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Shin FukudaView profile

Professor

• Theoretical Syntax
• Experimental Syntax
• Lexical Semantics
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Shin Fukuda is a Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (UHM), with affiliations as cooperating faculty in the Department of Second Language Studies (SLS) and the Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures (EALL). His research focuses on theoretical and experimental syntax, lexical semantics, syntax-semantic interfaces, and the study of Asia-Pacific languages, particularly Japanese and Formosan languages. He leads the Experimental Approaches to Theoretical Syntax (EATS) lab, a virtual research initiative exploring syntactic phenomena through experimental methods. He holds a BA from San Diego State University and a PhD from UC San Diego, where he studied under notable linguists including Ivano Caponigro and Masha Polinsky. His editorial roles include series editor for the Endangered and Lesser-Studied Languages and Dialects book series and associate editor for Glossa and Language and Linguistics . His work spans topics such as voice systems in Formosan languages, island effects in Japanese syntax, and experimental methods in linguistic judgment studies. Recent research highlights include investigations into Puyuma’s dual voice systems, NP-scrambling effects, and the interplay between syntax and semantics in Japanese verb behavior. He actively contributes to interdisciplinary collaborations, bridging formal syntax with experimental methodologies. His teaching and advising focus on fostering experimental rigor in syntactic research.

• Mandarin Chinese
• Syntax-Semantics Interfaces
• Linguistics
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Hongchen Wu is an Assistant Professor at the School of Modern Languages, Georgia Institute of Technology. He holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics from Stony Brook University (2019), an M.A. in Chinese Linguistics from Peking University, and a B.A. in Chinese Language and Literature from Jilin University. He also earned a Chinese Teacher Certificate from Teachers College, Columbia University. His research focuses on syntax-semantics-prosody interfaces in Mandarin Chinese, including quantifier scope, wh-intermediates, polarity items, and negation. He applies experimental methods to theoretical linguistic inquiry. At Georgia Tech, he leads interdisciplinary projects involving students from diverse majors, such as evaluating forced aligner tools for prosody research and studying English-Mandarin code-switching among bilingual young adults. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned. His advising efforts involve collaborative student teams across disciplines. No dedicated lab or team names are specified, though his work involves cross-departmental collaborations.

• Linguistics
• Information Structuring
• Contrastive Analysis (Estonian-French)
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Marri Amon is a Lecturer in French Language and Translation Studies at the University of Tartu's Institute of Foreign Languages and Cultures (0.50 FTE since 2018). Previously held full-time Lecturer positions in Romance Philology within the Faculty of Philosophy and the Institute of Germanic, Romance, and Slavonic Languages and Literatures from 2003-2017. Earned a Doctor's Degree (2015) from the Institute of Estonian and General Linguistics focusing on Information Structuring in spoken Estonian. Education: BA in French Literature (Tartu University), DEA in Linguistics (Paris III), European Master in Conference Interpretation (E.S.I.T) Research focuses on oral language analysis, Information Structuring, and Estonian-French contrastive linguistics. Key contributions include studies on interrogative clauses, evidential constructions, and cross-linguistic discourse patterns. Active in projects like 'Prosody and Information Structure of Surprise Questions' (2019-2021) and 'Morphosyntactic Structure of Estonian' (2008-2013). Over 40 publications spanning linguistics journals and conference proceedings, with recent work in Linguistics Vanguard and Interactional Linguistics . Supervised her own doctoral research (2011-2015) under Liina Lindström and Jocelyne Fernandez-Vest. Engaged in collaborative projects on Finno-Ugric languages and European language contacts. No awards listed but extensive grant-funded research activity.

• Experimental Psychology
• Visual Perception
• Auditory Perception
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Nele Põldver is a multidisciplinary academic with affiliations at the Estonian Aviation Academy (Human Factors Lecturer), Miina Härma Gymnasium (Psychology Teacher), and the University of Tartu (Experimental Psychology Research Fellow). She holds a PhD in Psychology (2018) and a Research Master's Degree (2007), both from the University of Tartu. Her research focuses on experimental psychology, visual/auditory perception, and language processing, with notable work on perceptual asymmetries, cross-linguistic studies, and neural mechanisms of emotion processing. She has contributed to over 40 peer-reviewed publications, including studies on mismatch negativity (MMN) and cognitive neuroscience. Põldver is involved in projects like the Estonian Center of Excellence in Well-Being Sciences and has served on committees for organizations such as the European Association for Aviation Psychology. Her expertise spans academic teaching, research administration, and collaborative interdisciplinary initiatives. Education: PhD in Psychology (2018), Research Master's (2007), MSc/BA in Psychology (2005). Key Roles: Project Manager (2017–2019), Principal Investigator (e.g., 'Human-system interaction in digital environments'), and member of societies like the European Society for Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience. Research Highlights: Investigated the impact of linguistic background on perception, auditory laterality differences, and pre-attentive processing mechanisms. Her work bridges neuroscience, linguistics, and experimental psychology, with applications in aviation human factors and mental resilience during crises.

