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• Egyptology
• Coptology
• Papyrology
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Tonio Sebastian Richter is a Professor of Egyptology with a focus on Coptology at the Free University of Berlin's Department of History and Cultural Studies, Institute of Egyptology. He holds the position of Academy Professor at the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities and has served as the head of several major research projects including the DFG long-term project "Database and Dictionary of Greek Loanwords in Coptic" (DDGLC) and the Academy project "Structures and Transformations of the Vocabulary of the Egyptian Language. Text and Knowledge Culture in Ancient Egypt." His educational background includes a Magister Artium in Egyptology and Religious History from the University of Leipzig (1996), followed by a doctorate in 1999 and habilitation in 2005, both based on works concerning Coptic legal documents and their linguistic features. Richter has held academic positions at the Universities of Leipzig, Heidelberg, and Berlin, including serving as a Heisenberg Fellow of the German Research Foundation from 2011-2014. Richter's research interests span the history and cultural history of Egypt during the Roman, Byzantine, and early Islamic periods, with particular focus on Coptic language and texts. His work examines documentary texts including papyri, ostraca, and inscriptions that illuminate economic, legal, and social history. He has made significant contributions to the study of Coptic legal documents, magical and alchemical texts, and language contact phenomena between Egyptian/Coptic and Greek/Arabic. His research has revealed important insights into Coptic alchemical papyri, which represent some of the earliest witnesses to "the divine art" and enrich our knowledge of the development of late antique science and its transmission from Greek to Arabic. Richter has also pioneered work on language change and contact in the Egyptian-Coptic language, particularly regarding Greek and Arabic loanwords. Academy Professor, Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities (2015-present) Professor of Egyptology with focus on Coptology, Free University Berlin (2014-present) Heisenberg Fellow, German Research Foundation (2011-2014) Extraordinary Professor, University of Leipzig (2011) Richter has received numerous scientific awards including the Heisenberg Fellowship from the German Research Foundation (2011) and the Friedrich-Weller Prize from the Saxon Academy of Sciences (2000). He serves on the scientific advisory boards of several prestigious institutions including the International Thesaurus Commission of the Thesaurus Linguae Latinae and the Scientific Advisory Board of the German Archaeological Institute. As an educator, Richter has been a main instructor for multiple International Summer Schools in Coptic Papyrology and has organized numerous academic conferences and workshops on Coptology, papyrology, and Egyptology. His work bridges linguistic, historical, and archaeological approaches to understanding ancient Egyptian civilization through its textual remains.

Mathis RichterView profile

Researcher

• Higher cognition
• Concept representation
• Dynamic Field Theory
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Dr. Mathis Richter is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Institute of Neuroinformatics (INI), part of the Faculty of Computer Science at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany. He has been affiliated with the INI since 2008, progressing from Research Assistant to Research Associate, and currently serves as a Postdoctoral Researcher since July 2018. At the INI, he contributes to both the Embodied Cognition group and the Autonomous Robotics group, led by Prof. Dr. Gregor Schöner. Dr. Richter earned his Dr.-Ing. (Ph.D. equivalent) in Engineering from Ruhr-Universität Bochum between 2011 and 2018, following an M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Applied Computer Science from the same institution. His academic journey includes an exchange year at the University of Birmingham, UK. His research centers on higher cognition, specifically concept representation, how concepts combine to form complex mental scenes, and the neural mechanisms organizing cognitive operations in time. Using Dynamic Field Theory as his primary framework, he develops mathematical models explaining how neural populations represent objects and concepts. His work demonstrates how these cognitive models connect to sensory-motor systems, often implemented on robotic platforms to validate their autonomy and functionality. Analysis of Dr. Richter's publications reveals a consistent focus on neural dynamic modeling of cognitive processes, with particular emphasis on spatial relations, language grounding, and embodied cognition. His research trajectory shows increasing sophistication in modeling complex cognitive phenomena while maintaining strong connections to robotic implementations. As an educator, Dr. Richter has taught Lab courses in Autonomous Robotics across multiple terms since Winter 2015/2016 and has delivered Lectures in Computational Neuroscience: Neural Dynamics since Winter 2018/2019. His teaching directly reflects his research expertise in neural dynamics and cognitive systems. Dr. Richter actively participates in interdisciplinary research that bridges cognitive science, neuroscience, computer science, and robotics, contributing to the INI's mission of understanding how organisms generate behavior and cognition through interaction with their environments.

