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Oleksandr Kapranov is an Associate Professor of English at NLA University College's Teacher Education program. His work intersects discourse analysis, climate change communication, and English language teaching (ELT), with a focus on sustainable development education and intercultural communication. Research areas include political speeches (e.g., Keir Starmer, Rishi Sunak), corporate disclosures (Bank of England, Vedanta Resources), and media framing (Greenpeace branches, King Charles III). Key pedagogical interests: digital competence, beginner EFL training, and discourse markers in academic writing. His recent publications analyze climate change discourse through syntactic structures, metonymy, modality, and evidentiality, emphasizing institutional and political narratives. While no formal awards are listed, his work spans interdisciplinary collaborations with NGOs, governments, and universities.

• Discourse Analysis
• Climate Change Communication
• English Language Teaching
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Maj Schian Nielsen is a Senior Research Librarian at the University Library of the University of Agder. Her work focuses on multilingualism, crosslinguistic awareness, and German language pedagogy. She is affiliated with the research groups 'Media and Communication Studies' and 'Multilingualism in Society and Education (MUSE).' University of Agder Research Groups: Media and Communication Studies, MUSE Her research explores how multilingual awareness can enhance grammar instruction in German third-language (L3) teacher education programs across Denmark and Norway. Recent publications analyze curriculum structures, educational materials, and the integration of generative AI tools like ChatGPT in multilingual education contexts. Scientific output trends reveal a focus on: Cross-linguistic pedagogy L3 German acquisition Grammar teaching methodologies AI applications in language learning Teacher training for multilingual classrooms Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) frameworks She has not been publicly recognized with scientific awards listed in the available data.

• Multilingualism
• Language Education
• Crosslinguistic Awareness
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Antonio Fábregas (b. 1978) is a Professor at the Department of Language and Literature, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), specializing in Spanish grammar, variation, morphosyntax, comparative linguistics, and semantics. He has authored 8 monographs and over 150 articles/book chapters. Research : Focuses on syntax, semantics, phonology, and their interactions in word formation. Explores Spanish language variation, sociolinguistic contact phenomena, and theoretical morphology. Teaching : Engaged in linguistics education at NTNU (office: Bygg 4 Dragvoll, Trondheim). Publications : Recent work includes analyses of Spanish prefixation, argument structure, elative compounds, and negation-participle constructions. Key contributions to morphological theory and Romance language comparison.

• Spanish Grammar
• Language Variation
• Morphosyntax
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Jaakko Timo Henrik Järvi is a Professor in the Department of Informatics at the University of Bergen, Norway, with additional affiliations at the University of Turku, Finland. His research focuses on programming language design, generic programming, and human-computer interaction, particularly in GUI frameworks and software reuse. His research interests include generic programming, programming language design (especially the Magnolia language), high-performance computing, array programming, and GUI engineering. He emphasizes formal methods and algebraic specifications to build reusable and efficient software systems. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications in software development and education. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in declarative GUI frameworks, multi-selection models, and generic programming. His work explores domain-specific languages for GUI structure manipulation, reusable selection semantics across platforms, and optimizing array computations using the Mathematics of Arrays. These efforts reflect a consistent focus on software abstraction, correctness, and reusability. Jaakko Järvi has supervised doctoral students, including Tetiana Yarygina, whose dissertation explored microservice security. While no specific grants are detailed, his work on VisAST was supported by the Research Council of Norway (Project 250683), indicating active external funding. He frequently collaborates with researchers like Magne Haveraaen, Knut Anders Stokke, and Sean Parent. He contributes to tools and frameworks such as the MultiselectJS library and the VisAST educational tool. These are outcomes of collaborative research teams focused on improving software development practices and computer science education.

