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• Linguistics
• Cognitive Linguistics
• Sign Language Documentation
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Paul Dudis is a Professor in the Department of Linguistics at Gallaudet University, affiliated with the School of Language, Education, and Culture. He specializes in cognitive linguistics, sign language documentation, and the study of depiction in American Sign Language (ASL). His research focuses on topics such as theme buoys in ASL narratives, spatial semantics, and the motivation behind grammatical structures in signed languages. Dudis has advised numerous student research projects and contributed to Gallaudet's academic governance through roles like Department Chair and committee memberships. His teaching includes advanced courses on cognitive linguistics (LIN-721, LIN-732), depiction theory (LIN-537G), and ASL morphology. He has pioneered research ethics frameworks for sign language documentation and advocated for the inclusion of Deaf perspectives in linguistic studies. Dudis has led Gallaudet's linguistics department and participated in interdisciplinary initiatives like the OCBO video production project. His scholarly contributions span over 15 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, with recent works examining semiotic diversity in sign languages and the cognitive underpinnings of indicating verbs. Dudis' work bridges theoretical linguistics with applied research in Deaf education and language policy.

• Second Language Acquisition
• Psycholinguistics
• Cognitive Linguistics
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Cyrille GRANGET is a Professor in the Department of Language Sciences at Toulouse Jean Jaurès University (UT2J), where he also serves as Director of the NeuroPsychoLinguistics Laboratory (LNPL, UR4156). He is actively involved in academic governance, holding elected positions in the Departmental Council of Language Sciences, the CLESCO Doctoral School Council, and the Qualified Scientific College (CSQ). He is also the Educational Coordinator for International Relations and outgoing mobility in Language Sciences. His research lies at the intersection of linguistics, cognition, and education, with a strong focus on second and third language acquisition. Key interests include: Linguistic and cognitive representation of events in L2 Inflectional verbal morphology in L2 French Effects of orthography and metrical structure on pronunciation Role of context, prior languages, and literacy in language learning Sociolinguistic variation and critical appropriation of dominant varieties Language acquisition among migrant populations His recent publications reflect a multidisciplinary approach combining psycholinguistic experiments (eye-tracking), computational modeling, and sociolinguistic fieldwork. He frequently collaborates across languages including French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Arabic, and Portuguese, often in educational or migratory contexts. His work is published in journals such as Languages , Education Sciences , and Revue Romane , and presented at major conferences like EuroSLA and CMLF. Scientific contributions and service include: Member of the editorial board of Langage, Interaction, Acquisition (LIA) Member of the office of the Thematic Network Recherche en Acquisition des Langues Secondes (RéAL2) Participant in the Toulouse Political Ecology Workshop (Atecopol) Supervision of multiple research projects and students in linguistics and language education He is deeply committed to inclusive language education, particularly for newly arrived migrant adolescents, and integrates theoretical linguistics with practical pedagogical applications. His leadership in LNPL and involvement in national research networks underscore his significant role in advancing psycholinguistic and sociolinguistic research in France.

• Multimodal Communication
• Multimodal Corpora
• Spoken Language and Gestural Behaviour
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Patrizia Paggio serves as an Associate Professor and Senior Researcher within the Department of Nordic Studies and Linguistics at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Humanities, concurrently holding a full professorship at the University of Malta's Institute of Linguistics and Language Technology since September 2011. Her scholarly work centers on the intricate relationship between verbal and nonverbal communication modalities, with international recognition for advancing methodologies in multimodal analysis. Academic Background: PhD in Computational Linguistics from the University of Copenhagen (1997), dissertation: "The Treatment of Information Structure in Machine Translation" Professor Paggio's research program investigates how gestures, head movements, and other nonverbal cues interact with spoken language to construct meaning in natural communication. She has pioneered methodologies for constructing and analyzing multimodal corpora, while maintaining technical expertise in machine translation systems, grammar engineering, and content-based querying frameworks. Her theoretical work spans formal syntactic structures, discourse phenomena, information packaging, and ontological representations for linguistic data, consistently bridging computational methods with linguistic theory. Analysis of her recent publications (2020-2025) reveals a sustained focus on computational approaches to nonverbal communication, particularly the automatic detection and annotation of head movements and gestures in both physical and digital environments. Key contributions include the GEHM Zoom corpus for online interaction analysis, eye-tracking studies of emoji processing, and diachronic modeling of historical language change. Her work strategically integrates eye-tracking, corpus linguistics, and machine learning techniques, establishing her at the convergence of linguistic theory, cognitive science, and artificial intelligence applications. Professional Leadership: Coordinator of the international GEHM (Gestures and Head Movements in Language) research network Organizer of MULTIMODAL CORPORA 2018, 4th European/Nordic Symposium on Multimodal Communication, and LREC2022 Workshop on People in Vision, Language and the Mind

