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Letitia NaiglesView profile

Professor

• Language Acquisition
• Developmental Psychology
• Cognitive Development
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Letitia Naigles is a Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at the University of Connecticut. She serves as Vice President of the International Association for the Study of Child Language and leads the UConn Child Language Lab. Her research focuses on language acquisition across diverse populations, including typically developing children and those with autism spectrum disorders. She examines how linguistic input interacts with innate cognitive, neurological, and social factors to shape language development. Naigles holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania (1988). Her work spans theoretical and applied domains, addressing cross-linguistic variations in language acquisition and neurobiological underpinnings of developmental language disorders. She has held visiting appointments at the MIND Institute and Koç University, Turkey. Her awards include Fellow status in the Association for Psychological Science (2009). She has secured research funding from NIH, NSF, and other agencies, focusing on topics such as grammatical impairment in autism and longitudinal language profiles in developmental disorders. Her teaching includes courses on developmental psychology, language acquisition, and the neurobiology of language. Naigles’ research group, the UConn K.I.D.S. (Kids in Developmental Science), collaborates internationally to explore language mechanisms in diverse populations. Her publications bridge cognitive science, linguistics, and clinical applications, advancing understanding of both typical and atypical language development.

Carolina GonzálezView profile

Professor

• Phonology
• Phonetics
• Prosody
• +5 more

Carolina González is a full-time Professor at Florida State University's Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics, College of Arts and Sciences. Holding a Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Southern California, she specializes in Spanish phonetics, phonology, and prosody with particular focus on language invention and phonation patterns. Research Areas: Phonology, Phonetics, Prosody, Laboratory phonology, L2 phonological acquisition, Syntax-phonology interface, Morph-phonology, Language invention Her publication trends reveal sustained expertise in Spanish consonantal phenomena, intonation patterns, and prosody-conditioned alternations across Romance languages. Notably, she is collaborating with Lara Reglero on mirativity and developing a book on language invention with Cambridge University Press. While no formal scientific awards are mentioned in the available text, her laboratory phonology research integrates acoustic analysis with phonological theory. No graduate students are explicitly listed in the provided materials.

Kevin B. McGowanView profile

Associate Professor

• Phonetics
• Speech Perception
• Coarticulation
• +3 more

Kevin B. McGowan is an Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Kentucky, affiliated with the UK Phonetics Lab and the Lewis Honors College. His research focuses on phonetics, speech perception, sociophonetics, and sound change, with a particular interest in how linguistic variation intersects with social and cognitive factors. He co-authored the third edition of English with an Accent , a seminal work on linguistic discrimination and sociolinguistic awareness. His work bridges experimental phonetics with sociolinguistic theory, emphasizing the role of listener expectations and language ideology in shaping perception. McGowan's contributions include studies on coarticulation timing, non-native speech perception, and the impact of socioindexical cues in noisy environments. He actively promotes open-access methodologies, as seen in projects like Wildcat Voices . His research highlights the interplay between linguistic structure and social meaning, advancing both theoretical and applied linguistics.

• Pragmatics
• Semantics
• Information Structure
• +4 more

Laia Mayol is an Associate Professor in the Department of Translation and Language Sciences at Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) in Barcelona, Spain. She teaches undergraduate and master's level courses in linguistics, semantics, pragmatics, and English grammar. Her academic journey includes postdoctoral research at UPF through the 'Juan de la Cierva' program and at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), following the completion of her PhD at the University of Pennsylvania in 2009. Professor Mayol's research focuses on pragmatics and semantics, both theoretical and experimental. Her work particularly centers on information structure and discourse structure, examining how meaning is constructed beyond truth-conditional content. She investigates the interpretation and production of anaphoric forms across languages, with special attention to Romance languages like Catalan and Spanish. Her approach combines formal linguistic theory with empirical methodology, reflecting the growing integration of theoretical and experimental paradigms in contemporary linguistics. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on the syntax-pragmatics interface, particularly how information structure (especially focus) interacts with syntactic realization in Romance languages. Her work spans theoretical syntax, experimental pragmatics, and cross-linguistic comparison, demonstrating methodological diversity while maintaining thematic coherence. A significant portion of her research examines Catalan specifically, contributing to our understanding of this understudied Romance language, while also situating Catalan findings within broader Romance and theoretical linguistic frameworks. Professor Mayol is actively involved in research projects, currently working on the EXPEDIS project funded by Agencia Estatal de Investigación (grant number PID2021-122779NB-I00) and the European Regional Development Fund. She is a member of the consolidated research group Grup de Lingüística Formal (GLIF) and the Unitat de Recerca en Lingüística (UR-LING), which provide collaborative frameworks for her linguistic investigations.