• Generic Programming
• Programming Language Design
• Graphical User Interfaces (GUI)
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Professor Akkelies van Nes is a leading Space Syntax expert at the Department of Civil Engineering and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Engineering and Business, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL). She has chaired multiple International Space Syntax Symposia, including the 5th (2005) and 13th (2022) editions, and organized the first international online Space Syntax PhD Congress (2021). Key Affiliation: Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway Research Leadership: Chair of Space Syntax symposia Consultancy: Bergen Municipality's densification strategies Her research focuses on spatial analysis tools for understanding the relationship between urban form and socio-economic/energy dynamics. She applies Space Syntax across disciplines like Urban Geography Criminology Real Estate Development Strategic Planning and has led EU-funded projects including RUFUS (2008-2012), NODES (2012-2016), and SPACERGY (2016-2019). The article trends demonstrate her expertise in spatial analysis of urban environments, with recurring themes like Walkability and cycling infrastructure Urban crime patterns Historic urban morphology Transport energy efficiency Public space accessibility Densification strategies Her work spans theoretical development (e.g., modal logics in urban theory) to practical applications in cities like Bergen, Delft, Rome, and Istanbul. Current teaching activities include New textbook: Space Syntax in Urban Studies (Springer, 2020) Course leadership: Urban Transformation (BYG130), Theory and Methods of Science (MOA256), Urban Planning (MOA272), and MSc Thesis (MOA300) She has contributed to urban regeneration projects through spatial analysis tools and served as a reviewer for academic journals. Key research groups include Spatial Planning and Urban Studies Space Syntax in Norway Her consultancy work focuses on applying Space Syntax to Bergen's urban densification challenges, as documented in open-access publications.

• Space Syntax
• Urban Morphology
• Urban Sustainability
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Sverre Stausland Johnsen is Professor of General Linguistics and Scandinavian Linguistics in the Department of Linguistics and Scandinavian Studies at the University of Oslo. His academic work focuses on language change within the fields of phonology, historical linguistics, and sociolinguistics, with particular emphasis on Norwegian language history and Scandinavian languages. Johnsen's research interests span phonology, sound change, language change, historical linguistics, and sociolinguistics. His work often examines how linguistic structures evolve over time, with special attention to Norwegian orthographic reforms, phonological patterns in Scandinavian languages, and the historical development of linguistic features. He has made significant contributions to understanding vowel harmony, retroflexion in Norwegian, and the historical development of grammatical structures in Old Norse and related languages. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on Norwegian language history, orthography reforms, and phonological patterns. The 2021-2025 publications show particular emphasis on Somali tonal systems, Norwegian word formation, stress patterns in loanwords, and historical aspects of Norwegian orthography, especially regarding the 1901 spelling reform. His work combines theoretical linguistic frameworks with detailed historical analysis of Scandinavian languages. Johnsen is actively involved in two research groups: Language Change and Phonology. His ongoing projects include studies on the spread of uvular /r/ in Norway, the historical development of grammatical structures, and the relationship between phonetic perception and phonological change. His research often bridges theoretical linguistics with practical applications in understanding language evolution and variation.

• Phonology
• Sound change
• Language change
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Ljiljana Saric is a Professor of South Slavic linguistics at the Department of Literature, Area Studies, and European Languages (ILOS) at the University of Oslo. Her academic work bridges linguistic theory with practical applications in understanding cultural and political discourse in the Balkan region, with particular expertise in cognitive linguistics, semantics, and pragmatics. She maintains an active research profile with numerous publications and leads significant research initiatives focused on South Slavic languages and discourse. Professor Saric's research interests span cognitive linguistics, semantics, pragmatics, discourse analysis, and multimodality, with a specific focus on South Slavic languages. Her work examines verbal prefixes, metaphors, metonymies, and symbols in political discourse, multimodal presentation of migration in South Slavic media, and impoliteness in online communication. She investigates how language shapes and reflects cultural identity, particularly in the context of Central Europe and the Balkans. Her research demonstrates how linguistic structures reveal deeper cognitive patterns and social dynamics, especially regarding emotion representation, national identity construction, and discursive othering processes. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on metaphorical conceptualization of emotions (particularly hope and despair in Croatian), impoliteness strategies in online communication, and visual representation of migration in Balkan media. Her work demonstrates sophisticated integration of cognitive linguistic theory with discourse analysis, often employing corpus-based methodologies. A strong theme across her research is the examination of how language constructs national and cultural identities, particularly in post-conflict societies of the former Yugoslavia. Her publications frequently employ multimodal analysis, recognizing the interplay between verbal and visual communication in contemporary media environments. Professor Saric is actively involved in several significant research initiatives, including leading the project 'Spatial Constructions in South Slavic: Semantics of Prefixes and Cognate Prepositions,' which brings together international scholars studying conceptualization of space in Slavic languages. She participates in multiple research groups including Area Studies, Figurative Communication, Migration and borders identity in discourses, Multilingualism and Multiculturalism in Central Europe and the Balkans, and Pragmatics: Theory & Experiments. Her editorial work extends across numerous international journals including Languages in Contrast, Linguistics Applied, Oslo Studies in Language, and Croatian Studies Review. Her academic contributions include co-editing the volume 'Metaphor, Nation and Discourse' (John Benjamins, 2019) and authoring 'Slike jezika: Temeljne kognitivnolingvisticke teme / Key Topics in Cognitive Linguistics' (Naklada Jesenski i Turk, 2019). Her publications consistently demonstrate rigorous methodology and theoretical sophistication, making significant contributions to understanding how language functions in political discourse, identity formation, and emotional representation within South Slavic contexts.