Brendan S. GillonView profile

Professor

• Semantics
• Pragmatics
• Formal Methods in Linguistics
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Brendan S. Gillon is a Professor in the Department of Linguistics at McGill University, Montreal. His research focuses on semantics, pragmatics, and formal methods in linguistics, with notable contributions to the study of classical Indian logic and Sanskrit grammar. He holds a PhD in Philosophy from MIT (1984) and has taught at MIT, University of Alberta, University of Toronto, and McGill since 1991. His work bridges linguistics and philosophy, addressing topics like the semantics of noun phrases, context sensitivity, and cross-cultural language studies. Education: PhD in Philosophy (MIT, 1984), MA in East Asian Studies (University of Michigan, 1975), MA in Sanskrit/Indian Studies (University of Toronto, 1979) Fellowships: Senior Research Fellow at American Institute of Indian Studies (1986-1987), Numata Fellow at Ryokoku University (2006) Research interests include the semantics-pragmatics distinction, mass-count noun distinctions, and formal methods applied to syntax and semantics. Collaborations include projects on lexical semantics and brain-language interactions. He has advised numerous PhD students on topics ranging from comparative linguistics to historical theories of language. Publications span over 50 articles and edited volumes, including Semantics: A Reader (Oxford UP, 2004) and works on Dharmakīrti’s logic and classical Sanskrit grammar. His lectures have been delivered globally, emphasizing interdisciplinary connections between linguistics, philosophy, and cognitive science.

Liang TaoView profile

Professor

• Linguistics
• Discourse Analysis
• Interactional Linguistics
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Liang Tao is a Professor of Linguistics and the Chinese Coordinator at the College of Arts and Sciences, Ohio University. He is affiliated with the Department of Linguistics and contributes significantly to the fields of Chinese linguistics, discourse analysis, and psycholinguistics. Education: Ph.D. in Linguistics, University of Colorado, Boulder, 1993 Cognitive Science Certificate, Institute of Cognitive Science, University of Colorado, Boulder, 1993 Liang Tao’s research focuses on interactional linguistics and discourse analysis of Mandarin Chinese, with an emphasis on usage-based models of language and grammaticalization. His work explores second language learning, particularly the cognitive mechanisms of memory and their pedagogical implications. He investigates the grammar of Chinese and English, psycholinguistic processing, and the interplay between language, culture, and cognition. His recent publications highlight self-repair in conversation, tone perception, and metalinguistic awareness in language learners. The 15 most recent articles reflect a strong trend in discourse processing, particularly in Mandarin Chinese conversation, with subfields including self-repair, tone perception, usage-based change, and bilingual processing. Keywords span psycholinguistics, cognitive science, and language acquisition, indicating an interdisciplinary approach grounded in empirical and theoretical linguistics. Scientific Awards: Fellow, Psychonomic Society Liang Tao has been involved in research grants, including serving as Principal Investigator on the Ohio University 1804 Grant for improving pronunciation in Chinese learners using speech recognition strategies. He has collaborated extensively with researchers such as Chao-Yang Lee, Alice F. Healy, and Zinny Bond on projects related to speech perception and cognitive processing. Though a grant proposal to the US Department of Education was denied, his ongoing research activity is evident through regular presentations at national and international conferences. While no specific lab or research team is named, his frequent collaborations and focus on experimental psycholinguistics suggest an active research group or network, particularly in speech processing and second language acquisition at Ohio University.

