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Dylan GlynnView profile

Professor

• Cognitive Linguistics
• Corpus Linguistics
• Lexical and Grammatical Semantics
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Dylan Glynn is a Professor of Linguistics at Paris 8 University, affiliated with the LeCSeL (Empirical Linguistics: Cognition, Society and Language) laboratory and the research unit UR TranCrit. His work bridges Cognitive Linguistics, Corpus Linguistics, and Functional Linguistics, focusing on the multidimensional nature of language structure from prosody to culture. Research: Cognitive Linguistics, Corpus-Driven Analysis, Lexical-Semantic Networks, Metaphor/Metonymy Teaching: Sociolinguistics, Corpus Methods, Multivariate Statistics, Discourse Analysis His methodological innovations include applying multivariate categorical statistics to usage-based linguistic modeling. Publications emphasize quantifying polysemy, operationalizing construal, and socio-cultural conceptualization. He advocates for empirical rigor in Cognitive Semantics, integrating statistical methods with cognitive theory. Labs: LeCSeL, UR TranCrit Contact: dsg.up8@gmail.com

• Second Language Acquisition
• Educational Linguistics
• Digital Learning Tools in Language Education
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Christina Rosén is a Senior Lecturer in German at Linnaeus University's Department of Languages, Faculty of Arts and Humanities. She holds a PhD in German Linguistics from Lund University (2006) and has extensive experience in language education, including secondary school teaching and corporate training. Her research focuses on second language acquisition, educational linguistics, and digital tools in language classrooms. PhD, German Linguistics, Lund University (2006) Key research areas include: Second language writing development Information structure in L2 texts Digital learning tools in multilingual education Process-oriented writing instruction Cross-cultural language pedagogy Teacher training in foreign languages Recent publications analyze text quality in process writing, digital tool adoption in Sweden/Germany, and cross-learner syntactic patterns. She coordinates international projects like "Classroom Practices to Promote Writing" and "Rikare med språk/Sprachen bereichern" focusing on language education's economic impact. Her work bridges corpus linguistics and pedagogical practice, with collaborations across: Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel (Öresund Professorship 2009-10) Goethe Institute partnerships Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin Swedish National Agency for Education (Skolverket)

Donghyun KimView profile

Assistant Professor

• Psycholinguistics
• Speech Perception
• Phonetics
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Donghyun Kim is an Assistant Professor at Kyungpook National University's Department of English Language and Literature. He holds a PhD in Linguistics from McGill University and conducted postdoctoral research in Cognitive Psychology at the University of Exeter with Nicolas Dumay and Arthur Samuel. His research focuses on psycholinguistics, speech perception, phonetics, applied linguistics, and second language acquisition, with particular emphasis on individual differences in speech perception under cognitive load, perceptual adaptation to variability, and the perception-production link in language learning. Education: PhD in Linguistics, McGill University Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Cognitive Psychology, University of Exeter Research Projects: Plasticity in Speech Perception under Cognitive Load Time Course of Novel Word Integration Longitudinal Acquisition of Novel Vowel Contrasts Perception-Production Link in Phonetic Imitation Courses Taught: Psycholinguistics 1 & 2 Language and Cognition Applied English Linguistics Workshops Conducted: Data Visualization for Linguistics with R Introduction to Data Analysis Using R Data Analysis in Linguistic Research His publications demonstrate trends in individual differences in phonetic adaptation, cognitive load effects on perception, and longitudinal studies of L2 vowel learning. Current teaching includes workshops on R-based data analysis methods for linguistics research.

• Sign Language
• Linguistics
• Audipedagogy
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Arnfinn Muruvik Vonen is a Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University's Faculty of Teacher Education and International Studies, specifically within the Department of International Studies and Interpreting Education. His work bridges sign language , linguistics , and special education , focusing on deaf pedagogy , deaf bilingualism , and language typology . His research spans sign language linguistics , deafblindness , and classroom research , with a strong emphasis on language policy and social sciences . Notably, he contributed to the COIL module in sign language and deaf studies , a collaborative project with Gallaudet University. Key trends in his publications include sign-to-speech technology , reduplication patterns in sign languages, and advocacy for sign language legislation . He has authored 38 scientific publications, 3 non-fiction books, and 8 research reports.

