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Erik Elgh is a Researcher in linguistics at Uppsala University's Department of Linguistics and Philology, specializing in historical and computational approaches to language evolution and documentation. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical data from diverse language families. His research program integrates three core pillars: Historical Linguistics : Reconstructing language phylogenies through computational modeling, with case studies on Torricelli and Germanic languages. Computational Linguistics : Developing holistic methodologies for analyzing dialect chains and language change dynamics. Descriptive Linguistics : Field-based documentation of endangered languages in Melanesia (Au, Olo) and Indonesia (Elkei). Publication trends (2019-2025) reveal a strategic shift toward unifying computational tools with traditional comparative methods, particularly in phylogenetic analysis and dialectology. His 2025 doctoral thesis establishes a comprehensive framework for modeling language evolution from data collection through classification, emphasizing interdisciplinary integration.

• Historical Linguistics
• Computational Linguistics
• Descriptive Linguistics
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Yingqi Jing is a Visiting Researcher in linguistics and computational linguistics at the Department of Linguistics and Philology, Uppsala University. Dr. Jing's research focuses on: Linguistics Computational Linguistics Syntax Language Evolution Typology Dependency Grammar Recent research has examined word order patterns across languages, dependency length minimization principles, and linguistic typology, with publications in leading journals such as Language, Diachronica, and Journal of Uralic Linguistics. Their methodological approach combines corpus-based analysis with computational techniques to investigate fundamental questions about syntactic universals and language change across different language families including Indo-European and Uralic. Dr. Jing can be contacted at: yingqi.jing@lingfil.uu.se

• Linguistics
• Computational Linguistics
• Syntax
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Johan Sjons serves as a University Lecturer in Computational Linguistics at Uppsala University's Department of Linguistics and Philology, with contact email johan.sjons@lingfil.uu.se and visiting address at English park, Thunbergsvägen 3H, Uppsala. His research centers on computational linguistics with emphasis on discourse analysis, syntax, and cognitive aspects of language processing. He specifically investigates how speakers utilize grammatical cues in informative discourse contexts, bridging theoretical linguistics with cognitive neuroscience. His 2023 publication in Language, Cognition and Neuroscience demonstrates his focus on grammatical function cues in discourse, contributing to interdisciplinary research spanning Linguistics, Cognitive Science, and Neuroscience through methodologies in Discourse Analysis and Information Structure. No scientific awards were mentioned in the provided text. There is no available information regarding advised students or research grants in the provided materials.

• Computational Linguistics
• Discourse Analysis
• Syntax
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Kajsa Thyberg is a Lecturer at Linköping University, affiliated with both the Department of Communication, Literature and Swedish (KLS) and the Department of Culture and Society (IKOS). She holds a PhD in Nordic languages and specializes in Swedish language instruction with a focus on grammar and text. Her research interests center on language didactics and linguistics, particularly how grammar can be integrated into different parts of the Swedish subject and teacher education. She has expertise in systemic-functional theory (SFG) and has developed courses introducing SFG basics. In October 2020, she defended her thesis on Swedish det constructions, which connects grammar and text based on systemic-functional theory. Dr. Thyberg's publications demonstrate her focus on the intersection of linguistic theory and practical teaching applications. Her 2022 article analyzes the semantic potential of Swedish det constructions, while her 2021 popular science article explores vocabulary acquisition in Swedish language learning. She is active in the PASL research environment (Pedagogical work with a focus on language and literature didactics), a multidisciplinary research area addressing issues relevant to school and teacher education practices. Her teaching includes courses in the Swedish language that are part of the Language, Literature and Media program and the subject teacher program, as well as independent courses and master's courses focusing on grammar, text, linguistic theory, and method.

• Language Didactics
• Linguistics
• Grammar
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Anders Agebjörn is a Lecturer at Malmö University's Faculty of Learning and Society, specifically within the Department of Culture, Language and Media. He specializes in Swedish as a second language instruction and research. Agebjörn's research is primarily quantitative with a cognitive perspective focus on language systems including lexicon, grammar, and semantics. His work particularly examines language testing and assessment methodologies alongside language development and learning strategies among adult learners with limited formal education backgrounds. His research interests span second language acquisition, cognitive linguistics, and educational linguistics with specific attention to immigrant populations. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on second language writing development, particularly among adult immigrants with varying educational backgrounds. Agebjörn's work shows particular interest in how educational pathways affect language acquisition and the methodological challenges of studying understudied language learner populations. Agebjörn is affiliated with the Literacy and Inclusive Teaching (LIT) research center at Malmö University, which conducts interdisciplinary research on literacy and inclusive education practices. His work contributes to the center's mission of developing more effective language education approaches for diverse learner populations.