Merja KytöView profile

Professor

• English historical linguistics
• Corpus linguistics
• Language variation and change
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Merja Kytö is a Senior Professor of English Language at Uppsala University, Sweden, specializing in English historical linguistics, corpus linguistics, and language variation and change. Her academic career spans multiple institutions including the University of Helsinki and the University of Tampere before her appointment at Uppsala. Research Interests Professor Kytö's research focuses on historical corpus linguistics, manuscript studies, and more recently, research ethics. Her work examines language variation and change across different periods, with particular expertise in Early and Late Modern English. She has made significant contributions to understanding spoken interaction in historical contexts, especially through courtroom discourse in the Old Bailey records. Her methodological approach combines corpus linguistics with historical sociolinguistics and pragmatics, often working with large collections of historical texts to trace linguistic developments over time. Recent work has expanded into examining questionable research practices in applied linguistics. Research Contributions Kytö's scholarly output demonstrates consistent evolution from historical corpus linguistics toward contemporary research ethics. Her most recent publications show a dual focus: continuing linguistic analysis of historical English (particularly intensifiers and courtroom discourse) while simultaneously developing frameworks for ethical research practices in linguistics. Scientific Recognition Co-editor of major reference works including "The Cambridge Handbook of English Historical Linguistics" Editor for the "Elements on History of English" series at Cambridge University Press Co-editor-in-chief of "Studia Neophilologica" Editor of the yearbook of the Royal Society of the Humanities at Uppsala Academic Leadership Professor Kytö has supervised numerous doctoral students and organized significant academic events, including the Sixth International Conference on Late Modern English (2017) and research ethics symposia (2022 and 2023). Her leadership extends to collaborative research projects that have produced major corpora like A Corpus of English Dialogues 1560-1760 (CED) and An Electronic Text Edition of Depositions 1560-1760 (ETED). Research Teams and Labs Kytö collaborates extensively with international researchers, particularly in projects examining historical English language use and research ethics. Her current work involves collaborations with scholars like Claudia Claridge, Ewa Jonsson, Tove Larsson, and Luke Plonsky on multiple fronts of linguistic research and ethical scholarship.

Lars FantView profile

Professor

• Pragmatics
• Interactional Linguistics
• Second Language Acquisition
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Lars Fant is a Professor at the Department of Romance Studies and Classics, Stockholm University, focusing on Pragmatics , Interactional Linguistics , Second Language Acquisition , and Intercultural Communication . He has supervised over 20 PhD and MA theses in Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian, and co-authored key language education materials like Bonnier's Spanish Grammar (2004, revised 2015) and a Course in Mediation (2007). Research Groups : Co-founder of RomSLA (Romance Languages and Second Language Acquisition) and RomLing (Romance Linguistics). Projects : Led programs like 'High-level Proficiency in Second Language Use' (funded by Riksbankens Jubileumsfond) and 'Interaction, Identity, and Language Structure' (funded by SU Humanities grant). Research Trends from his 200+ publications include cross-linguistic analysis of pragmatic markers , discourse strategies in advanced L2 users, and prosodic transfer from L1 to L2. His work bridges theoretical linguistics (e.g., syntactic periphery, modalisation) and applied pedagogy, emphasizing contrastive approaches in language teaching. Teaching spans BA/MA/PhD levels, covering Spanish phonetics, second language acquisition, scientific methodology, and historical linguistics. His supervision includes topics like metadiscursive markers , causative motion expressions , and discourse strategies in heritage speakers .

Etsuyo YuasaView profile

Associate Professor

• Japanese Language Pedagogy
• Grammar Instruction
• Advanced Learners' Education
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Etsuyo Yuasa is an Associate Professor in Japanese at the Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures, The Ohio State University. She specializes in Japanese language pedagogy, grammar instruction, and advanced learners' education. Her work emphasizes individualized teaching strategies and addressing exceptions in Japanese grammar. Education: Ph.D. in Linguistics (1998), University of Chicago Research Interests: Prof. Yuasa’s research focuses on pedagogical linguistics, including grammar instruction methodologies, teaching advanced learners, and the application of linguistic theories to language education. Her book Modularity in Language: Constructional and Categorial Mismatch in Syntax and Semantics (2005) and edited volumes such as Pragmatics and Autolexical Grammar (2011) and Individualized Instruction in East Asian Languages (2013) highlight her contributions to the field. Teaching and Leadership: She directs the Japanese Language Program at OSU and teaches courses like Level 5 Japanese, Intensive Japanese Grammar, and Pedagogical Syntax. Her dedication to teaching was recognized with the 2024 College of Arts and Sciences Outstanding Teaching Award. Grants and Future Work: While no specific grants are mentioned, her recent publications (2017–2022) emphasize practical applications of linguistics in education and teacher training strategies for novice instructors.