Sebastian SauppeView profile

Researcher

• Linguistic diversity and language processing
• Incremental processing
• Event cognition
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Sebastian Sauppe is a Senior Assistant and Ambizione Fellow at the University of Zurich's Department of Psychology, where he leads the research area 'Cognitive and Developmental Neuroscience of Language' within the Developmental Psychology: Infancy and Childhood unit. His work bridges language processing, cognitive neuroscience, and ontogenetic development, with fieldwork conducted on under-researched languages including Äiwoo in Solomon Islands. Education: Recipient of Max Planck Society's Otto Hahn medal for psycholinguistic dissertation work Current Roles: SNSF Ambizione grant holder, National Geographic Explorer Dr. Sauppe's research focuses on linguistic diversity and language processing , examining how grammatical structures interact with real-time comprehension and production. His work on incremental processing investigates neural mechanisms of sentence construction, while event cognition studies explore how language shapes semantic role representation. He also examines child development of language-cognition interfaces and interactive language use in social contexts. His methodology combines mobile EEG, eye-tracking, and behavioral paradigms across diverse linguistic environments. Analysis of his recent publications reveals strong emphasis on cross-linguistic validation of processing principles (particularly agent preference phenomena), neural correlates of syntactic variation, and methodological innovation in field psycholinguistics. His work consistently bridges theoretical linguistics with cognitive neuroscience, with increasing focus on developmental trajectories. National Geographic Explorer (awarded by National Geographic Society) Otto Hahn Medal (Max Planck Society for outstanding dissertation work) As an Ambizione grant holder, Dr. Sauppe leads independent research while mentoring junior researchers. His fieldwork in Solomon Islands demonstrates commitment to ecological validity and linguistic diversity. Current projects involve mobile EEG studies of language processing in naturalistic settings and cross-species comparisons of event cognition with great apes. His research group collaborates extensively across Europe and with field linguists worldwide, developing novel paradigms for studying language in under-documented contexts. Dr. Sauppe maintains active laboratory work at the University of Zurich while conducting periodic field expeditions. His team utilizes mobile neuroimaging equipment for cross-cultural studies and collaborates with primatology researchers on comparative cognition projects. The lab emphasizes methodological rigor in both controlled laboratory and naturalistic field settings.

• French Linguistics
• Semantics
• Tense and Aspect
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Henriette de Swart is a full Professor of French Linguistics and Semantics at Utrecht University , affiliated with the Institute for Language Sciences . Her research spans cross-linguistic semantics , focusing on tense and aspect , negation , and bare nominals , while integrating artificial intelligence methodologies. She has made significant contributions to bidirectional optimality theory and language evolution studies.

Adrian StaubView profile

Professor

• Psycholinguistics
• Eye movement research in reading
• Language comprehension
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Adrian Staub is a Professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He directs the UMass Eyetracking Laboratory and focuses on psycholinguistics, particularly the cognitive processes underlying language comprehension and production. His work frequently employs eye-tracking methodologies to investigate syntactic parsing, word recognition, and predictability effects in reading. PhD in Psychological and Brain Sciences (2008), University of Massachusetts Amherst Research Interests Staub's research spans psycholinguistic theory, eye movement analysis during reading, and methodological issues in psychological science. He studies how readers process syntactic structures, recognize words, and integrate predictability information. His recent work includes investigations of function word errors in reading, statistical power in language research, and the theoretical foundations of the replication crisis in psychology. Recent Publications His publications examine phenomena such as the 'Sentence Superiority Effect,' the effects of predictability on lexical processing, and methodological challenges in eye-tracking research. These studies span diverse topics including cross-linguistic comparisons (e.g., Italian, French, Chinese), computational modeling of reading processes, and theoretical debates in psycholinguistics. Academic Roles Since January 2023, Staub has served as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Memory and Language . He has also acted as guest editor for a special issue on eye movements in reading at 50. His teaching includes graduate seminars on the replication crisis and undergraduate courses on the psychology of reading. International Collaborations Staub has held visiting appointments at institutions including the Labex EFL Project in Paris, the University of Salzburg, and the University of Milan-Bicocca. These roles reflect his engagement in international research networks focused on reading cognition and eye-tracking methodologies.

• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Learning
• Computational Linguistics
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Marijn Schraagen is an Assistant Professor in Natural Language Processing at Utrecht University's Faculty of Science, specifically within the Information and Computing Sciences department. His academic work bridges computational linguistics with practical applications across multiple domains including healthcare, law, and cultural heritage. His research interests focus on the application of machine learning methods to large collections of text and speech data. Schraagen has developed expertise in Dutch language processing with specific applications in clinical settings, legal contexts, and historical language analysis. Notably, within the Goallab at the department of Social, Health and Organizational Psychology, he contributes to developing machine learning models for detecting and preventing low literacy among Dutch children. His publication record demonstrates consistent research activity from 2010 through 2025, with recent work showing particular strength in legal text analysis, clinical NLP applications, and historical language processing. His articles reveal a pattern of interdisciplinary collaboration, working with researchers from psychology, public health, law, and social sciences to address real-world problems through NLP solutions. Schraagen has received research funding from diverse sources including Anders AI Lab, NWO Ai-NEDXS, the National Police, and the Royal Library. His projects include developing AI tools for literacy detection, analyzing protest events in social media, and creating systems for processing historical Dutch texts. He teaches courses in computational thinking, knowledge-intensive process analysis, and methods in AI research, contributing to both the theoretical and practical education of students in the field of artificial intelligence and natural language processing.

Meri LarjavaaraView profile

Professor

• French Linguistics
• Transitivity
• Syntax-Semantics Interface
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Meri Larjavaara is Professor of French at Åbo Akademi University in Turku, Finland, and holds the title of docent (adjunct professor) at the University of Helsinki and Tampere University. Her research focuses on French linguistics, particularly semantic transitivity, syntax-semantics interfaces, and discourse analysis. She serves as editor for Romance languages at the journal Neuphilologische Mitteilungen . Her work explores how contextual factors influence grammatical variation, with a special interest in the relationship between textual genres and linguistic structures. She has contributed extensively to peer-reviewed publications and edited collections, while also engaging in editorial work and academic conferences. Recent publications highlight her analysis of journalistic writing in French media, typological studies of transitive constructions, and intersections between grammar and digital communication. She is actively involved in academic networks, including the Coimbra Group and Franco-Finnish associations, and frequently participates in international conferences as a presenter.

