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Alice SuozziView profile

Research Fellow

• Linguistics
• Syntax
• Semantics
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Alice Suozzi is a Research Fellow at the Department of Comparative Linguistic and Cultural Studies, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. She earned her cum laude PhD in Modern Languages, Cultures, and Societies and Language Sciences (Language Sciences curriculum) in 2024 after completing her cum laude Master’s in Italian Studies and Linguistic Sciences at the University of Bologna in 2019. Her research focuses on the syntax-semantics interface, Italian verb argument structures, and language acquisition, particularly instrument realization in typologically diverse languages. Education PhD in Lingue, culture e società moderne e scienze del linguaggio (Curriculum: Scienze del Linguaggio), Ca' Foscari University of Venice (2024) Master’s in Italianistica, Culture Letterarie Europee e Scienze Linguistiche (LM-14 - MODERN PHILOLOGY), University of Bologna (2019) Certificat de Spécialisation en Linguistique, Université de Genève (2024) Research Interests center on Italian syntactic optionality, instrumental argument structures, computational linguistics benchmarks, and comparative studies between spoken and sign languages. Her work integrates experimental methods, corpus analysis, and pre-trained language models to investigate how children acquire complex morphosyntactic structures and how instruments function in Italian dialects and cross-modal communication. Scientific Activities include organizing seminar series like Inclubembo and contributing to conferences such as Zadar Linguistic Forum, LSRL-53, and NOCroDeP 2023. Her publications address topics ranging from Italian clitic pronouns to syntactic bootstrapping hypotheses, with a 2025 article introducing the BAMBI baby language model for Italian.

• German Linguistics
• Syntax
• Semantics
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Sibilla Cantarini serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures at the University of Verona, specializing in German Language, Translation and Linguistics (GERM-01/C). Her academic work spans multiple degree programs including Bachelor's degrees in Foreign Languages and Literatures and Languages and Cultures for Tourism and International Commerce, as well as Master's programs in Languages, Literatures and Digital Culture. Her research interests form a comprehensive framework examining the interface between lexicon/syntax and semantics/syntax with reference to German, Italian, and French from a comparative perspective. Additional research areas include semantic grammar, lexical semantics of contemporary German, morphology of contemporary German, and history of linguistics. She has particular expertise in acquisition of German as a second language for Romance speakers, discourse analysis, conversation/dialogue analysis, dictionaries, phraseology, grammar of predicates, teaching methods, and syntax/morphology. Professor Cantarini leads significant research projects including 'Le Digital Humanities applicate alle lingue e letterature straniere' (since 2018), 'Negation in Italian and German' (since 2012), 'Studio comparativo delle forme di espressione della finalità in tedesco, francese e italiano' (since 2012), and 'Ricerche nel campo dei predicati nominali di evento del tedesco' (since 2006). Since 2015-2016, she has been a member of the international project 'Lernerplattform Itammen' (contrastive linguistics project) and served as Guest Professor at Heinrich-Heine-University in Düsseldorf during the 2015-2016 academic year. Her teaching portfolio includes extensive work across multiple academic years (2006-2025) with courses such as German language 2, German language and linguistics, Teaching lab - German language, and Varieties of German 2: tourism and commerce. She has held various administrative roles including membership on the PhD Councils, Teaching Boards, and Research Committee within her department. Professor Cantarini is affiliated with research centers including Centro di ricerca SKENÈ (interdisciplinary theater research) and CRIER (Interdepartmental Research Center on Romantic Europe), contributing to the Department's research infrastructure in linguistics and language studies.

• Political Discourse Analysis
• Syntax-Semantics Interface
• Cognitive Linguistics
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Maria Ivana Lorenzetti is an Associate Professor in English Linguistics at the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, University of Verona. She holds a Ph.D. in English Linguistics from the University of Pisa and has served as a visiting scholar at the IPrA Research Center (University of Antwerpen) and the Department of Linguistics (UC Berkeley). Research Interests Political Discourse Syntax-Semantics Interface Cognitive Linguistics Translation and Contrastive Analysis She contributes to academic governance through roles in the PhD Councils and Teaching Boards. Her recent research explores digital humanities applications and interdisciplinary projects like SKENÈ and CRIER.

