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• Sociolinguistics
• Pragmatics
• Cognitive Linguistics
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Costas Canakis is a Professor of Sociolinguistics at the University of the Aegean's Department of Social Anthropology and History. He directs the Laboratory for Ethnographic Studies on Language (LESoL) and the MA program in Gender, Culture, and Society. With a BA from the University of Athens (1990) and a PhD from the University of Chicago (1995), his career spans teaching at Princeton University and Greek institutions. His research focuses on sociolinguistics, pragmatics, and Balkan linguistic landscapes, particularly language's role in gender, sexuality, and national identity. Notable projects include DFG-funded studies on precarious citizenship in Athens/Belgrade and collaborative work with the Centre for Greek Language since 1999. Education: BA English (University of Athens), PhD Linguistics (University of Chicago) Key Roles: Director of LESoL, Editor of Gender and Language, Co-founder of AWPEL series Research interests include linguistic landscape analysis, discourse analysis, and the intersection of language with crisis, pandemic communication, and queer identities. He has published widely on Balkan sociolinguistics and edited volumes on language and sexuality. His recent work explores chronotopic indexing in Mytilene's pandemic-era linguistic landscape and contested urban spaces in Athens/Belgrade. Grants include participation in the (In)FERCIT Excellence Program (2012-2015) and a Humboldt-Universität DFG grant (2015-2016). Teaching includes undergraduate courses on language and society, discourse analysis, and graduate seminars on gender/sexuality linguistics. He collaborates internationally, serving on editorial boards and lecturing globally.

• Modernist poetry
• Avant-garde literature
• Postmodernist poetics
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Elizabeth Arseniou is a Professor of Modern Greek Literature at Panteion University. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Birmingham's Centre for Ottoman, Byzantine, and Modern Greek Studies. Her research focuses on modernist, avant-garde, and postmodernist poetry, cultural theory, gender studies, and translation studies. She has authored/co-edited over 20 books including Cultural Poetry: the Glocal Writing of Demosthenes Agrafiotis and C.P. Cavafy: the Value of Poetry . Education: MPhil and PhD from University of Birmingham (Modern Greek Studies). Teaching roles in Greece, UK, and USA. Active in the CID-CCS Lab (Cultural Informatics, Data and Computational Cultural Studies) at Panteion University. Key research themes include poetics of utopia, rhetoric, media studies, and the intersection of technology with literature. Publications emphasize critical analysis of Greek literary figures like Nanos Valaoritis, Nikos Engonopoulos, and Cavafy. Explores themes of cultural identity, postmodern fragmentation, and the socio-political dimensions of poetry. Labs/Teams: Cultural Informatics, Data and Computational Cultural Studies (CID-CCS) Lab Grants: Not explicitly listed in provided texts

• History of the Greek Language
• Language Policy
• Sociolinguistics
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Eleni Karantzola is a Professor in the Department of Mediterranean Studies (Archaeology, Linguistics, International Relations) at the University of the Aegean. She holds expertise in the history of the Greek language, sociolinguistics, language policy, and literacy education. Her academic journey includes studies at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Université Paris VII, and École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales, where she completed her PhD with Onassis Foundation support. Research interests focus on Early Modern Greek (16th-17th centuries), language contact phenomena, writing systems, and language policy related to adult education and multilingualism. She has directed the Southeast Mediterranean Linguistics Laboratory since 2008, establishing initiatives like the 'Literacy Network' and early modern Greek study groups. Her administrative roles include Department President (2010-2012) and Secretary General of Lifelong Learning (2012-2013). She has contributed to national and EU projects (EPEAEK, NSRF, Reprise) addressing language education and policy. Her publications span monographs, edited volumes, and journals like Journal of Pragmatics and Revista de Estudios Neohellenicos . She co-edited the series 'Language – Education – Society' and authored works on Greek immigrant education, linguistic diversity, and language change. Her work bridges historical linguistics with contemporary educational challenges, emphasizing multilingualism and literacy in sociopolitical contexts.