• Natural Language Processing
• Computational Linguistics
• Dependency Parsing
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Carlos Gómez Rodríguez is a Full Professor (Catedrático de Universidad) in the Department of Computer Science at the University of A Coruña, Spain, where he leads the FASTPARSE Lab within the LyS Research Group at the CITIC Research Center. His work bridges theoretical and practical aspects of computational linguistics with significant applications in natural language processing. His primary research interests focus on natural language parsing algorithms, with particular emphasis on improving parsing speed for web-scale applications, handling non-projective dependency structures, analyzing morphologically-rich and low-resource languages, and exploring the cognitive aspects of syntax. He maintains a critical perspective on the field's current LLM-driven revolution, advocating for continued research into alternative approaches that prioritize efficiency, explainability, and scientific insight beyond user-facing applications. His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward examining the capabilities and limitations of large language models, particularly in comparison to human language processing, while continuing to advance traditional parsing techniques. His work spans theoretical foundations, practical implementations, and diverse applications including sentiment analysis, opinion mining, and creative writing evaluation. National Young Researcher Price "María Andresa Casamayor" in Mathematics and Information Technologies by Spain's Ministry of Science Honorary Member of the Royal Spanish Mathematical Society CAEPIA 2024 Best Paper Award for research on evaluating creative writing in LLMs Professor Gómez Rodríguez has successfully led significant research projects including the ERC Starting Grant project FASTPARSE, which focused on techniques to improve the speed of parsing algorithms. His work demonstrates consistent funding support for innovative research at the intersection of computational linguistics, cognitive science, and practical NLP applications. He actively collaborates with researchers across Spain and internationally, as evidenced by his extensive publication record with diverse co-authors. He leads the FASTPARSE Lab and is a core member of the LyS Research Group, focusing on advancing both theoretical understanding and practical implementations of language processing technologies. His team explores diverse aspects of natural language processing, from fundamental syntactic analysis to applied sentiment analysis and innovative applications of language technology in domains like healthcare.

Lotta AunioView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Bantu Languages
• Phonology
• Tonology
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Lotta Aunio is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Languages, University of Helsinki, specializing in Bantu languages. She holds a Docentship in African Studies and is affiliated with the Helsinki Inequality Initiative (INEQ), Institute of Sustainability Science (HELSUS), and the Teachers' Academy. She supervises doctoral programs in Gender, Culture and Society Studies, and Linguistics. PhD in Linguistics, University of Helsinki Docent in African Studies, University of Helsinki Her research focuses on Bantu languages, particularly phonology, tonology, and language contact in Tanzanian and South African contexts. She has published extensively on Mara Bantu languages, isiNdebele phonology, and relative agreement cycles in Bantu. Recent collaborations include the project Enhancing Linguistic Scholarship in Eastern Africa (2024–2025) and leadership in the Mara Bantu Comparative Grammar project (2016–2019). She actively participates in international conferences and media outreach, including podcasts and YouTube channels on language studies. Member of the Teachers' Academy (2013) Aunio teaches Swahili, African studies, and linguistics courses. Her projects often involve fieldwork, historical analysis, and documenting endangered linguistic features.

Olli SilvennoinenView profile

Researcher

• Linguistics
• Construction Grammar
• Negation
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Olli Silvennoinen is a Researcher at the Department of Languages and a supervisor in the Doctoral Program in Linguistics at the University of Helsinki . He holds a PhD in General Linguistics (2019) and an MA in English Philology (2013) from the same university, with exchange studies at Université de Poitiers (2010). PhD, General Linguistics (2019) M.A., English Philology (2013) Exchange studies, Université de Poitiers (2010) Master of Arts, English Philology (2010) His research focuses on Negation , Construction Grammar , and Corpus Linguistics , examining grammatical variation, temporal specification asymmetries, and discourse-pragmatic changes in Finnish and other languages. His recent work includes typological analyses of negation in clause combining and object marking in Finnic languages. He has contributed to 18 publications and participated in 47 activities, including conferences, oral presentations, and editorial roles. He received the Chancellor Hugo Suolahti Memorial Fund award for his 2013 master's thesis in English philology. Academy of Finland: Contrastive Prohibition and Other Logical-Rhetorical Meanings (2020-2024) Project lead: NiCC: Negation in Clause Combining (2019-2021) He has also engaged in public outreach, including the Communication Stumbling Blocks Podcast (2023) and being named Language Bank Researcher of the Month (2019).