• Political Discourse
• Syntax-Semantics Interface
• Cognitive Linguistics
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Maria Ivana Lorenzetti-Dep is an Associate Professor in English Linguistics at the University of Verona, Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures. She holds a Ph.D. in English Linguistics from the University of Pisa. Her research focuses on political discourse analysis, syntax-semantics interface, cognitive linguistics, metaphor, translation, and contrastive analysis. She has conducted visiting research at the University of Antwerp (IPrA Research Center) and UC Berkeley’s Department of Linguistics. Ph.D.: University of Pisa (English Linguistics) Visiting Scholarships: IPrA Research Center (Antwerp), UC Berkeley Teaching roles span courses in English Language, Political Discourse, and Linguistics across multiple programs since 2006. She currently teaches in bachelor’s and master’s programs on political language, tourism, and international commerce. Editorial Board Member: Bibliography of Metaphor and Metonymy (John Benjamins) Research Groups: Anglophone Studies Group (journal IPERSTORIA), Syntax-Semantics Interface Studies Key projects include digital humanities applications in foreign languages (2018–present), political discourse analysis (2012–), and contrastive linguistics (2014–). She leads initiatives in interdisciplinary theater research (SKENÈ Lab) and digital humanities (DAIH Lab).

• Theoretical Linguistics
• Syntax
• Semantics
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Denis Delfitto is a Full Professor at the University of Verona , affiliated with the Department of Cultures and Civilizations . His research bridges Linguistics , Cognitive Neuroscience , and Philosophy of Mind , focusing on syntax, semantics, computational linguistics, and comparative studies in Romance/Germanic languages. His research projects include investigations into atypical language development (e.g., bilingualism and developmental dyslexia), non-standard negation, and the interface between language and perception. He has led funded initiatives such as PRIN PNRR 2022 REAding CompreHension for inclusion (REACH) AThEME: Advancing the European Multilingual Experience European Network: Bantu, Chinese, Romance nouns and noun phrases Scientific awards and honors include Membership in Academia Europaea (2017) He has supervised numerous PhD projects across comparative syntax, formal semantics, computational linguistics, and communicative impairments. He serves on editorial boards (e.g., Linguistic Inquiry ) and grant review panels (e.g., Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research). Teaching roles span bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD programs in Linguistics, Communication Studies, and Publishing and Journalism.

Roland HINTERHOLZLView profile

Professor

• Linguistics
• German Language Studies
• Pragmatics
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Roland Hinterholzl is a Full Professor at the Department of Linguistics and Comparative Cultural Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice. He serves as the Delegate of the Rector for the Coordination of the European Alliance Eutopia. His research focuses on German linguistics, syntax, historical linguistics, and pragmatics. He teaches courses such as Linguistic Pragmatics and German Language and Translation at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Administrative Role: European Alliance Coordination Delegate Teaching: Courses include LINGUA TEDESCA 3, LINGUISTICA TEDESCA, and LINGUA TEDESCA - LINGUA E TRADUZIONE Research Interests: Modal particles, word order change, syntactic theory, Germanic language evolution He has led research projects on modal particles and word order variation, collaborating with institutions like ZAS Berlin and DFG. His recent publications explore syntactic phenomena in German and English historical syntax.

Claudio Sacerdoti CoenView profile

Associate Professor

• Mathematical Knowledge Management
• Interactive Theorem Proving
• Logical Frameworks
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Claudio Sacerdoti Coen is an Associate Professor in Computer Science at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering , University of Bologna. His research focuses on Mathematical Knowledge Management , Interactive Theorem Proving , and their applications to functional programming languages and markup languages like XML and MathML. He has led the DAMA project for didactic applications of theorem provers. Employment: Associate Professor (2017–present), previously Lecturer (2007–2017) Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science (University of Bologna, 2004), Master’s in Computer Science (2000) Research Interests include: Integration of XML-based Mathematical Knowledge Management with Interactive Theorem Provers (e.g., Coq, Matita) Reduction strategies in the Calculus of (Co)Inductive Constructions Formal verification of algorithms and compilers Constructive analysis and formal topology User interface design for proof assistants Publications over the last decade highlight advancements in: Efficient substitution mechanisms for lambda calculi Formalization of mathematical theorems (e.g., Lebesgue’s Dominated Convergence Theorem) Development of proof assistant frameworks (Matita kernel, ELPI interpreter) Mathematical document structuring and search engine design