• Greek and Latin papyrology
• literary papyri
• documentary papyri
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Nikos Litinas is a Professor at the University of Crete, affiliated with the Department of Philology and the Department of Classical Studies. He operates from office 108 and can be reached at litinasn@uoc.gr or via telephone at 28310-77380. Ph.D. in Classics (1994) from University College London Postgraduate Diploma in Philology (1991) from the University of Crete Degree in Classical Philology (1989) from the University of Crete Secondary education at 5th High School of Piraeus His research focuses on Greek and Latin papyrology, literary and documentary papyri, epigraphy (inscriptions and graffiti), Greek mythology, and the ancient Greek novel. He has contributed extensively to the study of Hellenistic and Roman prose, ancient epigrams, and prosopography projects like the Prosopography of the Cynopolite Nome , which catalogs individuals connected to Roman Egypt. His recent publications explore topics such as therapeutic practices in papyri, relative pronouns in Greek texts, animal trade documentation, and legal terminology in private letters. These works reflect his engagement with both linguistic analysis and cultural-historical interpretation of ancient sources.

Matthew FlattView profile

Professor

• Programming Languages
• Functional Programming
• Runtime Systems
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Matthew Flatt is a Professor in the School of Computing at the University of Utah, where he has been actively contributing to programming language research and development. His primary affiliation is with the PLT research group, which is responsible for the Racket programming language ecosystem. Flatt received his PhD from Rice University in 1999. His educational background laid the foundation for his extensive work in programming language design and implementation. His research focuses on extensible programming languages , runtime systems , and applications of functional programming . As one of the principal developers of the Racket programming language, Flatt has made significant contributions to macro systems, language composition, and domain-specific language design. His work demonstrates how language-oriented programming can solve complex software engineering challenges through careful language design and implementation techniques. Flatt has served in numerous leadership roles in major programming language conferences including as Program Chair for DLS 2020, ICFP 2018, and GPCE 2017, and as Program Committee member for numerous SIGPLAN conferences including PLDI, POPL, ICFP, and SPLASH across multiple years. His conference contributions reveal a consistent focus on practical language implementation techniques and metaprogramming systems. As an educator, Flatt has developed and taught courses on programming languages, computer systems, and software engineering, with many course materials including videos and slides publicly available. His teaching approach emphasizes hands-on implementation of language concepts, as evidenced by his MSD Software Engineering course materials that guide students through building an interpreter for a programming language called MSDscript.

Xiaokang QiuView profile

Associate Professor

• Programming Languages
• Software Engineering
• Program Verification
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Xiaokang Qiu serves as Associate Professor in Purdue University's Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, specializing in Programming Languages and Software Engineering with core expertise in program verification, program synthesis, and automated deduction. His research establishes critical bridges between enumerative and deductive synthesis methodologies, developing novel frameworks for verified program generation. Key contributions include string transformation synthesis with concurrency guarantees, bit-vector manipulation optimization via syntax-guided enumeration, and network design automation through comparative learning techniques. This work consistently advances formal verification foundations while addressing practical software engineering challenges. Publication trends from 2017-2025 reveal escalating complexity in synthesis targets—from basic data-structure manipulations to concurrent string operations and network configurations. His approach increasingly integrates machine learning elements with formal methods, demonstrating how query-based learning can drive near-optimal system design while maintaining provable correctness guarantees across diverse computational domains.

• grammatical description of language(s)
• syntactic theory
• generative syntax
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George Kotzoglou serves as Associate Professor of Linguistics at the Department of Mediterranean Studies, University of the Aegean. He has previously taught at the University of Reading, University of Crete, Democritus University of Thrace, and University of Athens. Education: BA in Philology, University of Athens MA in Linguistics, University of Reading PhD in Linguistics, University of Reading Research Interests: Kotzoglou specializes in syntactic theory, particularly generative syntax and morphosyntax of Mediterranean languages. His work addresses clitics, locality restrictions, subject positions, and finiteness in Greek, contributing to broader linguistic theory. Publication Trends: His publications (2020-2004) consistently analyze Greek syntax, focusing on inversion, control, ECM, and clitic phenomena. These studies often connect empirical data from Greek to universal syntactic principles, appearing in top linguistics venues. Research Projects: He contributed to the 'Education of Foreign and Repatriate Students' project at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the 'Polycentricity' program at the University of the Aegean, addressing linguistic diversity in education.