• Cognitive Linguistics
• Semantics
• Pragmatics
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Professor Ivar Berg is a leading scholar in Scandinavian linguistics at NTNU's Department of Language and Literature. His research focuses on the history of Norwegian and related languages over the past 1,500 years, encompassing both structural linguistic changes and sociolinguistic shifts. He teaches courses on modern Norwegian dialects and grammar, including NORX2200 (Old Norse/Runology) and NORD1106 (Dialectology and Language History). Research Interests: Historical sociolinguistics of Scandinavian languages Old Norse and medieval Icelandic textual analysis Toponymic evolution and cultural geography Phonological changes in Norwegian dialects Language policy during the Reformation Recent Work Trends: His 2025 doctoral dissertation on Latin manuscripts in medieval Iceland highlights intertextual recycling processes. Recent articles (2024-2021) explore palatalization in Norwegian phonology, toponymic history, and case system evolution. His 2019 book Språket som vart norsk provides a comprehensive overview of Norwegian language development from Proto-Norse to the 19th century. Outreach: Engages in public lectures on topics like dialect preservation, historical literacy practices, and the sociolinguistic impact of the Reformation. Recent speaking engagements include the University of Bristol (2025), SWPS University (2025), and the Nordic Dialectology Conference (2022).

• Dialectology
• Historical Linguistics
• Historical Sociolinguistics
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Andrew Weir is a Professor of English Language and Linguistics at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Department of Language and Literature (ISL). He holds positions in the Faculty of Humanities and serves on NTNU's Language Policy Committee and the MLSPRÅK teacher training committee. His academic journey includes an MA in Linguistics from the University of Edinburgh (2008), an MA in Syntax from University College London (2009), and a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Massachusetts Amherst (2014). Before NTNU, he was a postdoctoral researcher at Ghent University's English department. Weir specializes in generative syntax and semantics, focusing on ellipsis (particularly clausal ellipsis) and interfaces between syntax, semantics, and phonology. He studies register variation in 'reduced written registers' (diaries, text messages) and dialectal features of Scottish English. As co-leader of the ForMAAL research group, he explores formal, mental, and acquisition-based approaches to language. His teaching spans theoretical linguistics courses including syntax, semantics, and linguistic theories. Weir's research emphasizes syntax-semantics interactions, dialectal syntax, and the role of prosody in ellipsis. He has supervised numerous student theses and actively participates in academic outreach, including lectures on Scots language history and generative syntax methodologies.

• Generative Syntax
• Theoretical Linguistics
• Ellipsis
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Yulia Rodina is a Professor of Linguistics and Language Acquisition at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, affiliated with the Department of Language and Culture. She leads the AcqVA-Nor research group and directs the Flere språk til flere initiative. As Deputy Chair of the HSL Faculty Research Ethics Committee, she oversees ethical standards in research. Her research focuses on multilingualism, second/third language acquisition, and language attrition using experimental psycholinguistic methods. Key themes include grammatical gender, morphosyntax, and cross-linguistic influence in languages like Russian, Norwegian, Bosnian, and Serbian. She investigates heritage language development in children across Norway, Germany, and the UK, and explores language variation and change in Norwegian dialects. Rodina teaches courses in Second Language Acquisition, Multilingualism, and Varieties of English. She supervises MA theses on topics such as gaming's role in vocabulary acquisition and syntactic development in bilingual children. Her work is supported by projects funded through the Arctic MSCA, RCN, and EU initiatives like AcqVA Aurora and MultiGender. She collaborates with international teams on studies like the MAP project (Heritage Russian in Spain) and CLIMAD (cross-linguistic influence in multilingualism). Her labs include AcqVA, PoLaR, and C-LaBL, focusing on acquisition, variation, and attrition processes.

