical cognition
• Audiovisual integration
• Rhythm perception
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Dr. Chia-Yuan Lin is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Huddersfield , affiliated with the Department of Social and Psychological Sciences under the School of Human and Health Sciences . They are also a member of the Centre for Cognition and Neuroscience . Research interests: Mathematical cognition, Audiovisual integration, Rhythm perception, Sensorimotor synchronization, EEG & ERP Email: c.lin@hud.ac.uk Recent research spans 2024 studies on speech rhythm predictability, cross-linguistic P-center models, and pandemic behavioral analysis, followed by 2023 work on English speech synchronization and 2021 linguistic rhythm studies. Publications reflect interdisciplinary applications of EEG/ERP and acoustic analysis. Accepting PhD students; ORCID: 0000-0001-7870-1155 .

Andy SchürrView profile

Professor

• Model-based Software Engineering
• Embedded Systems
• Software Modeling Languages
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Andy Schürr is a Full Professor at the Institute for Data Technology within the Department of Electrical Engineering and Communication Technology at Technische Universität Darmstadt. He holds a Dr. rer. nat. in Computer Science from RWTH Aachen and has held academic positions at institutions including the University of the German Armed Forces Munich and Queen’s University (Canada). His research focuses on model-based software engineering, embedded systems, graph transformation systems, and P2P technologies. Professional Activities: Co-organizer of >20 conferences/workshops Programme Committee Member for >130 conferences Editorial board member of Software & System Modeling (since 2004) Member of steering committees for GI Conference on Modeling, ICGT, and FASE Research Interests: Model-driven development of embedded systems Visual model transformation and specification languages Integration of system engineering tools Graph transformation applications in networking and real-time systems Awards & Recognition: Listed among the most cited computer scientists globally. Grants & Funding: Active in securing research funding for model-based engineering tools, graph transformation applications, and real-time systems development. Labs/Teams: Leads TU Darmstadt’s Real-Time Systems Group , focusing on model-driven prototyping and adaptive communication systems.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Human Language Technologies
• Speech and Language Processing
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Ricardo Daniel Santos Faro Marques Ribeiro is an Associate Professor at Iscte - Instituto Universitário de Lisboa, where he is affiliated with the Department of Information Science and Technology (ISTA) within the School of Technologies and Architecture. He is also a researcher at INESC-ID Lisboa, focusing on Human Language Technologies and speech and language processing. He has held leadership roles including Director of the Master's and Bachelor's in Computer Engineering and Coordinator of the Artificial Intelligence scientific area. PhD in Informatics and Computer Engineering, Instituto Superior Técnico (2011) Master's in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Instituto Superior Técnico (2003) Bachelor's in Mathematics/Computer Science, University of Beira Interior (1996) His research centers on artificial intelligence, with a strong emphasis on natural language processing, text mining, computational linguistics, and machine learning. He explores applications in sentiment analysis, hate speech detection, document summarization, information extraction, and generative AI, particularly in domains such as legal texts, social media, and customer feedback. The recent publications reflect a consistent trend in leveraging advanced NLP techniques, especially pretrained language models and deep learning, to solve real-world problems in text classification, information extraction, and domain-specific understanding (e.g., legal, medical, financial). The work spans both Portuguese and multilingual contexts, emphasizing practical deployment and automation. He has successfully co-supervised three doctoral students and over 70 master’s students, with several currently in progress. He has led significant research projects, including European-funded initiatives like RAGE and national projects with the Ministry of National Defense and the Supreme Court of Justice, demonstrating strong grant acquisition and management capabilities. Ricardo Ribeiro leads the Artificial Intelligence scientific area at Iscte and has directed multiple academic programs. He also contributes to the broader scientific community through participation in major conferences (IJCAI, ECAI, LREC) and editorial work in computational processing of Portuguese.