• Language Change
• Historical Linguistics
• Germanic Linguistics
• +5 more

Tanja Ackermann is a Professor of German Linguistics with a focus on Variation and Change at Bielefeld University , holding the position since 2023. She serves as project leader in two subprojects of the Collaborative Research Center 1646: Linguistic Creativity in Communication (projects A06 and B03), and as a member of BiSEd (Bielefeld School of Education). Her academic affiliations include the Faculty of Linguistics and Literary Studies and its Habilitation Committee . Doctorate in Linguistics (2017) Habilitation, Venia legendi in German Linguistics (2023) Prior academic roles: Acting Professor at University of Mainz (2020–2022), Research Associate at Freie Universität Berlin (2011–2023), and short-term lectureship at Peking University (2017). Research interests span diachronic and synchronic analysis of language variation (areal/sociolinguistic), language change (functional/contrastive), historical grammar (morphology/morphosyntax), and pragmatics (speech acts, address forms, (im)politeness, expressivity). She specializes in onomastics (name grammar, sociopragmatic aspects, phonology) and interactive linguistic creativity (interrogative forms, indirect meaning). Publications reflect trends in Germanic morphosyntax, historical pragmatics, and onomastic variation. Key themes include inflectional erosion , possessive markers , and gendered phonological patterns in proper names. Scientific Recognition Awarded Wilhelm von Humboldt Prize by the DGfS in 2019 Affiliation Highlights Project leader for SFB 1646 (linguistic creativity in communication) Previous involvement in SRC 980 'Episteme in Motion' (subproject C08, 2016–2020)

Ablet SemetView profile

Researcher

• General Turkology
• Turkish-Chinese and Turkish-Mongolian language contacts
• Linguistic and cultural contacts among the Islamic Turkic peoples
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Dr. Ablet Semet is a researcher at the University of Göttingen specializing in Turkology with expertise in Old Turkic language and cultural contacts among Turkic peoples. His institutional affiliation centers on Central Asian linguistic studies within the university's research framework, focusing on historical interactions between Turkic communities and neighboring civilizations. His research spans General Turkology, Turkish-Chinese and Turkish-Mongolian language contacts, and Islamic Turkic cultural exchanges. Semet's work emphasizes philological analysis of primary sources including the Xuanzang biography, Buddhist texts, and folklore traditions. His methodological approach combines textual criticism with historical linguistics to reconstruct cultural transmission routes across Eurasia. Analysis of Semet's 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on Old Turkic manuscripts (particularly Xuanzang-related texts), Buddhist narrative traditions, and comparative studies of measurement systems in Turkic cultures. His research demonstrates interdisciplinary integration of linguistics, religious studies, and historical anthropology with strong emphasis on manuscript evidence from Turfan and Central Asian collections. No scientific awards were documented in the available information. While no student advising or grant information appears in the provided materials, Semet's extensive collaborative work with scholars like Simone-Christiane Raschmann and Jens Wilkens indicates active participation in international research networks focused on Turkic manuscript studies.

