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Christopher BryantView profile

Visiting Professor

• Natural Language Processing
• Grammatical Error Correction
• Codeswitching Analysis
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Christopher Bryant is a Visiting Professor in the Natural Language and Information Processing group at the University of Cambridge's Department of Computer Science and Technology. He holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge (2019), supervised by Prof. Ted Briscoe, and previously worked as a Research Assistant at the National University of Singapore under Prof. Hwee Tou Ng. His research focuses on grammatical error correction (GEC), automatic annotation, and codeswitching analysis. He developed the ERRor ANnotation Toolkit (ERRANT), widely used in GEC research, and led the BEA-2019 Shared Task. Bryant also serves as an Applied AI Research Scientist at Writer, Inc., and maintains active collaborations in NLP. Education: PhD in Computer Science, University of Cambridge (2019) MSc in Speech and Language Processing, University of Edinburgh (Year not specified) MA(Hons) in Chinese and Linguistics, University of Edinburgh (Year not specified) Research Interests: Automatic grammatical error detection/correction (GEC) for non-native English Codeswitching analysis in multilingual contexts Robust evaluation methodologies and artificial data generation Discourse parsing and linguistic annotation frameworks Applications of large language models in educational technology Key Contributions: ERRANT: Open-source tool for GEC error annotation and evaluation BEA-2019 Shared Task on GEC for educational applications Industry collaboration with Writer, Inc. on AI-driven writing tools Grants & Collaborations: Supported by the Institute for Automated Language Teaching and Assessment (ALTA) during his PhD. Active in academic-industrial partnerships through his role at Writer.

• Educational Data Mining
• Artificial Intelligence in Education
• Programming Education
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Jessica McBroom is a researcher affiliated with the Department of Computer Science at the University of Sydney. Her work focuses on educational data mining, artificial intelligence in education, and programming education equity. She has contributed to automated programming hint systems, student behavior analysis, and gender equity studies in computer science education. Her research explores how machine learning techniques can improve feedback mechanisms for programming students, analyze learning difficulties, and address systemic biases in education. Key projects include the HINTS Framework for automated hints, the DETECT algorithm for behavioral trends analysis, and studies on gender differences in programming education. Publications span journals like ACM Computing Surveys and conferences including AIED and EDM, emphasizing applications of data science to education technology. Her work bridges computer science and pedagogy, aiming to enhance scalability and inclusivity in online learning environments.

Joseph LetourneauView profile

Lecturer

• Incident Response
• Digital Forensics
• Computer Networking
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Joseph Letourneau is an Instructor in the Division of Information Technology & Sciences at Champlain College. He holds expertise in Incident Response, Digital Forensics, and Cybersecurity, with a focus on enhancing student engagement through structured and interactive teaching methodologies. His professional background includes work in Managed Security Services, covering areas like Vulnerability Assessments, PCI Investigations, and Malware Analysis. Research Interests: His research spans cybersecurity practices, digital forensics techniques, and the application of clustering algorithms in big data analysis. He emphasizes practical, hands-on learning to prepare students for real-world challenges in IT security and networking. Articles Overview: His publications explore density-based clustering methods for big data, sentiment analysis frameworks, and cybersecurity threat detection. Notably, he has contributed to optimizing clustering algorithms using MapReduce and enhancing digital forensic methodologies. Advising & Grants: No specific advising or grant information is highlighted in the provided materials.

• Educational Linguistics
• Language Learning and Processing
• Cognitive Linguistics
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Dr. Maria Vender is an Associate Professor in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures at the University of Verona, affiliated with the School of Cultures and Civilizations. Her academic roles include membership in the Faculty Board of the Linguistics PhD Program, the Teaching Committee for Foreign Languages and Literatures, and the Department's Communication and Web Commission. She actively contributes to research centers such as the Laboratorio di Linguistica Applicata (La.LiA) and leads projects like the PRIN PNRR 2022 REAding CompreHension for inclusion (REACH). Her teaching spans undergraduate and graduate courses in Language Learning, Semiotics, and Bilingualism across programs like the Master's in Linguistics and the Professional Master’s in Bibliotherapy. Her research focuses on language acquisition, developmental disorders, and applied linguistics, with recent work addressing literacy interventions for vulnerable populations, bilingualism in neurodiverse children, and cognitive aspects of language processing. She has published extensively in journals and conferences, emphasizing methodologies like eye-tracking and experimental linguistics. Maria Vender is also involved in third mission initiatives, including public engagement programs and professional training courses on literacy and educational inclusion.