• Experimental Psychology
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neuroimaging
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Maarika Traat is a Research Fellow in Experimental Psychology at the University of Tartu's Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences. Her research examines cognitive processes, attention modulation, and neuroimaging methodologies, with recent focus on fatigue effects on mismatch negativity and cerebral venous flow dynamics. She holds a PhD in Informatics from University of Edinburgh (2006), Master's in Psychology from University of Tartu (2023), and Master's in Neuroimaging from Cardiff University (2018). Her interdisciplinary background spans computational linguistics, neuroscience, and experimental psychology. Dr. Traat has received multiple awards including the Estonian-Latvian Language Award (2020) and Medal of the Baltic Assembly (2015). She coordinates translation projects and Baltic academic networks, maintaining research collaborations with Ghent University Hospital and San Camillo Hospital.

Malka Rappaport HovavView profile

Professor

• Polysemy
• Argument structure
• Syntax
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Malka Rappaport Hovav is a Professor at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, holding the Henya Sharef Chair in Humanities. Her academic career spans multiple institutions, including Bar Ilan University and MIT. She is affiliated with the Department of English/Linguistics under the Faculty of Humanities and has made significant contributions to theoretical linguistics. Education: PhD in Linguistics from MIT (1984), with a thesis on phonological and morphological aspects of Tiberian Hebrew. Her research focuses on lexical semantics, syntax, and the interplay between semantics and cognition. She has led major academic initiatives, including founding the School of Language Sciences and the Language, Logic and Cognition Center at Hebrew University. Key scientific awards include the 2022 Humboldt Research Award and a 2002-2003 fellowship at Stanford's Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences. She also pioneered the establishment of the Israel Association for Theoretical Linguistics in 1985. Administrative Leadership: Chair of the Department of English (Hebrew University) Founder and Head of the School of Language Sciences Provost, Rothberg International School (2015-2017)

• Syntax
• Theoretical Linguistics
• Language Variation
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Susanne Wurmbrand is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Vienna and holds a Visiting Professorship in Linguistics at Harvard University. Her academic career spans institutions including the University of Connecticut (2015–2020 as Full Professor), McGill University, and multiple roles at the University of Vienna. She specializes in syntax, theoretical linguistics, and language variation with a focus on Germanic languages. Research interests include syntax-semantics interfaces, morphosyntactic variation, and formal approaches to linguistic theory. Her work bridges syntactic theory with empirical data from Germanic languages and language contact phenomena. Elected to the Academy of Europe (2020) No grants, advising records, or laboratory affiliations are explicitly documented in the provided materials.

Shalom LappinView profile

Professor

• Syntax
• Probabilistic modelling of linguistic knowledge
• Semantics
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Shalom Lappin is a Professor of Computational Linguistics at the University of Gothenburg and King’s College London. He has held multiple academic roles, including Director of the Centre for Linguistic Theory and Studies in Probability at Gothenburg since 2015. Ph.D. in Philosophy, Brandeis University (1975) M.A. in Philosophy, Brandeis University (1973) B.A. in Philosophy, York University (1970) Lappin’s research focuses on the intersection of syntax, semantics, and computational modeling of linguistic knowledge. He explores probabilistic approaches to grammar induction, the philosophy of language, and the application of machine learning in understanding linguistic structures. His publications highlight trends in syntactic theory, anaphora resolution, and computational linguistics. Notable works include critiques of the Minimalist Program and foundational contributions to natural language processing algorithms. ESRC Professorial Fellowship (2012-2015) Elected Chair of the British Academy’s Linguistics and Philology Section (2011-2014) Fellow of the British Academy (2010) Lappin has led research teams and centers, notably the Centre for Linguistic Theory and Studies in Probability at Gothenburg. His career spans institutions like Tel Aviv University, University of London, and IBM Watson Research Center, with grants supporting interdisciplinary research in linguistics and cognition.

