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Jose Elias-UlloaView profile

Lecturer

• Phonetics
• Phonology
• Prosody
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Dr Jose Elias-Ulloa is a Departmental Lecturer in Phonetics and Phonology at the University of Oxford's Faculty of Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics. His research focuses on the phonetic and phonological aspects of prosody, particularly metrical structure and intonation, and their interaction with segmental phenomena. He specializes in documenting endangered Amazonian languages such as Shipibo-Conibo, Panoan, Quechuan, and Urarina, as well as studying the contact-induced changes in Portuguese/Spanish spoken in Amazonian regions. His fieldwork spans multiple indigenous language families, emphasizing acoustic analysis and language preservation. Dr Elias-Ulloa's affiliations include the Phonetics Lab and Language & Brain Lab at the University of Oxford. His recent work examines intonational patterns in Amazonian Spanish dialects (e.g., La Merced, Pucallpa, Iquitos) and explores phonological processes like spirantization and stress adjustments in contact languages. He has published extensively on topics ranging from non-modal phonation in Boruca to lexical category-governed consonant neutralization in Panoan languages. His research also investigates prosodic influences on segmental phonetics, such as voiced stop spirantization in Peruvian Spanish, and the historical evolution of phonological features in Quechua. He has conducted pioneering studies on loanword adaptation in Shipibo-Konibo, demonstrating phonological stress realignment mechanisms in language contact scenarios.

Danielle MatthewsView profile

Professor

• Child Language Development
• Pragmatic Development
• Deafness and Communication
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Professor Danielle Matthews is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Sheffield's School of Psychology and an academic at the Interdisciplinary Centre of the Social Sciences (ICOSS). Her research focuses on how children learn language, particularly pragmatic development (e.g., communicative repair, referential adaptation) and the impact of deafness and socio-economic factors on language acquisition. She has pioneered interventions to support communication in deaf infants and families from disadvantaged backgrounds, collaborating with organizations like the BBC’s Tiny Happy People initiative. Research Interests: Pragmatic abilities in communication, language development in deaf children, socio-economic influences on language, and word learning mechanisms. Grants: Nuffield Foundation, BBC Education, Leverhulme Trust, and UKRI GCRF grants for projects on language interventions and communication development. Teaching: Undergraduate courses on Developmental Psychology and Pragmatic Development; postgraduate supervision and ethics training. Her work emphasizes practical interventions, such as video-based communication strategies for parents of deaf infants and randomized controlled trials to improve caregiver responsiveness. She has also explored how conversational experience shapes pragmatic skills and mitigates disparities linked to hearing loss or socio-economic status. Recent studies include investigations into the cognitive underpinnings of conversational skills in autistic children and the long-term mental health implications of early language delays. Her research bridges theory and practice, aiming to inform educational and clinical practices globally.

• Semantics
• Pragmatics
• Syntax-Semantics Interface
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Paul Portner is a Professor in the Department of Linguistics at Georgetown University. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts and a B.A. from Princeton University. His research focuses on semantics and pragmatics, particularly their interfaces with syntax, exploring topics such as verbal mood, speaker-addressee relations, and modality. He has led NSF-funded projects on clause types and gradable modal expressions, collaborating with researchers like Raffaella Zanuttini and Aynat Rubinstein. His book Mood (2018) and numerous articles in journals like Natural Language Semantics and Language reflect his contributions to formal semantics and pragmatics. Current projects include studies on speech style and politeness, and a book under contract with Oxford University Press. Portner teaches courses such as Semantics and Pragmatics and frequently participates in summer schools globally. Education : - Ph.D. in Linguistics, University of Massachusetts - B.A. in Linguistics, Princeton University Research Interests : - Syntax-semantics interface - Modality and mood systems - Pragmatics of discourse - Cross-linguistic variation in speech styles Funded Projects : - NSF BCS-0234278: 'Clause Types: Form and Force in Grammatical Theory' (with Zanuttini and Pak) - NSF BCS-1053038: 'The Semantics of Gradable Modal Expressions' (with Katz, Herburger, and Rubinstein) Advising & Grants : - No formal student advisees listed in the provided materials. - Collaborations with international scholars in computational linguistics and formal semantics. Labs/Teams : - Active participation in interdisciplinary research groups at Georgetown and global institutions, focusing on mood systems and linguistic pragmatics.