José A. CamachoView profile

Professor

• Linguistics
• Hispanic Linguistics
• Syntax
• +6 more

José A. Camacho is a Professor and Director of the School of Literatures, Cultural Studies and Linguistics at the University of Illinois at Chicago. His research focuses on syntax, bilingualism, and language contact phenomena, with particular attention to Spanish and indigenous languages like Shipibo. He has authored influential textbooks such as Introducción a la sintaxis del español (2018) and edited volumes like Exploring Interfaces (2019). His work bridges formal syntax with sociolinguistic concerns, examining heritage speaker grammars, null subject parameters, and morphosyntactic variation. Notable projects include studies on gender agreement in Shipibo-Spanish contact zones and adverb placement in heritage Spanish. Camacho has collaborated extensively with researchers on indigenous language maintenance in urban settings, as seen in Linguistic attitudes towards Shipibo in Cantagallo (2018). Publications span over three decades, with key contributions to syntactic theory (e.g., revisiting the null subject parameter) and bilingualism studies. His recent work explores paradigmatic uniformity in heritage grammars and the Big DP hypothesis in contact languages. Camacho serves as an editorial board member for major linguistics journals and has organized international workshops on bilingual morphology.

Luis LópezView profile

Professor

• Pragmatics
• Syntax
• Morphology
• +3 more

Luis López is a Professor of Spanish Linguistics and Director of Graduate Studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). He holds a PhD in Linguistics from Cornell University (1995) and has been affiliated with UIC since 1999. His research focuses on pragmatics, syntax, morphology, and bilingualism, with notable work on code-switching and the integration of bilingual grammars. He directed the Bilingualism Research Laboratory at UIC for many years and has contributed to the Cambridge Handbook of Distributed Morphology. His recent work bridges law and linguistics, examining perjury semantics and legal discourse. Education: PhD in Linguistics, Cornell University (1995); BA in Filología, Universitat de Barcelona (1988). Research highlights include studies on metaphor theory, minimal assertions, and the conceptual structure of perjury. He serves on editorial boards for journals like Current Issues in Multilingualism and ISOGLOSS. Notable awards include the Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship (2016) and a Fulbright Award (2012–2013). López has advised numerous students and collaborated on projects exploring code-switching syntax, adjective placement, and second language acquisition. His work emphasizes the importance of bilingual data in linguistic theory and the application of formal syntax to contact phenomena.

Anja MüllerView profile

Professor

• Language Acquisition
• Language Didactics
• Semantics/Pragmatics Interface
• +4 more

Prof. Anja Müller is a Full Professor of Language Acquisition and Language Didactics at the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. She leads the Descriptive Linguistics of German department within the German Institute. Her academic career includes roles as a research associate at the University of Potsdam (2003-2008) and Goethe University Frankfurt (2008-2016), and a speech therapist at ZaPP (2003-2004). She holds a Dr. phil. from the University of Potsdam (2010). Education: 2003: Diplom in General Linguistics (University of Potsdam) 2010: Doctorate in Philosophy (University of Potsdam) Research Focus: Prof. Müller investigates first/second language acquisition, semantics/pragmatics interfaces, and language-conscious teaching methods. Her work emphasizes multilingual classroom dynamics, teacher professionalization, and comparative grammar instruction. Key projects include the FaPlan interdisciplinary lesson-planning initiative and the TWIND project on multilingual technical education. Publications: Her recent work bridges linguistics and pedagogy, including Grammatische Modellierung als Grundlage für sprachdidaktische Vermittlung (2022) and articles on digital media in teacher training. Her research spans language acquisition theories to practical teaching materials for multilingual classrooms. Teaching/Grants: Leads projects funded by BMBF and LOEWE. Developed e-learning units for teacher education and co-authored materials like 160 Karten für die linguistisch fundierte Sprachförderung . Supervises research on grammar education and multilingual writing skills.

Ulrike SchneiderView profile

Professor

• Corpus Linguistics
• Language Variation and Change
• Historical Linguistics
• +5 more

Ulrike Schneider is a Professor of English Linguistics at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. She holds a PhD (2014) and Habilitation (2024) in English linguistics, specializing in corpus-based studies of syntax, language variation, and diachronic change. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics and applied digital methods. Education Habilitation: "Transitivity as an Explanatory Factor in Language Variation and Change" , Mainz (2024) PhD: "Frequency, Hesitations and Chunks - A Usage-based Study of Chunking in English" , Freiburg (2014) Diploma in Applied Modern Languages and Business, Giessen (2009) Research Interests Language Variation & Change Corpus Linguistics Diachronic Syntax Modality & Negation Political Discourse Analysis Digital Humanities Her work examines syntactic structures in historical and modern contexts, particularly focusing on modals, causatives, and corpus-based methods. Recent studies analyze Trump's political language and the diachronic evolution of verb constructions. Publications highlight methodological innovations in corpus analysis and digital tools for linguistic research. Recent work addresses modal negation patterns, V+it up constructions, and legal aspects of social media corpus publication. Teaching & Grants include innovative digital pedagogy projects funded by the Gutenberg Lehrkolleg. She has held visiting professorships at Hildesheim, Augsburg, Frankfurt, and Konstanz universities since 2023. Awards include the JGU Teaching Award (2024) and a 2018 grant for digital humanities initiatives.