Gianluca LebaniView profile

Researcher

• Linguistics
• Computational Linguistics
• Dialectology
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Gianluca Lebani is a Researcher at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, affiliated with the Department of Comparative Linguistic and Cultural Studies and the Research Institute for Digital and Cultural Heritage. His roles include membership in the Management Committee of the University Scientific Instrumentation Service Center (CSA), the Board of Directors of the Bembolab Laboratory, and the Academic Senate. His research focuses on theoretical and comparative linguistics, dialectology, and computational linguistics. Key areas include variation in Italian and Italo-Romance dialects, semantic role analysis using transformer models, psycholinguistic investigations of grammatical gender, and historical document analysis. He also explores machine learning applications in language processing, such as baby language models (BAMBI) and Old Saxon poetry scansion algorithms. Recent work includes studies on possessive pronouns in dialects, indefiniteness in bilingual speakers, and the expression of semantic gender. His contributions span corpus-based methods, distributional semantics, and experimental psycholinguistics. Collaborations involve projects like VariOpInTA (Variation and Optionality in Italo-Romance) and computational frameworks like SYMPAThy for extracting word combinations. Lebani is active in academic service, contributing to institutional committees and editorial roles. His lab affiliations include Bembolab and the Digital and Cultural Heritage Institute. He regularly publishes in journals like RID, RIVISTA ITALIANA DI DIALETTOLOGIA and ISOGLOSS , and presents at conferences such as CLiC-it and QITL.

• Italian Linguistics
• Dialectology
• Language Contact
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Annarita Miglietta is an Associate Professor of Italian Linguistics at the University of Salento's Department of Humanities, a position she has held since March 21, 2005. She maintains an active research and teaching profile with office hours held Fridays from 9:30 to 10:30 in Studio 13C of Palazzo Parlangeli in Lecce. Her academic journey includes obtaining qualification for the first band in 2013 and reaffirming this qualification in 2019, demonstrating her continued scholarly excellence. Dr. Miglietta's research spans traditional dialectology and contemporary linguistic phenomena, with particular focus on the relationship between standard Italian and regional varieties in Salento. Her scholarly work examines language contact, code-switching, sociolinguistic variation, and the vitality of the Griko language. In recent years, she has expanded her research to include digital communication phenomena, analyzing language use in social media, rap lyrics, and the impact of technology on linguistic expression. Her methodological approach combines fieldwork with textual analysis across diverse contexts including educational settings, children's language acquisition, and digital environments. Her publication record shows a clear evolution from traditional dialectological studies toward contemporary language phenomena while maintaining continuity with regional linguistic traditions. The most recent publications demonstrate engagement with cutting-edge linguistic topics including digital communication, youth language, and the interface between traditional literary forms and new media. This trajectory reflects both her adaptability as a researcher and her commitment to examining language as a living, evolving system. Dr. Miglietta serves as a reviewer for the VQR (Research Quality Evaluation) for the periods 2015-2019 and 2020-2024, and has contributed significantly to doctoral education through committee service and specialized lectures for PhD programs at the University of Turin and the International PhD Program in Modern and Classical Languages at the University of Salento and University of Vienna. She maintains active scholarly engagement through editorial roles as a member of the board of Rivista Italiana di Dialettologia since 2012 and the scientific committee of Journal Olhares & Trilhas since 2019, demonstrating her commitment to advancing research in her field through scholarly publication and peer review.

• Cognitive Linguistics
• Morphosyntax
• Semantics
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Claudio Di Meola is a Full Professor at Sapienza University of Rome, affiliated with the Department of European, American and Intercultural Studies. He teaches German linguistics and language courses, including German Language I and German Translation III, and coordinates exam schedules for undergraduate and master's students. His institutional email is claudio.dimeola@uniroma1.it, and he holds office hours by appointment. Di Meola's research centers on German linguistics with interdisciplinary foci in cognitive linguistics, morphosyntax (e.g., connectors, prepositions), semantics (metaphor, polysemy, verb tenses), and contrastive linguistics. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in language pedagogy, particularly for Deutsch als Fremdsprache (German as a Foreign Language). Key themes include the simplification of German grammar ( Leichte Sprache ), tense semantics, and cross-linguistic analysis between German and Italian. His recent publications (2020–2024) predominantly explore grammar pedagogy , tense semantics , and contrastive linguistics . Articles analyze the optimization of German teaching materials, structural complexities in German syntax, and pragmatic dimensions of tense usage in discourse. Recurring subfields include morphosyntax, lexical semantics, DaF curriculum design, and cognitive-linguistic approaches to language simplification.