Diana Pili-MossView profile

Lecturer

• Second Language Acquisition
• Cognitive Linguistics
• Memory and Learning
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Diana Pili-Moss is a Lecturer in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) at the Institute of English Studies, Leuphana University Lüneburg, Germany. She holds a PhD in Second Language Acquisition from Lancaster University (UK) and has held academic roles including Senior Research Associate at Leuphana, Post-doctoral ESRC Fellowship at Lancaster, and various teaching positions in the UK and Italy. Her research focuses on cognitive factors influencing second language acquisition (SLA), particularly memory's role in learning, age effects, and pedagogical applications such as corrective feedback and digital instruction. She has contributed to projects like Interact4School, which develops classroom materials and cognitive-educational tools. Educationally, she holds a Dr. phil. in General Linguistics from Universität Potsdam (Germany), a PGCE in Modern Foreign Languages (Manchester Metropolitan University), and an MA in Modern Foreign Languages and Literatures from IULM (Italy). Her work integrates empirical research with practical teaching methodologies, emphasizing the intersection of cognitive science and language pedagogy. Key research areas include instructed SLA in digital contexts, memory's role in EFL development, and the design of effective feedback systems. She has led initiatives such as the FeedBook project and collaborates with labs like LinA-Lab (Corpus Linguistics) and the TEFL Lab. Awards include her ESRC Fellowship, highlighting her contributions to SLA research. Her teaching spans secondary education, university-level language instruction, and specialized courses on SLA. She actively engages in academic activities, including lecture series on North American studies and workshops on corpus linguistics methods.

Clinton L. JefferyView profile

Professor

• programming languages
• program execution monitoring
• automatic debugging
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Clinton L. Jeffery is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Computer Science at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. He holds a B.S. (1987), M.S. (1989), and Ph.D. (1993) in Computer Science from the University of Washington and University of Arizona. His research spans programming languages, program execution monitoring, and software visualization. Key research areas : Design and implementation of programming languages (Unicon, Godiva) Program execution monitoring and debugging (Alamo, UFO) Collaborative virtual environments and MMO-style games Visualization of dynamic program behavior Publication trends focus on programming language design, debugging methodologies, and software visualization. His 2021 book Build Your Own Programming Language emphasizes language development, while earlier works explore runtime verification, thread models, and graphical programming. Professional roles : General Chair, AADEBUG 2005 Co-Chair, FLOSS mini-tracks at HICSS (2010-2014) Program Committee Member for ACM SAC, SEKE, and ICICS Reviewer for journals and NSF panels Campus Liaison, USENIX Association

Chris StoneView profile

Professor

• Formal Methods
• Programming Languages
• Natural Language Processing
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Chris Stone is a Professor specializing in formal methods and the intersection of natural language processing with mathematical proofs. He co-directs the Math+CS Clinic Program at his institution alongside Prof. Talithia Williams (Math) and Prof. Ben Wiedermann (CS). His research focuses on improving the readability and accessibility of computer-verified proofs, analyzing language patterns in academic mathematical proofs, and developing tools like the ProofLang Corpus. He collaborates extensively with undergraduate researchers and has contributed to foundational work in proof assistants such as Coq and Andromeda. His work bridges theoretical computer science and practical applications, including tools like RZ for computable mathematics and studies in multithreading performance optimization. He explores how imperative language structures in proofs affect formal verification systems, retraining NLP models to better parse mathematical texts. Key contributions include analyzing over 3.7M proofs from arXiv.org to identify linguistic patterns and collocations, discovering that phrases like 'without loss of generality' exhibit predictable syntactic structures. His projects also span curriculum analysis (CS Curricula: https://cscurricula.fyi) and explorations of non-classical logics. Labs/Teams: Principal investigator of the ProofLang Corpus project and core member of the Math+CS Clinic program. Current research directions include making proof assistants more user-friendly for mathematicians and improving cross-disciplinary collaboration through language-aware verification systems.