• Linguistics
• Morphosyntax
• Phonology
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Giorgos Markopoulos is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Mediterranean Studies, University of the Aegean. He has also taught at the Democritus University of Thrace, the University of Nicosia, and the interinstitutional MSc Program "Language Technology" (Department of Informatics and Telecommunications, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, in collaboration with the Institute for Language and Speech Processing). Bachelor's Degree in Philology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Master's Degree in Philology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki PhD in Linguistics at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki His research interests focus on the morphosyntax-phonology interface, with particular emphasis on the comparative study of grammatical structures and phenomena at a cross-linguistic level, especially in South-Eastern Mediterranean languages. His research spans various aspects of theoretical and comparative linguistics, including expressive suffixes, stem allomorphy, phonological constraints, and morphological evolution. His recent publications (2016-2025) demonstrate a consistent focus on morphosyntax-phonology interface issues across languages, particularly examining expressive suffixes (in Russian, German, Spanish, and Greek), root allomorphy (in Greek), phonological constraints (sonority levels, nasals), morphological evolution (fusion to agglutination), and artificial language learning. The broader fields represented by his publications include theoretical linguistics, comparative linguistics, morphosyntax, phonology, psycholinguistics, and language technology. Giorgos Markopoulos has been awarded scholarships from IKY (the State Scholarships Foundation) for his doctoral and post-doctoral research. While not explicitly listed in the bios, his involvement in international research projects and interinstitutional programs implies additional recognition and funding. He has participated in international research projects such as Cross-Linguistic Artificial Grammar Learning, Vocalect, and Education of Immigrant and Repatriate Students. His research career has taken him beyond Greece as he has been a visiting scholar at University College London and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.

Vina TsakaliView profile

Lecturer

• Theoretical Linguistics
• Language Acquisition
• Language Processing
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Vina Tsakali is a Lecturer at the University of Crete, specializing in theoretical linguistics, language acquisition, and processing. She studied linguistics at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (1998), earned a postgraduate diploma in Theoretical Linguistics from University College London (2000), and completed her PhD at UCL (2006) on Theoretical Linguistics/Language Acquisition. Her teaching career spans institutions including the University of Ioannina, Technological and Educational Institute of Western Greece, Northeastern University, and European University of Cyprus. Education National and Kapodistrian University of Athens - Linguistics (1998) University College London - Postgraduate diploma in Theoretical Linguistics (2000) University College London - PhD in Theoretical Linguistics/Language Acquisition (2006) Research Interests focus on theoretical linguistics, particularly syntax and morphology in Modern Greek. Her work examines language acquisition, processing, disorders, and second language development. Key areas include clitic doubling, spatial terms, counterfactuals, and logical connectives. Experimental studies highlight cross-linguistic comparisons and developmental patterns in children's language. Academic Contributions include 15 recent publications exploring Greek language structures, child acquisition of syntactic phenomena, and experimental analyses of linguistic theory. Her work spans clitics, quantifiers, locatives, and logical reasoning in Greek-speaking children. Contact : tsakali@uoc.gr