Aria AdliView profile

Professor

• Grammatical Variation
• Syntax
• Information Structure
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Aria Adli is a Professor of Romance Linguistics at the University of Cologne , where he founded and directs the Sociolinguistic Lab . He holds a tenured W3 professorship and previously held positions at Humboldt University Berlin, University of Strasbourg, and University of Freiburg. Education : Diplom in Psychology (University of Bonn, 1998) Double degree: Maitrise in Linguistics (Université de Toulouse II) and Licence in Psychology (1998) Habilitation (University of Freiburg, 2011) PhD in Romance Philology (University of Tübingen, summa cum laude, 2003) His research focuses on grammatical variation , examining syntax-information structure interfaces, social stratification (Bourdieu's lifestyle), and register effects. He uses cross-linguistic comparisons (French, Spanish, Catalan, Persian) and methods like corpus analysis, computer simulations, and fieldwork. Scientific Awards : Emmy-Noether Fellowship (DFG) DAAD grants for multilingualism research art, science & business-Stipendium (Akademie Schloss Solitude) Thyssen-Stiftung funding Grants & Projects : Principal investigator for SFB 1412 subproject 'Register: Language-Users' Knowledge of Situational-Functional Variation' DFG grant for 'Grammar-Usage Relationship in Spanish/Persian' Organized international workshops on sociolinguistics, register, and variation Academic Leadership : Head of the Sociolinguistic Lab Geschäftsführender Direktor of Fachgruppe 5 (Phil Fakultät UzK) Member of Excellence Cluster 'Choice in Expression' initiation group

Inés RecioView profile

Lecturer

• Applied Linguistics
• Discourse Analysis
• Pragmatics
• +3 more

Dr. Inés Recio is an academic director at the Heidelberg Center Latin America (HCLA) in Santiago, Chile, and a lecturer in legal translation at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. She holds a PhD in Modern Languages (summa cum laude) from Heidelberg University (2019) and has extensive experience in applied linguistics, discourse analysis, and translation studies. Her research focuses on experimental pragmatics, cognitive linguistics, and the processing of discourse markers in Spanish and other languages. Education: PhD, Faculty of Modern Languages, University of Heidelberg (2013–2019) Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics, Universidad Nebrija (2009–2011) Bachelor's in Translation and Interpreting, Universidad Pontificia Comillas (2000–2004) Research Interests: Her work explores how procedural meaning influences second language processing, with a focus on connectives and discourse particles. She employs experimental methods, including eye-tracking, to analyze cognitive aspects of language use in multimodal contexts. Recent projects include studies on pandemic discourses in Latin America and multimodal literacy in education. Academic Roles: She serves on admissions committees for international law and governance programs and is a member of Heidelberg's Ibero-American Studies and Language and Cognition labs. She has led projects funded by DAAD, CONICYT, and others, focusing on discourse processing and cross-linguistic studies. Awards: Summa Cum Laude distinction for her doctoral thesis (2019). Other Qualifications: Sworn translator (German/Spanish, English/Spanish), certified examiner for Instituto Cervantes Spanish proficiency exams.

• Software Engineering
• Machine Learning Operations (MLOps)
• Cyber-Physical Systems
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Prof. Dr. Klaus Schmid is a Professor in the Department of Software Systems Engineering at the University of Hildesheim, part of the Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Economics, and Computer Science. His research focuses on Machine Learning Operations (MLOps), software product lines, adaptive systems, and variability modeling. He leads projects such as EXPLAIN and ReGaP, emphasizing explainable AI and industrial MLOps integration. His work addresses challenges in Cyber-Physical Production Systems (CPPS), including data management, model calibration, and domain knowledge integration. Key research interests include MLOps architecture design, variability modeling transformations (e.g., UVL to IVML), and incremental verification techniques for software product lines. He has published extensively in venues like IEEE ETFA, IEEE Software, and SPLC conferences. Notable achievements include a Best Paper Award for work on control patterns in self-adaptive systems. Collaborations with industry partners highlight his focus on bridging academic research and practical industrial applications. Prof. Schmid’s contributions extend to tool development, such as EASy-Producer for variability-aware software ecosystems, and frameworks for environment modeling in adaptive systems. His research addresses both foundational challenges (e.g., syntax-preserving slicing) and applied topics like MLOps platform comparisons and industrial case studies in Industry 4.0.

Matthias SchlesewskyView profile

Professor

• Neurobiology of Language
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Language Processing
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Prof. Matthias Schlesewsky is a Professor of Psychology at the University of South Australia. Previously, he held positions as Professor of General Linguistics at the University of Mainz and as a Junior Professor at the University of Marburg. With a unique background in chemistry and a PhD in linguistics, he specializes in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of science and humanities. His research focuses on the neurobiological foundations of language and how language processing evolves across the lifespan. Key interests include sentence comprehension mechanisms, cross-linguistic neurocognitive models, and the interplay between auditory processing and language evolution. Prof. Schlesewsky’s work integrates experimental methods like EEG and eye-tracking to explore real-time language processing. His contributions have advanced understanding of linguistic universals and neural mechanisms underlying language.