Mirjam SchmuckView profile

Professor

• Historical Linguistics
• Contrastive Linguistics
• Onomastics
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Mirjam Schmuck is a Professor at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz in the Department of German Institute for Historical Linguistics of German, within the School of Philosophy and Philology. Her research focuses on Historical Linguistics, Contrastive Linguistics, Onomastics, Language Change, and Grammaticalization. Professor Schmuck's work examines morphological and morphosyntactic change, historical pragmatics, name grammar, and sociolinguistic aspects of personal names. She has led significant projects including the German Surname Atlas and Digital Dictionary of German Surnames. Her publications demonstrate consistent focus on diachronic linguistics, particularly the evolution of naming practices, grammaticalization processes, and areal variation in German language features. Professor Schmuck has organized academic conferences on proper names and grammatical variation, and served as co-editor for Contributions to Name Research since 2016.

Maria Josep JarqueView profile

Associate Professor

• Evolutionary Psychology
• Education
• Linguistics
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Maria Josep Jarque is an Associate Professor at the University of Barcelona, affiliated with the Faculty of Psychology and the Departament de Cognició, Desenvolupament i Psicologia de l'Educació. Her research focuses on Evolutionary Psychology and Education, specifically exploring oral communication, sign language studies, and educational linguistics. She leads the GRADIA research group and collaborates with the Grup d'Innovació Teaching in Development Psychology. Education: She holds a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology (University of Barcelona, 2019), a Master of Arts in Linguistics from the University of New Mexico (2001), and a Bachelor's in Catalan Philology from the University of Barcelona (1993). Research Interests: Prof. Jarque investigates grammar construction, pragmatics, and discourse in signed languages, particularly Catalan Sign Language (LSC). She also examines communication disorders in education and the development of digital tools to enhance teacher training and student linguistic competence. Her work emphasizes inclusive education and the role of technology in language acquisition. Key Projects: She co-leads projects like GIDPSIDE (2016-2025) and PID2019-105177GB-C21 (2020-2023), focusing on oral competence development and digital educational tools. Recent research includes evaluating family life during the pandemic's impact on university students and standardizing teacher quality assessments in oral language education. Publications: Her work appears in journals like Computer Assisted Language Learning and Revista Brasileira de Educação Especial , with a focus on sign language lexicalization, teacher professional development, and educational technology.

Todd RobertsView profile

Researcher

• Neural Circuits
• Vocal Learning
• Auditory Processing
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Todd Roberts is an academic researcher in the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He holds a B.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Maryland, where his doctoral work focused on neuromodulatory circuits and vocal learning pathways. Postdoctoral training at Duke University Medical Center furthered his expertise in auditory memory encoding and neuroimaging techniques. His research investigates the neural mechanisms underlying vocal communication, particularly in songbirds, with a focus on how auditory experiences guide vocal learning through sensorimotor integration. Roberts' work integrates molecular, cellular, and systems-level approaches to study vocalization circuits, including the role of genes like FoxP1 and FoxP2 in autism-related vocal deficits. His lab explores neural plasticity during song learning and the evolutionary basis of vocal control systems. Key contributions include discoveries about basal ganglia circuits' role in vocal learning and the synaptic mechanisms supporting memory formation for vocal imitations. Publications highlight advancements in understanding auditory-motor transformations, the impact of dopamine systems on vocal behavior, and the application of deep learning tools like AVN for birdsong analysis. Roberts collaborates across disciplines to advance knowledge of neurodevelopmental disorders through avian models. His research has implications for therapeutic approaches targeting speech and communication impairments in humans.

Laurie BloomfieldView profile

Associate Professor

• Bioacoustics
• Vocal communication
• Species discrimination
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Dr. Laurie Bloomfield is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Algoma University. Her research focuses on songbird vocal complexity, examining both production and perception mechanisms across species like black-capped, mountain, and boreal chickadees. Utilizing fieldwork, lab experiments, and neural analysis, she investigates acoustic communication, species recognition, and auditory processing. PhD: University of Alberta (2002-2007) MA: Queen’s University (2000-2002) BA: Laurentian University (1996-2000) Her work explores: Acoustic structure and function of chick-a-dee calls Cross-species vocal discrimination Neural correlates of auditory perception Environmental influences on vocal development Frequency-range discrimination and absolute pitch Comparative analysis of sympatric/allopatric populations Recent publications emphasize neural encoding, computational modeling, and ecological adaptations in vocal communication. She maintains a lab in CC 103 at Algoma University, with contact details provided.