Pierre-Evariste DagandView profile

Researcher

• Formal Verification
• Programming Languages
• Theorem Proving
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Pierre-Evariste Dagand is a CNRS Researcher at IRIF, Université de Paris, where he is a member of the Proofs, Programs, and Systems group. His research focuses on enhancing the safety of systems software through the application of domain-specific languages and formal verification techniques, particularly leveraging interactive theorem provers. His research interests span several areas of computer science, including: Formal Methods : Using rigorous mathematical techniques to verify software and hardware systems Programming Languages : Designing and implementing languages with a focus on safety and correctness Compilers : Developing verified compilers for domain-specific languages and synchronous languages Type Theory : Exploring dependent types and their applications in verification Operating Systems : Contributing to the design of systems for multicore architectures Cryptography : Creating high-throughput cryptographic implementations via formal methods Dagand's publications demonstrate a consistent focus on formal verification and theorem proving applied to practical systems. His work frequently involves the Coq proof assistant and addresses challenges in compilers, cryptography, and systems programming. Recent trends include the development of tools for secure cryptographic implementations (e.g., Usuba and Tornado) and formal models for intermittent computing. He has advised numerous students in internships, working on projects related to formal methods, compilers, and cryptography. These internships have contributed to various research outputs and tools. Dagand is part of the Proofs, Programs, and Systems group at IRIF, which focuses on foundational aspects of computer science and their application to software verification and language design.

• Theoretical Linguistics
• Syntax
• Morphology
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Anna Roussou serves as Professor of Linguistics at the Department of Philology, University of Patras since 2012, specializing in theoretical syntax and its interfaces. Her academic journey includes faculty positions at Bangor University (1992-1998) and University of Cyprus (1998-2001) before her current appointment. Her research focuses on Theoretical Linguistics with expertise in syntax, morphology, and semantics. Key research areas include complement clauses, complement markers, questions, empty subjects, transitivity, voice alternations, grammaticalization, and psycholinguistics. Her methodological approach combines theoretical analysis with comparative and diachronic perspectives. Her publication profile shows consistent output in high-impact venues with a clear trajectory toward increasingly complex syntactic phenomena. The articles demonstrate specialization in Greek syntax while maintaining cross-linguistic relevance, particularly in Balkan and Indo-European languages. Recent work shows expansion into markedness theory and complexity metrics. Academic Visiting Fellow, MIT Linguistics and Philosophy (1997, 2009) Honorary Research Fellow, UCL Linguistics (2006-2007) Visiting Professor, University of Florence (2018) Lewis-Gibson Research Fellow, Cambridge Centre for Hellenic Studies (2022) British Academy Academic Visiting Fellow, University of Cambridge (2013) Roussou has held significant administrative roles including Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs at University of Patras (2010-2013), Vice-President for Research at Hellenic Open University (2017-2019), and Director of the Greek Language and Culture Laboratory (2016-2022). She served on the National Council for Research and Innovation (2016-2019) and Lifelong Learning Council (2013). She directed the Greek Language and Culture Laboratory at University of Patras from 2016-2022, which focused on theoretical and applied linguistics research with emphasis on Greek language structure, acquisition, and teaching methodologies. The laboratory fostered collaborations between theoretical linguists and language educators.

• Linguistics
• Psycholinguistics
• Neurolinguistics
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Georgia Andreou is a Professor of Linguistics and Special Education at the University of Thessaly, specializing in neurolinguistics, psycholinguistics, and educational interventions for neurodevelopmental disorders. She holds leadership roles, including former Head of the Department of Special Education (2019–2024) and current Board member of the University. Her research focuses on language acquisition, bilingualism, and assistive technologies like eye-tracking for assessing cognitive and linguistic deficits in conditions such as autism, dyslexia, and Down syndrome. She has coordinated numerous EU-funded projects, including the Greek Diaspora Program and international collaborations on inclusive education. Andreou earned her PhD in Neurolinguistics from the University of Thessaly, following degrees in English Literature (University of Athens) and Language Disorders (University of Sheffield). She has authored over 20 books and 150 peer-reviewed articles, with a strong emphasis on practical applications of research in education and clinical settings. Her work has been cited over 2,150 times (h-index 28), and she serves on editorial boards of journals like International Journal of Disability, Development and Education and reviews for high-impact outlets like Perceptual and Motor Skills . Her funded projects include investigating bilingual transfer in learning disabilities, eye-tracking for reading disorders, and integrating technology for students with ADHD. Recent awards include the European Language Label 2012 for a Greek language course for immigrants. She is actively involved in policy-making, serving on the Hellenic Foundation for Research Innovation and leading initiatives like the EmpowerEd mental health and inclusion program.