• English Language Teaching
• Linguistics
• Second Language Acquisition
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Ayça Dinçer serves as a Lecturer at Çukurova University's School of Foreign Languages since 2010, holding a PhD in English Language Education from the same institution. Her academic foundation includes doctoral (2008-2014) and postgraduate (2005-2008) studies in Foreign Language Education at Çukurova University, and an undergraduate degree in English Linguistics from Hacettepe University (1994-1999). Her educational background encompasses: Doctorate (2008-2014): Çukurova University, Foreign Language Education, English Language Education Postgraduate (2005-2008): Çukurova University, Foreign Language Education, English Language Education Undergraduate (1994-1999): Hacettepe University, Faculty of Literature, English Linguistics Dinçer's research centers on English Language Teaching methodology, with emphasis on discourse analysis, figurative language, and self-regulated learning strategies. She investigates collocations in EFL materials, metonymy in coursebooks, gender representation, and teacher-student dynamics in writing instruction. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with classroom applications, particularly in Turkish higher education contexts. Analysis of her 2014-2022 publications reveals persistent focus on linguistic phenomena in pedagogical materials and learner outcomes. Key trends include collocation patterns in student writing, metonymic structures in textbooks, and self-regulation frameworks for writing instruction. These studies collectively advance evidence-based ELT practices through empirical classroom research. No scientific awards were documented in the source material. She executed two significant research projects: 'Promotion of Self-Regulation in Writing Instruction' (2015-2016) and 'Collocational Analysis of EFL Coursebooks' (2018-2020). Dinçer actively promotes institutional collaboration through the Language-for-All Conference series, serving as editor for multiple proceedings and organizing four international conferences (2022-2025) focused on language education innovation.

Arnulf DeppermannView profile

Professor

• Conversation Analysis
• Interactional Linguistics
• Multimodal Interaction
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Arnulf Deppermann is Professor of German Linguistics at the University of Mannheim and Head of the Pragmatics Department at the Leibniz Institute for German Language. He specializes in conversation analysis, multimodal interaction, and the study of spoken German. His research examines how meaning, understanding, and social action are interactively constituted through linguistic and embodied resources. Research interests focus on interactional semantics, multimodal resource coordination, and the temporal organization of social interaction. Key areas include action ascription, the relationship between grammar and interaction, and methodological advances in conversation analysis. His work spans diverse contexts from psychotherapy to theater rehearsals. Recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on: Interactional semantics and meaning negotiation Multimodal coordination in institutional settings Therapeutic communication patterns German linguistics and conversation analytic methodology Editorial roles include founding co-editor of the online journal 'Gesprächsforschung'. He organizes major conferences including the International Conference on Conversation Analysis (ICCA).

Stephen FlusbergView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cognitive Science
• Linguistics
• Metaphor Theory
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Stephen Flusberg is an Assistant Professor of Cognitive Science at Vassar College, where he has been affiliated since 2023. He holds a BA from Northwestern University and both an MA and PhD from Stanford University. His research focuses on the intersection of language, cognition, and social perception, particularly exploring how metaphors, framing, and linguistic structures shape human thought and behavior. Key areas of inquiry include metaphor theory, cognitive biases, and the psychological mechanisms underlying communication. Flusberg’s work examines how metaphorical language influences public discourse on topics like health, environment, and education. He investigates framing effects in contexts ranging from vaccine messaging to policy communication, emphasizing the role of pragmatic reasoning and cultural context. His interdisciplinary approach bridges cognitive science, linguistics, and psychology to understand how linguistic choices impact decision-making, memory, and social attitudes. Recent projects explore the cognitive underpinnings of metaphor comprehension, the role of syntax in perpetuating stereotypes, and the application of large language models in educational settings. His research often highlights the societal implications of language use, from public health messaging to environmental advocacy. Flusberg’s advising and grant activities are not explicitly detailed in the provided texts, though his active publication record suggests involvement in collaborative research initiatives. He is a member of Vassar’s Cognitive Science department and contributes to interdisciplinary discussions on embodiment, perception, and communication.