• Language Acquisition
• Multilingualism
• Second Language Acquisition
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Laura Alexis Janda is a Professor of Russian Linguistics at the UiT The Arctic University of Norway , where she has worked since 2008. She is a member of the CLEAR research group (Cognitive Linguistics: Empirical Approaches to Russian) and leads the THREAT-DEFUSER project funded by the Norwegian Research Council. Her academic profile spans Cognitive Linguistics , Construction Grammar , and Corpus Linguistics , with a focus on Russian, Slavic, and Sámi languages . Education: PhD in Slavic Linguistics & Certificate in Teaching ESL, UCLA (1984) Visiting Fellowships at Princeton University and UNC Chapel Hill Training in Persian, Czech, and Russian methodologies Research Interests: Janda’s work bridges constructional networks and grammatical profiling in Slavic languages, with emphasis on aspect , case semantics , numeral classifiers , and political discourse analysis . She explores how morphological units like Russian prefixes function as verb classifiers and investigates language change in Sámi and Russian contexts. Publication Trends: Recent articles analyze ChatGPT’s grammatical interpretation , constructicon architecture , and ideological messaging in Putin’s speeches . Her research integrates quantitative methods and FAIR data principles to address both theoretical and pedagogical challenges. Awards & Grants: 2021 Honorary Doctorate (University of Turku, Finland) 2018 Member of the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters 2017 Open Data Champion (SPARC Europe) 2013-2015 Norwegian Research Council grant for 'Birds & Beasts: Shaping Events in Old Russian' 2007-2011 Norwegian Research Council grant for 'Exploring Emptiness: Russian Verbal Morphology and Cognitive Linguistics' Collaborative Networks: Janda mentors international researchers and collaborates with linguists in Russia, Norway, and the U.S. She co-developed the Russian Constructicon and Construxercise! pedagogical tool, emphasizing interdisciplinary applications of linguistic theory. Labs & Projects: She co-founded the Tromsø Construction Lab , advancing constructicon resources for Russian and Sámi languages. Her THREAT-DEFUSER project examines perceived threats in Russian and Norwegian political discourse.

• Linguistics
• Cognitive Linguistics
• Corpus Linguistics
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Terje Lohndal is a Professor II at the Department of Language and Culture, affiliated with the Center for Language, Brain and Learning (C-LaBL) at UiT The Arctic University of Norway in Tromsø. His role involves research and teaching in linguistic disciplines. Research interests focus on theoretical linguistics and cognitive science, particularly syntax, language acquisition, and bilingualism. Specific areas may include syntactic theory, first and second language acquisition, and the neurocognitive foundations of language. No publications, awards, or grants are explicitly listed in the provided text. Advising activities and laboratory affiliations are also not detailed here.

• Linguistics
• Cognitive Science
• Language Acquisition
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Anya Helene Bagge is an Associate Professor in the Department of Informatics at the University of Bergen, where she is a researcher at the Bergen Language Design Laboratory. Her work focuses on programming languages and software language engineering, with strong ties to education and tool development. Research Interests: Programming language design and implementation Software language engineering Semantics of programming languages Domain-specific languages and language extensions Program transformation using Rascal, MPL, and Stratego/XT Aspect-oriented programming, especially Domain-Specific Aspect Languages Her recent publications reflect a consistent focus on software language engineering, refactoring, microservice security, and programming education. Themes across her work include language design, program analysis, and the development of educational tools and methodologies. Scientific Awards: The Realist Committee's Teaching Award 2016/17 Lecturer of the Year in Computer Science (Spring 2015) Anya Bagge actively supervises students, including PhD and Master’s candidates such as Tero Hasu, Kristoffer Haugsbakk, and Nina Andersen. She has been involved in numerous academic activities, including organizing the OOPSLE workshop and serving on program committees for conferences like SLE, HILT, and WCRE. She has also taught core courses including INF101, INF225, and INF328, demonstrating a strong commitment to both research and teaching. Labs and Teams: She is affiliated with the Bergen Language Design Laboratory , collaborating with researchers such as Magne Haveraaen, Eva Burrows, and Tero Hasu.