• Discourse Analysis
• Pragmatics
• Sociolinguistics
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Marianthi Georgallidou serves as Assistant Professor in Linguistics / Discourse Analysis at the Department of Mediterranean Studies, University of the Aegean, Greece, where she teaches Discourse Analysis, Pragmatics, and Sociolinguistics courses. Her research spans Discourse Analysis, Pragmatics, and Sociolinguistics with specialized focus on bilingual discourse patterns, political humor in conflict zones, and gender dynamics in child language development. She examines how power structures, cultural identity, and social context shape linguistic behavior, particularly within minority communities and institutional settings. Her methodological approach integrates Conversation Analysis with pragmatic theory to dissect speech acts and interactional strategies. Analysis of her 2008-2013 publications reveals consistent investigation of language in socially embedded contexts, with particular emphasis on bilingual family interactions, political satire during crises, and developmental pragmatics in children. The work demonstrates interdisciplinary connections between linguistic theory, sociocultural anthropology, and political science through empirical examination of real-world discourse. Her ongoing research projects include: Child Discourse (1995-2001) examining directive speech acts in Greek children Bilingualism and contact phenomena (2002-present) analyzing code-switching in family conversations Political & Parliamentary discourse (2010-present) studying humor in conflict settings

Mira MeziniView profile

Professor

• Software development paradigms and tools
• Programming systems for reliable distributed software
• Automated software analysis
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Mira Mezini is a Professor of Computer Science at the Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany, leading the Software Technology Lab. She serves on steering committees, program committees, and editorial boards of top-tier conferences and journals. Her affiliations include the National Research Center for Applied Cybersecurity ATHENE and co-directorship of hessian.AI, the Hessian Center for Artificial Intelligence. Her research focuses on programming systems for reliable distributed software and AI, automated software analysis, and foundational code models. She has developed large-scale module concepts for adaptability, extensible programming languages, and intelligent software development environments that leverage web-based resources to generate programming rules and patterns. Specializes in software engineering Expert in programming language design Contribution to cybersecurity and AI Her recent work emphasizes static analysis, distributed systems, and programming language design, with trends in API misuse detection, decentralized applications, and secure local-first programming. The focus spans from foundational type systems to practical tools enhancing software quality and developer productivity. Scientific Awards Two-time IBM Eclipse Innovation Award recipient (2005, 2006) Google Research Award (2017) Horst Görtz IT Security Award (2014) ERC Advanced Grant (2012) ACM Fellow Dahl-Nygaard Prize (2025) She has held leadership roles including Dean of Computer Science at TU Darmstadt (2013-2014) and Vice President positions (2014-2019). Her service extends to international juries, funding panels, and editorial boards. Labs & Teams Leads the Software Technology Lab at TU Darmstadt, driving research in programming paradigms and tools. Co-directs hessian.AI and contributes to the Excellence Cluster 'Reasonable Artificial Intelligence.'

• Applied Linguistics
• Comparative Linguistics
• Second Language Acquisition (SLA)
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Hasan Kaili is an Assistant Professor of Linguistics at the Department of Mediterranean Studies, University of the Aegean. He earned his BA and MA in English Philology from Ege University and a PhD in Linguistics from the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens. His teaching career spans Turkish and Modern Greek instruction at multiple Greek universities. Research Interests : Applied linguistics, comparative linguistics, second language acquisition, language contact phenomena, and grammatical description of languages. Key Research : Ethnographic study of the bilingual Greek-Turkish Muslim community in Rhodes, focusing on language contact, code-alternation, and sociolinguistic identity. Publications : Peer-reviewed articles in journals like Second Language Research and Journal of Greek Linguistics , contributions to edited volumes, and four books on teaching Greek/Turkish to foreigners. Notable Contributions : Analysis of Rhodian Turkish dialects, contrastive grammar studies between Greek and Turkish, and pedagogical frameworks for teaching Turkish as a foreign language.