Matti MiestamoView profile

Professor

• General Linguistics
• Language Typology
• Language Documentation
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Matti Miestamo is a Professor of General Linguistics at the University of Helsinki, affiliated with the Department of General Linguistics within the Faculty of Arts. He previously held a professorship at Stockholm University (2011–2018) and has held research positions at institutions including the Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies (2006–2011) and the University of Antwerp (2005–2006). His expertise spans language typology, documentation, and theoretical linguistics with a focus on negation, interrogatives, and language complexity. He has supervised 4 completed, 2 submitted, and 8 ongoing PhD students at the University of Helsinki. Education: PhD in General Linguistics from the University of Helsinki (2003). Awards include membership in the Academia Europaea (2019), Finnish Academy of Sciences and Letters (2019), and Societas Scientiarum Fennica (2017). Notable honors include the Joseph Greenberg Award (2005) and Burgen Scholar Award (2004). Research Interests: Language typology and documentation Negation structures across languages Uralic languages, particularly Skolt Saami Grammatical complexity theories Methodological approaches to linguistic sampling Professional Roles: Editor of the Nordic Journal of Linguistics (2012–present) Director of the Finnish doctoral training network Langnet (2016–2019) Vice Dean for Academic Affairs, Faculty of Arts, University of Helsinki (2017) Teaching and Outreach: Extensive teaching experience in linguistics at multiple institutions, including summer schools in Tartu and Saari Manor. Active in academic assessment roles, including professorship and docent evaluations in universities across Europe.

Németh T EnikőView profile

Professor

• Linguistics
• Pragmatics
• Discourse Analysis
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Overview Enikő Németh T. is a Full Professor and Head of the Department of General Linguistics at the University of Szeged's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences since 2017. She has held leadership roles including Head of the Doctoral School of Linguistics (2018–present), Head of the Hungarian Research Centre for Pragmatics (2012–present), and Chair of the Theoretical Linguistics PhD Program (2007–present). She earned her Candidate's degree (PhD equivalent) in 1992 and became a Doctor of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences in 2017. Education 1987: MA in Russian Language and Literature and General/Applied Linguistics (University of Szeged) 1992: Candidate's degree (PhD equivalent) in Linguistics 2017: Doctor of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences in Linguistics Research Interests Her work focuses on pragmatics , discourse analysis , and the interaction between grammar and pragmatics . She explores implicit arguments in Hungarian, perspectives in language use , and cognitive pragmatics . Her research emphasizes empirical methodologies and theoretical frameworks to understand linguistic phenomena like pro-drop, anaphora, and lexical semantics. Awards & Honors 2020: Hungarian Academy of Sciences Publication Award 2013: Hajdú Péter Guest Researcher Fellowship 2004–2007: Bolyai János Research Fellowship 2000–2003: Széchenyi Professor Fellowship Academic Leadership & Grants She leads major initiatives like the MTA-DE-SZTE Research Group for Theoretical Linguistics (2006–present) and has directed national and international research projects. Her grants include long-term fellowships from the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. Labs & Teams Directs the Hungarian Research Centre for Pragmatics and oversees the MTA-DE-SZTE Research Group for Theoretical Linguistics , fostering collaborative research in pragmatics and theoretical linguistics.

Toshiyuki OgiharaView profile

Professor

• Linguistics
• Formal Semantics
• Japanese Linguistics
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Toshiyuki Ogihara is a Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Washington. His research focuses on formal semantics, syntax-semantics interfaces, and Japanese linguistics, particularly exploring topics such as tense, aspect, counterfactuals, and pragmatics. He has held this position since at least 2000, as evidenced by his 2000 publication and ongoing work through 2024. His academic contributions include influential analyses of Japanese syntax-morphology relationships, historical linguistic studies of Middle Japanese, and cross-linguistic comparisons of tense systems. Research Interests: Formal semantics of tense and aspect Pragmatic implications of syntactic structures Cross-linguistic variation in temporal reference Japanese morphological interpretations (e.g., -te iru, -ta morphemes) Counterfactual conditionals and modal embeddings Teaching: Formal Semantics Japanese Linguistics Introduction to Linguistics Publications highlight a sustained focus on Japanese linguistic phenomena, with recent work extending into broader semantic theories applicable across languages. His 2016 monograph and 2024 studies exemplify deep engagement with both theoretical and empirical dimensions of semantics.