Anthony YacovoneView profile

Research Fellow

• Psycholinguistics
• Neurolinguistics
• Child Language Acquisition
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Anthony Yacovone is a Post-doctoral Research Fellow with a joint appointment at Tufts University's Department of Psychology and Massachusetts General Hospital. He is affiliated with the NeuroCognition of Language Laboratory under the guidance of Gina Kuperberg. His research focuses on linguistic prediction, cognitive neuroscience, and computational modeling of inference, alongside investigations into syntactic processing and real-world knowledge interactions. He will assume a role as Assistant Professor in Boston University's Department of Linguistics starting July 2025. Education includes a PhD in Psychology from Harvard University (2023), where he worked with Jesse Snedeker on language acquisition and sentence processing, and a BA in Psycholinguistics from University of Massachusetts Amherst (2016), collaborating with Brian Dillon and Lyn Frazier on syntactic processing research. Key research interests span psycholinguistics, neurolinguistics, and child language acquisition. His work integrates EEG, eye-tracking, and computational methods to explore topics like form-based prediction in natural contexts, developmental shifts in lexical vs. plausibility-based processing, and code-switching effects in multilingual discourse. Publications highlight methodological innovations (e.g., web-based eye-tracking comparisons) and theoretical contributions to understanding linguistic prediction mechanisms. Current research emphasizes bridging computational models with neurophysiological evidence in language processing. No formal grants or awards are listed in the provided information. His academic trajectory includes advising roles yet to be detailed in the text.

Josep QuerView profile

Research Professor

• Linguistics
• Syntax
• Semantics
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Josep Quer is an ICREA Research Professor at the Department of Translation and Language Sciences, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, leading the LSCLab. He holds a PhD from Utrecht University and has held roles such as Full Professor at the University of Amsterdam and Researcher at the University of Barcelona. His work focuses on theoretical linguistics, particularly sign languages, Romance languages, and Greek. Education: PhD in Linguistics, Utrecht University (1998) Master in Grammatical Theory, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (1993) Classics (Greek) Degree, University of Barcelona (1988) Research Interests: Sign language syntax/semantics Romance languages Greek linguistics Modality effects in language Grammar writing standards for sign languages Publications: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles in journals like Language , Lingua , and Sign Language & Linguistics . Recent work emphasizes methodological advancements in sign language research and cross-modal comparisons. Awards: Catalan Academy membership (2021), NIAS Fellowships (2021-2024), and APANSCE Prize (2006). Grants & Leadership: Coordinated EU H2020 project SIGN-HUB (2016–2020). Led development of Gramàtica bàsica de la llengua de signes catalana (2005) with GRIN research group. Served as journal co-editor and network chair for COST Action IS1006. Labs/Teams: Directs LSCLab and manages LSC corpus/lexicon projects under Institut d’Estudis Catalans.

Mithun MarianneView profile

Professor

• Morphology
• Syntax
• Discourse
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Mithun Marianne is a Professor of Linguistics at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), USA, since 1986. Previously, she held roles including Visiting Professor at UC Berkeley (1982-1986) and Professor at SUNY Albany (1973-1985). She earned a Ph.D. from Yale University in 1974. Her research focuses on morphology, syntax, discourse, prosody, language contact/change, typology, and documentation of Indigenous and Austronesian languages. She has held visiting positions globally, including at the University of Nice, Stanford, and La Trobe University. She serves on editorial boards for journals like Amérindia and Journal of Linguistic Typology . Her honors include Fellow of the Linguistic Society of America (2008), the Medaille du Collège de France (2005), and Doctorates Honoris Causa from La Trobe University (2003) and the University of Oslo (2000). She was elected to the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters in 1998. Recent activities include leading international research initiatives on cross-linguistic clause combining (2010-2012) and serving on scientific committees for language documentation conferences. Her work bridges linguistic theory with empirical analysis, emphasizing fieldwork and endangered language preservation.