• Multilingualism
• Language Acquisition
• Language Attrition
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Bernhard Brehmer is a Professor of Slavic Linguistics at the University of Konstanz since 2020, holding a W3-professorship in Slavic Linguistics. He previously held academic positions at the Universities of Greifswald, Hamburg, and Tübingen, including a Juniorprofessur and W2-professorship. His research focuses on multilingualism, language attrition, heritage languages, and sociolinguistic aspects of Slavic languages. He earned his doctorate in Ostslavische Philologie from Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen in 2004 with a dissertation on politeness expressions in Russian. Brehmer has led numerous interdisciplinary research projects, including the DFG-funded 'Russian in Germany across Generations' (2021–2024) and the EU-funded 'Nachbarspracherwerb' initiative. His awards include the 2012 Junior Fellowship at FRIAS and the 2018 Sparkassen-Förderpreis for German-Polish collaboration. His scholarly contributions span monographs, edited volumes, and over 50 peer-reviewed articles. Key works include Politeness between Convention and Creativity (2009) and co-edited collections like Lost in Transmission (2020). He actively participates in academic governance, serving as director of Slavistik institutes and developing interdisciplinary programs like the Baltic Sea Region MA program. His research integrates corpus linguistics, sociolinguistics, and applied language policy, addressing contemporary issues such as minority language maintenance and digital language behavior.

Christoph SchroederView profile

Professor

• Linguistics
• Language Contact
• Contrastive Linguistics
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Christoph Schroeder is a Professor for German as a Second and Foreign Language at the Institute for Germanistics, University of Potsdam. He serves as a corresponding member of the Institute for Migration Research and Intercultural Studies (IMIS) and has held visiting professorships at the University of Cyprus (2004) and Istanbul Bilgi University (2005). His work bridges linguistics, migration studies, and multilingual education. Education: Habilitation in Linguistics (University of Osnabrück, 2004); Promotion (PhD) in Germanistics (University of Bremen, 1995). Key Affiliations: IMIS, Center of Migration Studies (Istanbul Bilgi University), Arbeitsgebiet DaZ/DaF (University of Potsdam). Research Interests focus on language contact, contrastive linguistics, and multilingualism in schools. His work examines orthographic challenges in German-Turkish language contact, secondary predication in Turkish, and strategies for supporting students with non-German native languages through multilingual education frameworks. Notable Projects include leading the Volkswagen Foundation-funded project "Schriftspracherwerb in der Organisation Schule unter den Bedingungen von Migration und Mehrsprachigkeit" (2007-2012), which explored literacy acquisition in multilingual schools across Germany, Turkey, and Cyprus. His editorial roles include co-editing Essener Linguistische Skripte and serving on the editorial board of Language Typology and Universals (STUF) . Publications span contrastive linguistics, language typology, and migration-related educational challenges. Recent work analyzes orthographic systems in language contact scenarios, adverbial modification in Turkish, and article systems across European languages. His research often integrates sociolinguistic and typological perspectives. Professional Memberships: Association of Linguistic Typology (ALT) Deutsche Gesellschaft für Sprachwissenschaft (DGfS) Deutsche Gesellschaft für Fremdsprachenforschung (DGFF)

• Computational Linguistics
• Natural Language Processing
• Grammar Engineering
• +3 more

PD Dr. phil. Evangelia Kordoni is a research assistant at Humboldt University of Berlin's Faculty of Linguistics and Literary Studies, specifically within the Institute for English and American Studies. Her office is located at Dorotheenstraße 28, Room 3.04, and she can be contacted via email for appointments. She is an active researcher in computational linguistics with a focus on grammar engineering and natural language processing. Kordoni's research primarily explores: Computational linguistics frameworks including HPSG grammar implementation Multiword expression processing and machine translation systems Treebank development for languages including English, German and Bulgarian Lexical acquisition methods for large-scale grammars Semantic parsing and disambiguation techniques Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical NLP applications. Kordoni's publication record shows consistent focus on deep linguistic processing, with recent emphasis on: Multiword expression analysis in machine translation systems Parallel treebank development for multilingual applications Verb subcategorization and compound noun disambiguation Dynamic annotation methodologies for Wall Street Journal texts Cross-linguistic studies of Germanic syntax