Katharina HaudeView profile

Research Fellow

• Linguistics
• Language Documentation
• Syntax
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Dr. Katharina Haude is a Chargée de Recherche HDR (Research Fellow) at the Laboratoire Structure et Dynamique des Langues (SeDyL - CNRS UMR8202) in Villejuif, France, and maintains an active affiliation with the Department of Linguistics at the University of Cologne, Germany. Her research focuses on the documentation and theoretical analysis of endangered languages, particularly the Movima language isolate spoken in Bolivia. Her academic background includes: Habilitation (HDR) from Université de Paris (2020) PhD in Linguistics from Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen (2006) Magister Artium (MA) in Linguistics from the University of Cologne (2001) Dr. Haude's research centers on syntax and information structure in under-documented languages, with Movima serving as her primary case study. Her work examines alignment systems, voice constructions, nominal tense, and clause structure, revealing how syntactic phenomena interact with discourse-pragmatic factors. She has made significant contributions to understanding inverse systems, ergativity patterns, and referential hierarchies across language families, particularly through her co-edited volumes on information structure and alignment. Her methodological approach combines rigorous fieldwork with cross-linguistic typological analysis, often focusing on how lesser-described languages challenge established theoretical frameworks. As a member of SeDyL laboratory, she contributes to collaborative projects documenting linguistic diversity, including the DoBeS archive of Movima multimedia documentation (2006-2012). Her editorial work includes special issues on information structure in lesser-described languages (2018) and referential hierarchies (2016), advancing methodological approaches for studying prosody-syntax interfaces in endangered languages. She has developed pedagogical materials for the Movima community, including grammars, dictionaries, and orthographic guides, demonstrating commitment to both theoretical linguistics and language preservation.

Tobias SchmitzView profile

Researcher

• Old Testament Theology
• Biblical Anthropopathisms
• Biblical Semantics
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Dr. Tobias Schmitz is a researcher at the Chair of Biblical Theology, Faculty I (Catholic Theology) at the University of Siegen. His work focuses on Old Testament theology, biblical anthropopathisms, and prophetic literature, particularly the Book of Hosea and Deuteronomy. Current research on divine regret, biblical semantics, and intertextuality Publications emphasize theological interpretation of historical texts Recipient of academic awards from Ruhr University Bochum His recent publications (2020–2025) demonstrate expertise in Hebrew Bible exegesis, prophetic rhetoric, and textual criticism, with recurring themes of divine-human relationships and semantic analysis. Articles appear in top-tier journals like Journal of Biblical Literature and Vetus Testamentum . Scientific awards include: Ruhr University Bochum Best Thesis Prize (2023) Friends of Catholic Theology Faculty Prize (2019) Notable projects include his habilitation work on Deuteronomy 7's literary and historical contexts. He also contributes to pedagogical discussions as a lecturer and church musician.

• Theoretical Linguistics
• Formal Semantics
• Formal Pragmatics
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Sophia A. Malamud is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Brandeis University, where she directs the Meaning In Language Research Group (MILa) and is affiliated with the Language & Linguistics Program. Her research specializes in theoretical linguistics with a focus on formal semantics, formal pragmatics, discourse-syntax interactions, and semantics-pragmatics interface. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Linguistics with a dissertation on Semantics and pragmatics of arbitrariness and an M.A. in Mathematics exploring statistical decision theory in Entropy as relevance: maximizing entropy and minimizing loss . Malamud's research investigates discourse coherence, word order variations, indexicality, semantics of impersonals/plurals, speech acts, and utterance modifiers. She leads NSF-funded projects creating annotated corpora of spoken Russian (including the BiRCh Corpus), examining bilingual acquisition and heritage language phenomena. Her work employs corpus linguistics, experimental methods, and formal modeling. Her publications demonstrate consistent focus on pragmatic computation models, conversational dynamics, and cross-linguistic semantics, with frequent examination of Russian, Mandarin, and Greek data. Key themes include commitment avoidance strategies, conversational scoreboard modeling, and formal analyses of particles/pronouns. Awards include: NSF Grant BCS-1651083 for BiRCh Corpus development Mandel Foundation Faculty Grant for heritage language research Theodore and Jane Norman Award (2018) Multiple Brandeis Provost Research Grants Malamud has advised 8+ graduate/undergraduate theses on topics including heritage Russian pragmatics, utterance particles, reduplication, and distributivity. She collaborates internationally on corpus projects and directs research teams at Brandeis' Laboratory for Linguistics and Computation.