• Korean Language Pedagogy
• Second Language Acquisition (SLA)
• L2 Assessment Strategies
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Danielle O. Pyun is an Associate Professor with tenure in the Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at The Ohio State University, part of the College of Arts and Sciences. She specializes in Korean language pedagogy and has held visiting roles at Yonsei University and Kyung Hee University. Her expertise spans second language acquisition, assessment strategies, and instructional material development. Education: Ph.D. in Foreign and Second Language Education from The Ohio State University, M.A. in Korean Studies from Ewha University, and B.A. in English Linguistics and Pedagogy from Ewha University. Research Interests: Classroom-based L2 acquisition mechanisms L2 assessment methodologies (TOPIK, ACTFL OPI) Impact of learner variables (motivation, anxiety) on language proficiency Development of KFL (Korean as a Foreign Language) curricula and materials Recent Work Trends: Her publications focus on pragmatic aspects of Korean language use, heritage learner education, and technology-enhanced language learning. Recent studies examine the role of Hallyu (Korean Wave) in motivating learners and the discourse functions of Korean politeness markers. Awards/Grants: Recipient of Korea Foundation and NEAC grants for material development projects, including the Vocabulary Builder for Advanced Learners of Korean . Holds certifications as an ACTFL OPI Tester and WPT rater for Korean. Teaching & Service: Teaches courses ranging from introductory Korean language to advanced linguistic theory. Served on editorial boards for The Korean Language in America and reviewed for journals like Foreign Language Annals . Directed the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) program in Korea (2013-2014).

Elwys De StefaniView profile

Professor

• Syntax of spoken Italian and French
• Language Contact in Urban Contexts
• Sociolinguistics
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Prof. Dr. Elwys De Stefani holds the Chair of French and Italian Linguistics at the University of Heidelberg since 2021. He obtained his licentiate from the University of Basel in 1999 and his PhD in 2001. He has held academic positions across Europe (Basel, Neuchâtel, Freiburg, Lyon, Bern, Leuven) and served as a Visiting Professor at Regensburg, Freiburg, and Unisinos (Brazil). His research focuses on syntax of spoken languages, sociolinguistics, multimodal interaction, and onomastics. Current projects include studies on language choice in public spaces and collaborative grammar in Italian talk-in-interaction. He supervises PhD projects on multilingual encounters, deontic moments in speech, and interaction in medical waiting areas. De Stefani co-edits Research on Language and Social Interaction and Vox Romanica , and chairs the Tenure Board at Heidelberg. Over 150 peer-reviewed publications span monographs, edited volumes, and journal articles exploring topics like interactional onomastics, mobility in discourse, and pandemic language politics. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with applied research in commercial interactions, guided tours, and service encounters. Education: Licentiate in Romance Philology, University of Basel (1999) PhD in Linguistics, University of Basel (2001) Venia Docendi in Romance Philology, University of Bern (2008) Research Interests: Syntax of spoken languages, language contact, sociolinguistics, multimodal analysis, transcription theory, onomastics, and conversation analysis. Current projects investigate multilingual interactions in urban contexts and the role of embodied conduct in dialogue. Key Publications: Includes monographs like «Ah petta ecco, io prendo questi che mi piacciono» (2011) and edited volumes such as Hundert Jahre ‘Italienische Umgangssprache’ (2023). Recent articles address pandemic language politics, spatial interaction in guided tours, and café encounter dynamics.

• English Syntax
• Grammar in Discourse
• Discourse and Genre Theory
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Professor Heidrun Dorgeloh is affiliated with Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU), where she has served as an Außerplanmäßige Professorin for English Language and Linguistics since 2021. She is part of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities and contributes to the Department of English Language and Linguistics through research, teaching, and leadership roles. Education : Habilitation (2014), Ph.D. in English Linguistics (1994), studies at Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen, London School of Economics, and Université de Paris II. Her research focuses on English syntax , discourse and genre theory , discourse processing , and argumentative discourse . She examines how syntactic structures interact with discourse functions across genres, including medical, scientific, and narrative contexts. Recent work explores genre bias in language models and argument annotation schemes. Her publications and grants reflect interdisciplinary approaches, including: Scientific awards : Beste Dissertation des Jahres 1995 (HHU Düsseldorf). Grants : eLearning and teaching grants for projects like 'Linguistics, Literature, and your Career' and 'Narrativity and evolution of English genres.' Dorgeloh has held leadership roles such as Head of the B.A. Students' Office and Vice President of the HHU Senate. Her career spans full-time lecturing, interim professorships, and visiting scholarship at Ohio State University.