James StreetView profile

Research Fellow

• Cognitive Grammar
• Second Language Acquisition
• Linguistics
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James Street is a Research Fellow at Northumbria University, specializing in linguistic research with a focus on cognitive grammar and usage-based approaches to language acquisition. He holds a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Sheffield (2009) and has extensive teaching experience in ESOL/EFL across multiple countries. His research explores individual differences in linguistic knowledge related to education and literacy, as well as syntactic processing in both native and non-native speakers of English. Education: Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Sociology, University of Sheffield (1999) Trinity (Cambridge) Cert. TESOL (1999) Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics, University of Sheffield (2004, distinction) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Linguistics, University of Sheffield (2009) Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA, 2012) Research Focus: Dr. Street’s work investigates cognitive mechanisms underlying language processing, particularly in passive voice constructions and complex syntactic structures. He examines how factors like literacy, education, and individual variability influence comprehension and syntactic interpretation in both monolingual and bilingual populations. Supervision: He currently supervises Kinga Patterson, whose research explores individual differences in processing complex noun phrases among native English speakers.

• Prosody
• Intonation
• Phonetics
• +5 more

Prof. Bettina Braun is a faculty member at the University of Konstanz, specializing in prosody and intonation. Her research explores intonational contrasts, listener processing, and second language acquisition. She teaches phonetics, phonology, and experimental methods, and was honored with the students' teaching prize. She holds regular office hours and is supported by a secretary, Barbara Werner. Research focuses on how prosody interacts with lexical meaning, particularly in questions and sarcasm. Cross-linguistic studies feature prominently, including work on German, Persian, Chinese, and Swiss dialects. She emphasizes experimental methods, including Active Learning systems for perception experiments. Her work also examines infant-directed speech and L2 acquisition challenges. Key contributions include analyses of rhetorical vs. information-seeking questions, the role of pitch accents, and the impact of native language on prosodic perception. Ongoing projects are detailed on her dedicated page. Scientific awards include the University of Konstanz student-recognized teaching prize. Her lab's work is supported by collaborations in corpus development, such as the Konstanz prosodically annotated infant-directed speech corpus (KIDS corpus). She actively publishes on intonation’s role in disambiguation and cross-cultural communication.

• Formal Semantics
• Syntax-Semantics Interface
• Semantics-Pragmatics Interface
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Maribel Romero is a Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Konstanz since 2007. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst (1998), with a dissertation on focus and reconstruction effects in wh-phrases. Previously, she taught at the University of Pennsylvania (1998–2007), progressing from Assistant to Associate Professor. Her research focuses on formal semantics, syntax-semantics interfaces, and semantics-pragmatics interactions. Key areas include negation, questions, epistemic bias, copular sentences, and superlatives. She has pioneered work on counterfactual conditionals, polar question bias, and clausal embedding restrictions across languages. Romero has led major projects funded by DFG, ERC, and the Nuance Foundation. Notable initiatives include the Questions at the Interfaces research unit and the Meaning-Driven Combinatorial Restrictions AHRC-DFG project. She has also held editorial roles for Journal of Semantics and Language and Linguistics Compass , and serves on advisory boards for the DFG and Leibniz-ZAS. Teaching responsibilities span introductory linguistics to specialized courses in semantics/pragmatics (e.g., Intensional Semantics , Computational Semantics ). She has also contributed to summer schools at Stanford and Humboldt University Berlin.

Nadine BadeView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Syntax
• Semantics
• Pragmatics
• +3 more

Nadine Bade is a Senior Lecturer and researcher in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Konstanz, affiliated with the AG Walkden group. Since April 2025, she has led the project 'Pragmatic reasoning with (non-)visual alternatives,' part of the Priority Programme ViCom. Previously, she held positions at the University of Potsdam (replacing Prof. Zimmermann), Institut Jean Nicod (Paris), and the University of Tübingen, focusing on projects like 'Between Language and Reasoning' and 'ObTrEx.' Her research spans syntax, semantics, pragmatics, psycholinguistics, and the language of fiction. Her work emphasizes experimental methods, including studies on implicatures, presuppositions, and cross-linguistic pragmatics. Notable collaborations include projects with Salvador Mascarenhas, Malte Zimmermann, and others. She has presented at major conferences such as SALT, CogSci, and WAFL, addressing topics like pragmatic reasoning, word learning, and modal operators. Bade's contributions bridge theoretical and experimental approaches, with publications in journals like Semantics and Pragmatics , Glossa , and Psychological Research . Her current research explores pragmatic strengthening mechanisms and the interplay between language and reasoning. She has secured grants for projects investigating alternatives, attention, and deductive fallacies. Bade’s work often involves experimental paradigms, such as priming studies and mouse-tracking, to probe real-time language processing.