Claudia WegenerView profile

Researcher

• Language Documentation
• Speech-Gesture Interaction
• Morphosyntax
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Dr. Claudia Wegener is a Researcher at the Department of Linguistics, University of Cologne, specializing in General Linguistics. Her work focuses on language documentation, speech-gesture interaction, and Papuan/Austronesian languages like Savosavo and Gela. She holds a PhD from Radboud University Nijmegen (2008) and has conducted extensive fieldwork in the Solomon Islands and Malaysia. Previous Positions: Research Assistant, University of Cologne (2017–present) Postdoctoral Researcher at MPI for Psycholinguistics, Radboud University (2002–2011) DoBeS Project Leader for Savosavo documentation Research Interests Her research spans: Socio-linguistic aspects of gesture systems Morphosyntactic typology of Papuan languages Lexical semantics and kinship terminology Documentation methodologies for endangered languages Publications Her work includes a landmark grammar of Savosavo (2012), co-edited volumes on language documentation (2011), and influential articles on gesture studies (2022) and motion event encoding (2022). Projects Leading the Savosavo-Gela Documentation Project (DoBeS-funded) Contributions to MPI's Endangered Languages Documentation Archive Collaborations with Australian National University and University of Manchester Her research bridges linguistic theory with applied documentation, emphasizing community-driven preservation strategies.

Mikel LabianoView profile

Professor

• Ancient Greek Linguistics
• Classical Philology
• Greek Comedy
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Mikel Labiano is a Professor of Greek Philology at the University of Valencia since 2003, affiliated with the Faculty of Philology, Translation and Communication and the Department of Classical Philology. He is actively involved in the GRATUV research group and has published extensively on ancient Greek drama and medical texts. PhD in Classical Philology (University of Salamanca, 1999) Specializes in Aristophanic comedy and Corpus Hippocraticum His research focuses on: Linguistic features of Attic drama Conversational analysis in ancient texts Pseudepigraphic documents and authorship attribution Dialectal variation in Greek texts Imperative constructions in tragedy Stylistic parody mechanisms Recent publications analyze: Particle combinations in Platonic dialogues Comparative suffixes in Aristophanic comedy Imperial decrees in Hippocratic corpus Technical language parody in drama He teaches courses in Greek language and classical philology at multiple levels.

Sunil BhattView profile

Associate Professor

• Linguistics
• Hindi-Urdu Language Teaching
• Sociolinguistics
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Sunil Bhatt is an Associate Professor of Teaching specializing in Hindi-Urdu language instruction within the Department of Asian Studies at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Arts. With a background in Comparative Linguistics and experience teaching South Asian languages across multiple continents, he brings a unique perspective to language education. His research focuses on linguistics, particularly Hindi-Urdu language teaching, sociolinguistics, and language acquisition. He has published extensively on topics including honorifics in Hindi, bilingual situations in India, and the integration of Bollywood culture in language instruction. His work demonstrates a commitment to understanding the complex sociopolitical dimensions of language teaching in South Asian contexts. Bhatt's recent publications reveal a consistent focus on pedagogical approaches to Hindi-Urdu instruction, with emphasis on heritage learners, pandemic-era teaching adaptations, and the relationship between language and cultural identity. His research spans theoretical linguistics, applied language teaching, and sociolinguistic analysis of language communities. As an educator, he teaches foundational and advanced courses including Introductory Hindi-Urdu, Sufi and Bhakti Devotional Literatures, and Introduction to Hindi Film, demonstrating his integration of language instruction with cultural studies. His scholarly contributions extend beyond traditional publications to include textbooks, edited volumes, and digital learning resources that have significantly impacted Hindi-Urdu language pedagogy internationally.