Roberto BasiliView profile

Associate Professor

• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Learning
• Knowledge Representation
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Roberto Basili is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Roma, Tor Vergata, where he has been a member of the Artificial Intelligence group (ART) since 1991. His academic appointments span both the Faculty of Engineering and the Department of Linguistics, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to natural language processing and computational linguistics. Professor Basili's research focuses on Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Knowledge Representation, and their applications in Information Retrieval and the Semantic Web. His work particularly emphasizes semantic tagging, word sense disambiguation, ontology engineering, and music genre categorization. He leads the ART (Artificial Agent @ Roma Tor Vergata) research group, which develops frameworks for language-driven ontology learning and question answering systems. His publication record shows consistent contributions from the early 1990s through 2006, with recent work emphasizing kernel methods for semantic role labeling, ontology-driven information retrieval, and hierarchical semantic analysis. The research trends indicate a progression from foundational work in lexical acquisition and parsing toward more sophisticated semantic analysis and ontology integration, reflecting the evolution of the NLP field itself. Professor Basili has secured significant research funding through multiple EU Framework Program projects including PrestoSpace (FP6), FF-Poirot (FP5), and MOSES (FP5), as well as NSF grants and Italian national research initiatives (PRIN). These projects demonstrate his ability to lead large-scale collaborative research efforts addressing both theoretical challenges and practical applications in language technology. His teaching responsibilities include courses on Distributed Databases and Information Retrieval, Database Systems, Fundamentals of Programming in the Faculty of Engineering, and Trattamento Automatico delle Lingue (Natural Language Processing) in the Department of Linguistics. This dual appointment underscores his bridging of computer science and linguistic approaches to language processing.

Francesca Strik LieversView profile

Associate Professor

• Linguistics
• Glottology
• Semantics
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Francesca Strik Lievers serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures at the University of Genoa, holding the academic classification GLOT-01/A in Glottology and Linguistics. She actively participates in departmental governance as a Member of the Department Board and teaches multiple courses including Glottology and Linguistics, General Linguistics, Semantics and Lexicon, and Advanced Linguistics across undergraduate and graduate programs in Modern Languages, Translation, and Cultural Services. Her research spans core linguistic domains with emphasis on glottology , semantic evolution , and cross-linguistic phenomena in Romance languages. Key interests include periphrastic constructions in Italian, linguistic synesthesia, contrastive acquisition patterns between Italian and Spanish, and mechanisms of linguistic creation in Romance languages. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with cognitive and applied perspectives. Current publications reveal strong focus on diachronic semantics and cognitive-linguistic interfaces, particularly examining how syntactic structures evolve through semantic shifts and sensory metaphor systems. Her recent meta-analysis on linguistic synesthesia demonstrates interdisciplinary engagement with cognitive neuroscience frameworks. Professor Strik Lievers maintains active teaching responsibilities with office hours by appointment in Palazzo Serra (Room III.12), prioritizing student accessibility through direct email coordination (francesca.striklievers@unige.it) prior to semester commencement.

• Glottology
• General Linguistics
• Textual Linguistics
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Alberto Manco is a Full Professor of Glottology and General Linguistics (SSD L-LIN/01) at the University of Naples L'Orientale, Department of Literary, Linguistic and Comparative Studies. He coordinates the doctoral program in Literary, Linguistic and Comparative Studies since November 2023 and has served as Director of the linguistic section of AIΩN Annals since 2014. His academic career spans multiple decades with significant contributions across linguistic theory, historical linguistics, and comics linguistics. Professor Manco earned his PhD in Theory of Languages and Language through a co-tutelle program with the University of Chambéry, France. His educational background has informed his interdisciplinary approach to linguistic research, bridging historical, theoretical, and applied perspectives across multiple linguistic traditions. His primary research interests include Glottology, General Linguistics, Textual Linguistics, Historical Linguistics, and the Linguistic Analysis of Comics. He has made significant contributions to gender linguistics, toponymy, ethnonyms, and translation studies. Professor Manco's work consistently explores the intersection between linguistic theory and cultural phenomena, particularly through analysis of comics and popular culture. His research demonstrates a strong focus on how language functions in historical contexts and contemporary media, with special attention to psychomechanics of language and pertextuality. His extensive publication record shows consistent scholarly output with emphasis on theoretical linguistics, particularly regarding Guillaume's linguistic theory, historical etymology, and linguistic phenomena in comics. Professor Manco has also made notable contributions to gender linguistics and political discourse analysis in social media, demonstrating his ability to connect traditional linguistic scholarship with contemporary communication forms. FFABR 2017 research grant from MIUR Bourse Roch Valin from Université Laval du Québec President of the Center for Italian Language and Culture in Tbilisi, Georgia As an educator, Professor Manco teaches General Linguistics for the undergraduate program in Linguistic and Cultural Mediation and Textual Linguistics for multiple Master's programs. He has supervised numerous doctoral students through his role on the doctoral committee. His research has been supported by multiple grants, including serving as Principal Investigator for the PRIN 2020 project "Atlante linguistico multimediale dell'Italia intramediana antica." Professor Manco actively participates in international academic collaborations, including Erasmus exchanges with universities in Romania and France, and has organized numerous international conferences. His work bridges multiple linguistic traditions and fosters cross-cultural academic dialogue, reflecting his commitment to expanding linguistic scholarship beyond national boundaries.