Renáta PavlováView profile

Lecturer

• Slovak as a foreign language
• Machine translation
• Reading comprehension development
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Renáta Pavlová, PhD is a Lecturer for Slovak language at the Institute of Slavic Linguistics and Cultural Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Regensburg since September 2020. Previously, she served as a Scientific Assistant at Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra (2017-2020) and as a Slovak Language Lecturer at the Slavic Institute, University of Cologne (2016-2013). Her academic journey includes completing her PhD at Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra in 2011 with a dissertation on 'Slovak as a Foreign Language.' Dr. Pavlová's educational background includes: Studies in Slovak Language and Literature – German Language and Literature at Constantine the Philosopher University, Nitra (1998-2003) PhD in Slovak as a Foreign Language from Constantine the Philosopher University, Nitra (2011) Dr. Pavlová's research focuses on three interconnected areas: Slovak as a foreign language with emphasis on linguodidactic aspects, machine translation between German and Slovak, and the development of reading comprehension in foreign language learning. Her work in linguodidactics examines effective teaching methodologies for Slovak language acquisition, while her machine translation research analyzes error patterns and quality assessment. The reading comprehension strand investigates intervention programs for developing literacy skills in both native and foreign language contexts, with applications across primary and secondary education levels. Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on the intersection of language learning, technology, and literacy development. The trend shows increasing attention to machine translation quality assessment, particularly examining morphosyntactic and lexical errors in German-Slovak translation. Her work also reveals a strong commitment to practical applications, with numerous publications on language testing, certification (particularly ECL exams), and intervention programs for reading comprehension. The collaborative nature of her research is evident through multiple co-authored works with colleagues across various institutions. Dr. Pavlová has been involved in several significant research projects including VEGA projects on reading comprehension development (2019, 2017), APVV projects on machine translation error classification (2018), and KEGA projects on language preparation (2019). She also contributed to international initiatives like EUROPODIANS (2009) for developing online Slovak courses and EURONOUNCE (2009) analyzing Slovak pronunciation by German speakers. As an educator, Dr. Pavlová teaches various Slovak language courses at University of Regensburg, including Slovak I, Slovak III (general and translation-specific), Slovak Conversation, and specialized seminars on Machine Translation. She actively participates in cultural outreach, having recently attended events with the Slovak Ambassador and the President of the Slovak Republic, demonstrating her role in promoting Slovak language and culture internationally.

• Slavic Linguistics
• Computational Linguistics
• Intercomprehension
• +6 more

Professor Tania Avgustinova is a Professor of Slavic and Computational Linguistics in the Department of Language Science and Technology at Saarland University. She serves as Principle Investigator for SFB 1102 - Project C4 (INCOMSLAV) and is Head of the Slavic Lab. Her academic career spans several decades with significant contributions to Slavic linguistics, computational approaches to language, and cross-linguistic studies. Her academic qualifications include: Habilitation venia legendi in General Linguistics (2003) PhD in Slavic and Computational Linguistics (1997) Diploma in Slavistics (1987) Professor Avgustinova's research focuses on the intersection of Slavic linguistics and computational methods. She specializes in microsyntax, intercomprehension among Slavic languages, language contact phenomena, and the processing of non-compositional expressions. Her work examines how speakers of one Slavic language can understand related languages without formal instruction, with particular attention to cognitive and linguistic factors. She has developed computational models to analyze linguistic distances and asymmetries between Slavic languages, contributing significantly to understanding receptive multilingualism. Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on experimental approaches to studying cross-linguistic comprehension using web-based platforms, eye-tracking, and speech processing techniques. There's a clear trend toward investigating microsyntactic units and non-compositional expressions across Slavic languages, with applications in language technology and education. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical applications in natural language processing and language learning. Principle Investigator of SFB 1102 Project C4 (INCOMSLAV) Head of Slavic Lab at Saarland University Contributor to Russian National Corpus project Developer of INCOMSLAV platform for measuring linguistic distances As Principle Investigator of SFB 1102 Project C4 (INCOMSLAV), Professor Avgustinova leads research on mutual intelligibility and surprisal in Slavic intercomprehension. She has been instrumental in developing the INCOMSLAV platform for measuring linguistic distances and asymmetries in receptive multilingualism. Her leadership extends to international collaborations, including contributions to the Russian National Corpus project where she provides expertise on grammatical phenomena at the borderline between lexicon and syntax. Professor Avgustinova heads the Slavic Lab at Saarland University, which focuses on applied, experimental, and computational linguistics. The lab conducts research on Russian corpus grammar, word embedding models, sense frequencies, and microsyntax. Her work has established important connections between theoretical linguistics and practical language technology applications, particularly in the Slavic language context.