Heidi NivaView profile

Lecturer

• Linguistics
• Construction Grammar
• Finnish Grammar
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Dr. Heidi Niva is a Finnish linguist specializing in Construction Grammar, temporal expressions, and language change. She recently completed her doctoral thesis at the University of Helsinki, focusing on progressive structures in Finnish expressions of intention and anticipation. Currently serving as a substitute lecturer in the Department of Finnish Language and Culture, her research spans Vepsian adpositions, avertive constructions, and corpus linguistics. Key Research Areas: Construction Grammar, Finnish verb morphology, Vepsian language documentation, temporal semantics Awards: Artikkelipalkinto (2022), HYMY Prize (2019) Projects: VEPSÄLÄIS-FINNISH DICTIONARY, temporal motion studies (2015-2019) Her recent publications demonstrate engagement with collostructional analysis, digital discourse studies using the Suomi24 corpus, and cross-linguistic comparisons across Uralic and Baltic languages. She actively participates in linguistic research communities including the University of Helsinki's Construction Grammar Reading Group and the LOST DOC collective. Scientific awards include: Artikkelipalkinto (2022) HYMY Prize (2019)

• Grammar
• Corpus Linguistics
• Contrastive Linguistics
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Judita Giparaitė is an Associate Professor at Vytautas Magnus University in Kaunas, Lithuania, working within the Faculty of Humanities and the Department of Foreign Language, Literary and Translation Studies. She also maintains strong affiliations with the Education Academy and Teacher Training Institute at the university. With a Doctor of Sciences degree earned in 2004 and achieving Associate Professor status in 2018, she represents a significant academic presence in Lithuanian linguistics. Dr. Giparaitė's research spans multiple dimensions of linguistic inquiry with particular emphasis on Grammar, Corpus Linguistics, and Contrastive Linguistics. Her scholarly work demonstrates sophisticated methodological approaches combining quantitative and qualitative analysis of linguistic phenomena. She has developed expertise in analyzing grammatical structures across languages, particularly examining English and Lithuanian comparisons, and applying corpus-based methodologies to investigate language patterns in authentic contexts. Analysis of her supervised research reveals consistent focus areas including corpus linguistics applications in language teaching, morphological analysis of contemporary language phenomena, and cross-variety linguistic comparisons. Her students' work frequently employs major linguistic corpora such as the British National Corpus, Corpus of Contemporary Lithuanian Language, and GloWbE, demonstrating her influence in promoting rigorous empirical approaches to linguistic research. As an educator, Dr. Giparaitė has supervised numerous bachelor's and master's theses exploring innovative intersections of traditional linguistic theory with emerging technologies. Her students have investigated topics ranging from artificial intelligence applications in language learning to digital media integration in classroom settings, reflecting her forward-looking approach to language education. Her mentorship style appears to encourage methodologically sophisticated research that bridges theoretical understanding with practical classroom applications.

• Linguistics
• Syntax
• Information Structure
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Angel Luis Jimenez Fernandez is a Professor of English Philology at the University of Seville's Faculty of Philology, where he teaches courses in Generative Grammar, Contrastive Analysis of Spanish as L2 for English Speakers, and Mental Categories and Linguistic Structures. His research focuses on the syntax-discourse interface, particularly examining how information structure influences syntactic phenomena across languages. His research spans multiple areas of theoretical linguistics, with particular emphasis on information structure in the sentential, verbal, and nominal peripheries. He investigates how discourse features interact with syntactic structures in Romance and Germanic languages, specializing in English-Spanish comparative analysis. His work addresses phenomena such as negative preposing, focus fronting, dative constructions, and subject islands, exploring how these constructions vary across languages and dialects. His extensive publication record demonstrates consistent research productivity, with recent work examining Puerto Rican Spanish code-switching, inferential interrogatives in Spanish, and the relationship between verbal alternations and information structure. His research shows a clear trajectory from theoretical syntax to the syntax-discourse interface, with increasing attention to language acquisition and pedagogical applications. Professor Jimenez Fernandez actively supervises doctoral students and collaborates with international researchers across Europe and the Americas. His recent conference presentations indicate ongoing engagement with cutting-edge theoretical issues in generative linguistics, particularly regarding microvariation at the syntax-discourse interface and cross-linguistic comparisons of information structure phenomena.