John A. KellerView profile

Associate Professor

• Metaphysics
• Epistemology
• Philosophy of Language
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John A. Keller is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Saint Joseph's University, holding the Rev. Joseph S. Hogan Chair. He specializes in metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of language, and philosophy of religion. His work emphasizes the method of paraphrase in philosophical inquiry, as seen in his contributions to The Routledge Handbook of Properties (2024) and Oxford Studies in Metaphysics (2015). Keller's research explores topics such as the symmetry objection in metaphysics, linguistic instrumentalism, and theological anti-realism. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame under Peter van Inwagen, focusing on paraphrase in philosophical argumentation. His edited volume Being, Freedom, and Method: Themes from van Inwagen (2017) critically engages with van Inwagen's influential ideas. Recent publications include work on omnisubjectivity (2025) and argumentative success (2025). Keller teaches courses ranging from logic and metaphysics to philosophy of religion and ethics, with recent iterations in Spring 2025. His teaching emphasizes foundational topics such as the existence of God, freedom and determinism, and the philosophy of human nature. While no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, his academic contributions reflect sustained engagement with core philosophical debates. His research spans both theoretical and applied domains, including reviews of prominent theological works and collaborative projects with Lorraine Juliano Keller on linguistic and metaphysical themes.

Andreas TrotzkeView profile

Professor

• Syntax
• Pragmatics
• Semantics
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Prof. Dr. Andreas Trotzke is a Professor of Linguistics at the University of Konstanz, Department of Linguistics. His research focuses on syntax, pragmatics, semantics, and pedagogical linguistics, with particular emphasis on the syntax-pragmatics interface, discourse particles, and cross-linguistic phenomena. He has held visiting professorships at the Université de Bordeaux and Université Sorbonne Paris Cité. Trotzke leads several funded projects, including the EU Horizon 2020 grant on expressive meaning and DFG-funded studies on adjective sequences and discourse particles. Education: Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Freiburg (2010), Habilitation from the University of Konstanz (2016) Grants: DAAD, EU Horizon 2020, DFG, ANR, and COFUND grants since 2013 His research interests span empirical methods, language evolution, and pedagogical frameworks connecting formal linguistics to language education. Trotzke serves as editor of Pedagogical Linguistics and contributes to journals like Journal of Linguistics and Biolinguistics . He regularly organizes workshops on Germanic syntax, speech acts, and language education, and teaches courses on syntax, pragmatics, and language evolution. Key contributions include studies on non-canonical speech acts, surprise-disapproval questions, and the syntactic encoding of emotive content. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with experimental and pedagogical applications, emphasizing cross-linguistic and interdisciplinary approaches.

Ileana PaulView profile

Professor

• Linguistics
• Syntax
• Semantics
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Ileana Paul is a full-time Professor in the Department of French Studies at the University of Western Ontario, a member of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. Her expertise spans Linguistics, Syntax, Semantics, and Malagasy syntax with a focus on Austronesian languages. She holds a BA from McGill University (1991) and a PhD from the same institution (2000), preceded by studies at UBC (1987). Her research explores Malagasy pronouns, DP structure, null pronouns, and field techniques for linguistic analysis. She has edited volumes like the Proceedings of the Twenty-Sixth Meeting of the Austronesian Formal Linguistics Association (2020) and co-authored Heading in the right direction: Linguistic Treats for Lisa Travis (2018). Her work frequently appears in journals such as Glossa , Linguistics , and Natural Language and Linguistic Theory . Paul collaborates internationally, addressing topics like Malagasy framing demonstratives and cross-linguistic comparisons of determiner systems. She actively participates in linguistic conferences and serves as a guest editor for special issues. Her contributions to formal syntax and Austronesian linguistics have advanced understanding of language structure and variation. Education: UBC (1987), McGill BA (1991), McGill PhD (2000) Key Research Areas: Malagasy syntax, Austronesian linguistics, null pronouns, formal syntax Editorial Roles: AFLA proceedings, special issues on Lisa Travis and Malagasy dialectal variation Collaborators: Lisa Travis, Diane Massam, Eric Potsdam, Giuliana Giusti