Christian MairView profile

Professor

• Corpus Linguistics
• World Englishes
• Varieties of English
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Professor Christian Mair is Chair of English Linguistics at the University of Freiburg, Germany, with a distinguished career spanning decades in linguistic research. He holds a prominent position in the Department of English Linguistics within the Faculty of Humanities and maintains an active research profile with regular publications and supervisory responsibilities. Professor Mair's scholarly work centers on corpus-based approaches to understanding language variation and change, with particular expertise in: World Englishes and their global development Corpus linguistics methodology and application Historical and contemporary grammatical changes in English Sociolinguistic aspects of language contact and variation Pidgin and creole languages in diaspora contexts English as a Lingua Franca in non-traditional English-speaking environments His recent research demonstrates sustained engagement with contemporary linguistic issues, particularly examining English in German-speaking contexts, migration's impact on language variation, and digital methodologies in linguistic analysis. Professor Mair frequently collaborates with international scholars on projects investigating English in diverse sociolinguistic settings across the globe. Professor Mair has received significant academic recognition: Member of the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences Corresponding Member of the Austrian Academy of Sciences in Vienna He leads multiple research initiatives including the DFG project "West African Englishes on the Move" and research on "New Forms of English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) in Germany." His research team comprises several associates and assistants working on various aspects of English linguistics, with regular visiting scholars from international institutions. Professor Mair maintains active collaborations worldwide, hosting researchers such as Dr. Azizeh Chalak and Dr. Hossein Heidari Tabrizi from Iran. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical applications in understanding how English functions in increasingly globalized and multilingual contexts, with particular attention to non-colonial English language environments.

Claire Le GouesView profile

Professor

• Software Engineering
• Program Analysis
• Defect Repair
• +5 more

Claire Le Goues is a Professor of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University, primarily affiliated with the Software and Societal Systems Department (S3D) within the School of Computer Science (SCS). She serves as the Associate Department Head for Faculty within S3D and leads the squaresLab research group. Le Goues also co-directs the REUSE@CMU summer program and teaches software engineering and program analysis at undergraduate, master's, and PhD levels. Her research spans software engineering and programming languages, with a particular focus on how to construct, maintain, evolve, improve/debug, and assure high-quality software systems. Le Goues has made significant contributions to automated program repair, program analysis, and defect detection. Her work often bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications, addressing real-world challenges in software development and maintenance. Le Goues' recent publications demonstrate a clear trend toward integrating large language models and generative AI with traditional software engineering techniques. Her research examines how these technologies can enhance program repair (BatFix, AdverIntent-Agent), vulnerability detection (Interpretable Vulnerability Detection Reports), and testing (LWDIFF for WebAssembly). This represents an evolution from her earlier foundational work in program repair (GenProg) toward leveraging contemporary AI advancements. She has mentored numerous students through her squaresLab research group and has been instrumental in developing educational programs that prepare the next generation of software engineers. Le Goues is also known for her advocacy for double-blind review processes in academic conferences, having implemented this approach when co-chairing the Symposium for Search-Based Software Engineering in 2014.