Manuel Badal BertolinView profile

Assistant Professor

• Historical Linguistics
• Romance Linguistics
• Catalan Philology
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Manuel Badal Bertolin is a faculty member in the Department of Catalan Philology at the Universitat de València , within the Faculty of Philology, Translation and Communication. He earned his PhD in 2021 with a thesis on the diachronic morphology of velarized Catalan verbs and is affiliated with the research group Vacàlic+ (Variation, linguistic change and use). Education: PhD in Catalan Philology, Universitat de València (2021) His research focuses on historical and comparative linguistics, particularly the evolution of Catalan verbal morphology. He investigates processes such as velarization, analogical leveling, exaptation, and morphomic coherence, analyzing extensive diachronic corpora from the 13th to 19th centuries. His work often centers on the second conjugation verbs and the emergence of new verb subclasses marked by the velar /g/. His recent publications (2020–2024) explore topics like the role of high-frequency verbs in blocking analogical change, the extension of the /g/ marker to participles and first-person forms, and the evolution of inchoative verbs and fifth-person morphology. These works appear in journals such as Zeitschrift für romanische Philologie , Acta Linguistica Academica , and ELUA . Research Trends: His articles consistently apply theoretical frameworks like exaptation (Lass 1990) and natural morphology to explain morphological change in Catalan, emphasizing cognitive and systemic factors in language evolution. Manuel Badal is actively contributing to the field of Romance historical linguistics and presents his findings at international conferences such as Going Romance. Email: manuel.badal@uv.es

Angela HulmeView profile

Lecturer

• English for Academic Purposes
• English for Specific Academic Purposes
• Curriculum Design
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Angela Hulme is a Teaching Fellow at the University of Leeds, affiliated with the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures. Her work spans the Language Centre and the School of Music, where she delivers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and English for Specific Academic Purposes (ESAP) programmes for postgraduate students. Her research interests focus on curriculum design in EAP, the impact of tailored language provision in disciplines like music, and academic reading competency. She has contributed to pedagogical scholarship through publications and conference presentations on EAP programme design, online teaching, and genre-based instruction. The recent articles reflect a strong emphasis on practical, discipline-specific language teaching, curriculum alignment, and innovative pedagogical methods in EAP. Her work bridges theory and practice in higher education language support. Fellow of Higher Education Authority (FHEA) She has held roles as module leader for Academic Language for Music and previously for Language for Business Management and Enterprise. Her teaching experience includes diverse contexts in the UK and Italy, and she contributes to professional development in applied linguistics through BALEAP. Angela Hulme works within the Language Centre and collaborates with subject departments such as the School of Music, Leeds University Business School, School of Civil Engineering, and School of Design to deliver bespoke EAP support.

Isabel Molina VidalView profile

Lecturer

• Teaching and Learning of Spanish as a Second Language
• Technology in Second Language Acquisition
• Cognitive Grammar
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Dr. Isabel Molina Vidal is a Lecturer in Spanish and serves as the Year Abroad Tutor for Spanish and Portuguese at the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies, University of Leeds, within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures. She is actively involved in teaching, curriculum coordination, and teacher training, with a focus on innovative language pedagogy. Research Interests: Her expertise lies in the teaching and learning of Spanish as a second language, particularly through technology-enhanced methods. She emphasizes cognitive grammar approaches, digital tools for language acquisition, and blended learning environments. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical classroom applications. Her publications reflect a strong trend in leveraging digital platforms—such as online chat and interactive activities—to improve grammatical accuracy and oral fluency in advanced Spanish learners. The research consistently explores how cognitive grammar can be taught effectively in modern, technology-rich educational contexts. Scientific Recognition: Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), 2019 She advises undergraduate students going abroad and coordinates language modules, though no formal PhD or Master’s students are listed. She is affiliated with the Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies research group and contributes to professional development as a teacher trainer. Labs and Teams: She is a member of the Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies research group at the University of Leeds, contributing to collaborative research in language education and cultural studies.

• Linguistics
• Cognitive Linguistics
• Language Acquisition
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Prof. Dr. Holger Diessel is a Professor of English Linguistics at the University of Jena, holding this position since 2004. He previously worked at the Max-Planck-Institut für evolutionäre Anthropologie in Leipzig (1998–2004), focusing on child language acquisition and comparative developmental psychology. His research explores the interplay between language use, syntax of complex sentences, and usage-based grammar theory’s cognitive foundations. He is an editorial board member for Cognitive Linguistics and Corpus Linguistics and Linguistic Theory . Diessel earned his PhD from the State University of New York at Buffalo (1998) with a typological study on demonstratives. His Habilitation (performance-based study on complex sentence acquisition in preschoolers) solidified his expertise in developmental linguistics. His work emphasizes frequency effects in language acquisition, syntax-diachronics links, and cognitive mechanisms underlying grammatical systems. During his 2011 FRIAS fellowship in Freiburg, he advanced a book project integrating usage-based theories across linguistics, psycholinguistics, and cognitive science. Key themes include frequency, analogy, and processing time in language use and evolution. His publications span grammaticalization, clause structure typology, and child language development.