• Historical Linguistics
• Chinese Syntax
• Morpho-Syntax
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Barbara Meisterernst is an Honorary Professor at the Institute of Linguistics, National Tsing Hua University in Taiwan, specializing in Chinese historical syntax, morpho-syntax, syntax-semantic interfaces, and Buddhist Chinese linguistics. Her academic career spans prestigious institutions including Humboldt-University Berlin and the University of Ghent. Habilitation, University of Hamburg (2012) PhD in Chinese Studies, Münsterische Sinologische Mitteilungen (1998) MA in Chinese Studies, German and Linguistics (1992) Her research focuses on diachronic evolution of Chinese grammar, particularly tense-aspect-modality systems from Classical to Medieval Chinese. Key contributions include analyses of modal expressions, negation cycles, and syntactic changes in Buddhist Chinese texts. She employs formal syntactic frameworks to examine historical developments while integrating semantic and pragmatic dimensions. Her publications reveal strong trends in modality research (25% of output), diachronic syntax (30%), and Buddhist Chinese linguistics (15%). Recent work increasingly examines cross-linguistic comparisons with Vietnamese and Sogdian, reflecting broader typological interests. Methodologically, she combines corpus-based analysis with theoretical syntax to reconstruct historical grammatical systems. Meisterernst has presented at over 50 international conferences including IACL, EACL, and specialized workshops across Asia, Europe, and North America. Her extensive fieldwork includes collaborations with Academia Sinica, Tsing Hua University, and the International Dunhuang Project. She leads major research projects on pre-Tang Chinese verb phrase development and Silk Road linguistic interactions, securing continuous funding for collaborative work between European and Asian institutions since 2010.

Benjamin Lucas MeisnitzerView profile

Professor

• Romance Linguistics
• Language Change
• Grammaticalization
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Prof. Dr. Benjamin Lucas Meisnitzer holds the Chair of Romance Linguistics with a Focus on Hispanic and Lusitanian Studies at the University of Leipzig since 2018. He previously held academic positions at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (Assistant Professor, 2014-2018) and Ludwig Maximilian University Munich (Lecturer, 2010-2014). As Vice Dean for Studies (since 2023) and President of the German Lusitanists Association (since 2021) , he bridges institutional leadership with research excellence. Education : LMU Munich (Magister Artium in Romance Philology/German Linguistics, 2006) and Universidade Nova Lisbon (2001-2006). Research Interests span multiple dimensions of Romance languages, including: Language Change & Grammaticalization (e.g., temporal semantics, modality, diachronic morphosyntax) Language Contact & Variation (e.g., Spanish/Portuguese in Latin America/Africa, Catalan/Galician/Basque) Applied Linguistics (e.g., L3 acquisition, phraseology in teaching, digital media) Pluricentricity (e.g., standardization processes, non-dominant varieties) Theoretical Syntax & Pragmatics (e.g., modal particles, clitics, tense-aspect-modality interactions) Article Trends reflect his expertise in: Comparative analysis of Ibero-Romance varieties in diachrony and contact scenarios Grammaticalization of modality and evidentiality markers Standardization challenges in African Portuguese and Lusophone contexts Digital media’s impact on language acquisition and variation Creole languages and typological hybridity Academic Leadership : Co-Director of the DFG-AHRC CrossMoGram project (with University of Central Lancashire) Chairman of the Doctoral Committee for Linguistics at Leipzig Visiting professorships in Brazil (UFRN, USP, UFFS) and Mozambique (Universidade Rovuma) Teaching emphasizes: Contrastive grammar (Spanish-Portuguese-German) Sociolinguistics and language policy Multilingualism in educational contexts Historical development of Romance languages

Meghann PeaceView profile

Associate Professor

• Heritage Language Learning
• Spanish Dialect Contact
• Spanglish
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Meghann Peace, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Spanish in the Department of Languages at St. Mary’s University. She specializes in heritage language acquisition, Spanish dialects, and Spanglish. Research examines identity negotiation among Mexican-American students, dialect contact in study abroad, and critical pedagogy. Articles focus on sociolinguistic justice and community-based language reclamation. She developed the innovative course 'Spanish for Immigration, Human Rights and Community Engagement' and is a frequent media commentator on Spanglish.

Jennifer CulbertsonView profile

Professor

• Cognitive Linguistics
• Language Acquisition
• Typological Universals
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Professor Jennifer Culbertson is a faculty member in the Department of Linguistics and English Language at the University of Edinburgh's School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences. Her research focuses on understanding how linguistic patterns emerge from cognitive biases and learning processes, particularly through experimental methods involving artificial language learning and computational modeling. She investigates typological universals, word order preferences, and morphological systems, emphasizing their cognitive and communicative foundations. Her current research explores how speakers' cognitive representations of gender and number morphology influence cross-linguistic tendencies in morpheme order, as well as the interplay between communicative efficiency and social biases in language learning. She supervises PhD students in areas including experimental syntax, language evolution, and cognitive linguistics. Culbertson has published extensively in top journals such as Cognition , Language , and Cognitive Science . Publications include studies on word order universals derived from silent gesture experiments, the role of simplicity in linguistic evolution, and experimental evidence for cognitive biases shaping morpheme order. Recent work (2024) highlights a universal bias in word order preferences even among speakers of non-harmonic languages.