Tara StruikView profile

Researcher

• Historical Linguistics
• Syntax
• Information Structure
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Dr. Tara Struik is an Academic Staff Member at the University of Mannheim , affiliated with the School of Humanities and the Department of English . Her research focuses on historical syntax, information structure, and word order variation in Germanic languages. Her work explores the interplay between syntactic architecture, discourse constraints, and historical language change, particularly in early Germanic varieties like Old English, Old Saxon, and Middle Low German. Through corpus-based and theoretical analyses, she investigates phenomena such as V2 movement, OV/VO variation, and the role of information structure in syntactic evolution. Tara Struik has published extensively on diachronic syntax, including the creation of the Roots & Results (RoRe) database for English lexical semantics. Her articles highlight cross-linguistic comparisons between English and Dutch, emphasizing discourse-driven syntactic shifts. She teaches and supervises projects in historical linguistics and English language studies.

• Language Acquisition
• Sign Language Development
• Bilingualism
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Deanna Gagne is an Associate Professor in the Linguistics department at Gallaudet University, affiliated with the School of Language, Education, and Culture. She holds a PhD in Developmental Psychology from the University of Connecticut, with additional expertise in Neurobiology of Language and Cognitive Sciences. Her research focuses on language acquisition, particularly in sign language environments, exploring how children's language experiences (e.g., homesigning, bimodal bilingualism, and emerging sign languages) shape cognition and linguistic structure. She investigates language creation in deaf communities, peer influences on language development, and the impact of first language strength on second language acquisition. Her work spans experimental methods like eye-tracking, behavioral tasks, and linguistic elicitation, with fieldwork in Nicaragua and other emerging sign language contexts. Recent scholarly contributions address bimodal bilingualism, domain restrictions in ASL, and DeafBlind communication. She teaches courses such as Psycholinguistics of Sign Language, Phonology, and Brain & Language. Gagne actively participates in academic service roles, including doctoral committee work, grant review, and leadership in organizations like MD/DC Hands and Voices. Her research emphasizes translational outcomes for Deaf and DeafBlind communities, including protactile language acquisition and accessible education.

• Prosody
• Focus (linguistics)
• Computational Linguistics
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Dr. Jonathan Howell is an Associate Professor in the Department of Linguistics at Montclair State University, affiliated with the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. His research focuses on prosody, particularly the role of stress, intonation, and rhythm in determining meaning in English, with a long-term goal of developing computationally effective models for language technologies and understanding human speaker pragmatics. He also investigates scientific literacy, including numeracy and information literacy in non-STEM disciplines. Education: BA from the University of British Columbia, PhD from Cornell University. Office: Conrad J. Schmitt Hall 240E. Email: howellj@montclair.edu. Research interests include focus realization, acoustic classification of prosody, and the application of web-based speech datasets. He has developed tools like Prosodylab-aligner for speech analysis. Office hours are held weekly during Fall semester. His publications span computational linguistics, phonetics, and theoretical linguistics, with a focus on prosody-semantics interfaces and corpus methodologies. No awards are listed, though his work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to language technology and education.

Ann HenshallView profile

Visiting Associate Professor

• Linguistics
• Language Policies
• Multimodal Literacy
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Ann Henshall is a Visiting Associate Professor at ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics & Management, University of Lisbon. Her work focuses on linguistics, language policies in academic contexts, and multimodal literacy. She holds a Doctorat in Linguistics and Discourse Analysis from the University of Lisbon (2015), a Master's in Didactics of Modern Places and Cultures from the University of Algarve (2003), and earlier degrees in Asian Studies, Languages, and Linguistics from institutions in Australia. Her research interests include the role of English in scientific communication, particularly in economics journals, and the application of multimodal strategies in education. She has also explored shell nouns and their functions in academic writing. Recent work includes studies on data commentary tasks and interdisciplinary approaches to literacy. Teaching responsibilities span multiple programs at ISEG, including Business English and English language courses for economics, management, and finance students. She frequently coordinates courses and has been actively involved in curriculum development. No scientific awards are listed, but her contributions to academic discourse analysis and pedagogy are evident in her publications. She is affiliated with research initiatives at ISEG, including the Data Lab and Futures Lab, though specific projects are not detailed. Her work reflects a commitment to bridging linguistic theory with practical educational applications.