Marieke DhontView profile

Lecturer

• Second Temple Judaism
• Old Testament
• Textual Criticism
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Marieke Dhont is a scholar affiliated with the Faculty of Divinity at the University of Cambridge , with a focus on Second Temple Judaism, Septuagint studies, and Hellenistic textual criticism. She holds a joint doctorate in Theology (UC Louvain) and Religious Studies (KU Leuven) and has held prestigious fellowships including the British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship and Center for Hellenic Studies Fellowship . Her academic roles include Director of Studies in Theology, Religion and Philosophy of Religion (TRPR) at Gonville & Caius College and PG Tutor at Girton College. PhD in Theology (UC Louvain) and Religious Studies (KU Leuven, 2016) Masters in Classics and Cultural Studies (KU Leuven) Her research examines the intersection of Greek language, Jewish identity, and literary traditions in antiquity, analyzing texts like the Septuagint and Eupolemus. She challenges assumptions about linguistic proficiency in Hellenistic Judaism and explores multilingualism in Palestine. Her recent work on Jewish-Greek historiography and post-classical Greek redefines integration patterns of Jews in the Hellenistic world. Key awards include: British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship (2018-2021) Center for Hellenic Studies Fellowship (2021-2022) FWF Esprit Postdoctoral Fellowship (2022-2027) Dr Dhont currently works at Paris Lodron University Salzburg while maintaining Cambridge affiliations. Her publications span Septuagint philology, translation theory, and ancient scribal practices, with a focus on stylistic features and cultural context.

Oriana Kilbourn-CeronView profile

Research Fellow

• Phonology
• Phonetics
• Speech Production
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Oriana Kilbourn-Ceron is a Research Fellow in the Department of Linguistics at Northwestern University, where she works with Matt Goldrick at SoundLab. Previously, she completed her PhD at McGill University and taught undergraduate courses at Concordia University. Her research focuses on phonology, phonetics, and speech production, investigating how speakers' planning processes influence pronunciation. She uses acoustic corpus analysis and production experiments to explore topics like the impact of cognitive load on phonetic variation and the interplay between predictability and allophonic realization. Kilbourn-Ceron’s work bridges theoretical linguistics with experimental methodologies, addressing questions about the dynamic nature of speech production. Her academic contributions span diverse linguistic phenomena, including Japanese vowel devoicing, French liaison processes, and second-language speech planning. Notably, she has demonstrated how production planning locality influences phonological variability, offering novel insights into the mechanisms behind speech production. Kilbourn-Ceron actively collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and maintains an open-science approach, sharing data and scripts via her OSF profile.

• Elections
• Social Media
• Electronic Engineering
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Manik Hapsara is an Assistant Professor (Academic) affiliated with the CEES School of Science. His research focuses on socio-technical systems, e-voting technologies, digital governance, and educational technology. He has contributed to over 20 publications since 2008, with notable work in e-government frameworks, social media applications for public services, and learning analytics in MOOC platforms. His work spans interdisciplinary areas including cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, and materials science. Research interests include the intersection of technology and governance, with emphasis on developing nations' electoral systems. He has explored transparency mechanisms in e-voting systems, risk analysis in IT implementations using COBIT frameworks, and the role of social media in smart cities like Jakarta. His technical contributions include studies on wireless ad hoc network security and ultrasonic wave analysis in materials engineering. Publications highlight trends in digital transformation of public services, educational technology innovations, and safety-critical systems modeling. His work frequently addresses challenges in implementing technology in socio-political contexts, particularly in Indonesia. No formal awards are listed, but his h-index of 7 and 131 citations indicate impactful contributions in his fields.

Victoria Escandell-VidalView profile

Professor

• Pragmatics
• Semantics
• Prosody
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Victoria Escandell-Vidal is a Full Professor of Linguistics at the Complutense University of Madrid and former Full Professor at the National University of Distance Education (UNED) since 2007. Her research focuses on the grammar/semantics/pragmatics interface , particularly in Spanish, Catalan, and Italian, covering topics like interrogative sentences , copular constructions , and evidentiality . She has served as Editor-in-chief of Revista Española de Lingüística and co-editor of the AKAL Linguistics book series . Research Focus: Procedural Meaning, Information Structure, Social Cognition, L2 Acquisition International Engagement: Invited professorial roles at universities in Argentina, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Sweden, and the Netherlands Scientific Recognition: Emile Lorand Chair (2014) Humanistisk Samhällsvetenskapliga Forskningsrådet Award (1996) Extraordinary Doctorate & Degree Awards (Universidad Complutense de Madrid) Publications : 123+ academic works including 12 Q1 journal articles and 20 publications with top 10 international publishers in the SPI ranking. Her recent work examines prosodic marking , verum focus , and tautological constructions across languages.