• Programming Language Design and Implementation
• Software Language Engineering
• Semantics of Programming Languages
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Prof. Heike Wiese holds the chair of German in Multilingual Contexts at Humboldt University of Berlin within the Faculty of Language, Literature and Humanities, Department of German Studies and Linguistics. Previously, she was a professor at University of Potsdam and held visiting positions at Yale University and Brandeis University. She is a distinguished member of the Academia Europaea and of the German Council for Migration, as well as the speaker of the Centre 'Language in Urban Diversity'. Her research focuses on the dynamics of multilingual settings, with particular attention to grammatical developments, monolingual ideologies, linguistic discrimination, and empowerment. Her primary research interests include: Urban contact dialects (including 'Kiezdeutsch' in Germany) Linguistic practices of heritage speakers Turkish-German language contact phenomena Grammatical-pragmatic interfaces and linguistic architecture (V2 and V3 word order in Germanic) Mass and count nouns, numeral constructions, and focus particles Discourse markers and emoji as linguistic elements Linguistic discrimination and empowerment in society and education Prof. Wiese's recent scholarly work demonstrates a sophisticated integration of theoretical linguistics with sociolinguistic and educational perspectives. Her publications from 2021-2025 reveal a consistent focus on language variation in multilingual contexts, particularly examining how linguistic systems interact across language boundaries. She has made significant contributions to understanding urban contact dialects, especially Kiezdeutsch in Berlin, and German-speaking communities in postcolonial settings like Namibia and Australia. Her research challenges monolingual ideologies and advocates for linguistic diversity through both theoretical analysis and practical applications. Her scientific recognition includes: Membership in the prestigious Academia Europaea Leadership role as speaker of the Centre 'Language in Urban Diversity' Through extensive outreach activities, Prof. Wiese collaborates with multilingual communities, kindergartens, schools, educational policymakers, and museums. She has developed practical materials for teachers to address linguistic diversity in classrooms and challenge linguistic discrimination. Her research methodology emphasizes 'language situations' - a technique to elicit comparable, naturalistic data across registers, languages, and speakers, recognizing the complexity of multilingual repertoires. Prof. Wiese leads research in the Multilingualism, Interculturality and Language Lab (CU.mil), where her team investigates language variation in urban contexts and develops methodologies for studying linguistic diversity. Her work bridges theoretical syntax with sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, and educational linguistics, with important implications for language policy, teacher education, and public understanding of linguistic diversity in increasingly multicultural societies.

• Multilingualism
• Urban contact dialects
• Kiezdeutsch
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Halvor Eifring is a Professor of Chinese Studies at the Department of Cultural Studies and Oriental Languages, Faculty of Humanities, University of Oslo. With expertise spanning Chinese language, literature, philosophy, and meditation studies, he has established himself as a leading scholar in interdisciplinary Chinese studies and comparative meditation traditions. Dr. Eifring received his Master's degree in linguistics in 1987 and his Ph.D. in 1993, both from the University of Oslo, where he has been a professor of Chinese since 1995. His academic journey includes research visits to prestigious institutions including Princeton University (1992), National Taiwan University (1995), Peking University (2000), Harvard University (2001), Center for Chinese Studies in Taiwan (2007, 2009), and Meiji University in Japan (2018). Eifring's research interests span multiple interconnected domains. His primary focus includes Chinese language (both modern and pre-modern), Chinese literature (especially pre-modern fiction), and Chinese philosophy (particularly early Confucianism and Daoism). He has made significant contributions to the study of meditative traditions, examining how language, culture, and thought intersect in Chinese contexts. His current work explores 'mind wandering' across various contemplative traditions, while his longstanding research investigates psychological structures in the 18th-century Chinese novel 'Dream of Red Mansions.' Analysis of Eifring's recent publications reveals a clear interdisciplinary trajectory, bridging Chinese studies with cognitive science, neuroscience, and comparative religious studies. His work increasingly focuses on the intersection of meditation practices, consciousness studies, and cultural contexts, with particular attention to how traditional Chinese philosophical concepts inform contemporary understandings of mind and cognition. The publications demonstrate a methodological approach that combines philological rigor with cross-cultural comparative analysis. Eifring has held significant academic leadership positions, serving as director of the Department of East European and Oriental Studies (1997-1999) and research leader at the Department of Cultural Studies and Oriental Languages (2005-2006). He teaches Chinese language, literature, and culture at both bachelor's and master's levels, occasionally extending to East Asian and general linguistics. Beyond academia, he serves as an editor for the cultural magazine 'Dyade' and is a meditation teacher at 'Acem,' reflecting his commitment to bridging scholarly research with practical application. His current research projects include 'Two Thousand Years of Mind Wandering' and he is affiliated with the research group 'Literature, Cognition and Emotions' at the University of Oslo, demonstrating his ongoing engagement with interdisciplinary approaches to understanding human cognition through cultural and historical lenses.

• Chinese language
• Chinese literature
• Chinese philosophy
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