• Swedish as a second language
• Language learning
• Language assessment
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Mats Eskhult is Professor in Semitic Languages at Uppsala University's Department of Linguistics and Philology, holding a PhD in Semitic languages (1990), associate professorship (2002), and full professorship (2012). His academic career spans 35 years of university teaching with focus on grammatical phenomena beyond standard rules. Educational milestones include: PhD in Semitic Languages (1990) Associate Professor (Docent) (2002) Full Professor of Semitic Languages (2012) His research interests center on biblical and post-biblical Hebrew , Syriac lexicography (particularly particles), Arabic Bible translation , early Christian literature , and Semitic languages in early modern Europe . Eskhult emphasizes grammatical phenomena that resist standard rule-based descriptions, bridging historical linguistics with textual analysis across Jewish and Christian traditions. His work reveals how Semitic languages evolved through translation practices and cross-cultural contact. Analysis of his publication trends (1981-2018) shows persistent focus on Hebrew verb systems (Qumran/Biblical), Syriac particles, and translation techniques in Christian texts. Key thematic developments include increasing attention to historical lexicography (especially Gesenius' influence) and interdisciplinary connections between linguistics, theology, and urban history in Late Antiquity. His work consistently examines how grammatical features reflect broader cultural and historical contexts. Eskhult has supervised students in Hebrew, Syriac, and Bible translation projects , emphasizing practical application of linguistic analysis. While specific grants aren't detailed, his 35-year teaching career and extensive publication record indicate sustained research funding support typical of senior professors at major research universities. His editorial work on Orientalia Suecana demonstrates leadership in Scandinavian Semitic scholarship, fostering academic collaboration through journal editing and symposium organization (e.g., 400-year Semitic Languages professorship commemoration).

• Biblical Hebrew
• Post-Biblical Hebrew
• Syriac Lexicography
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Eric T. Lander is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Scandinavian Languages, Faculty of Languages, Uppsala University. He specializes in historical linguistics with a focus on Nordic language history and runology. His research expertise spans multiple subfields of linguistics: Morphology Syntax Phonology Etymology Dr. Lander's primary research focuses on Proto-Nordic and Viking Age runic inscriptions, with current work examining dialectal variation in the Viking Age runic material. He is also a member of a research project funded by the Bank of Sweden (Riksbankens Jubileumsfond) investigating the historical development of negators in Swedish, specifically examining the evolution of ej , icke , and inte . His publications demonstrate expertise across historical linguistics, runology, and syntactic theory, with recent work spanning Old Icelandic studies, runic inscription analysis, and theoretical syntax. His research bridges empirical historical data with contemporary linguistic theory. Dr. Lander has received research funding from the Nordic Council of Ministers (NPLA-2023/10057) for his work on Old Icelandic language and texts.

• Historical Linguistics
• Nordic Language History
• Runology
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Forogh Hashabeiky serves as Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Iranian Languages at Uppsala University's Department of Linguistics and Philology, where she maintains an active research profile in Persian linguistics and literature. Her academic work bridges historical and contemporary perspectives on Iranian languages. Her research focuses on historical linguistics , Persian orthography evolution , and post-revolutionary Persian literature , particularly examining grammatical structures in classical texts and narrative patterns in women's writing. Recent publications demonstrate sustained investigation into New Persian development (16th-18th centuries), sociopolitical influences on language change, and textual analysis of literary anthologies. Publications reveal consistent specialization across three interconnected domains: (1) grammatical analysis of historical Persian texts including Tārikh-e Beyhaqi and post-classical literature, (2) orthographic reforms between 1850-2000, and (3) typological studies of post-1979 Iranian women's fiction. Her editorial work on Arash journal stories and Shāhnāme conference proceedings highlights commitment to preserving literary heritage. Professional activities include significant contributions to Encyclopaedia Iranica and development of Swedish-Persian lexicographical resources through LEXIN. While no formal advising roles or research grants are documented in available materials, her extensive publication record demonstrates ongoing scholarly engagement with Persian language evolution across sociohistorical contexts.

• Persian Linguistics
• Historical Linguistics
• Iranian Languages
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Gerd V.M. Haverling is a Professor in Latin at the Department of Linguistics and Philology at Uppsala University. With a distinguished career spanning several decades, Haverling has established himself as a leading scholar in Latin linguistics, particularly focusing on Late Latin and historical linguistic developments in the Roman linguistic tradition. Haverling's research interests center on Latin linguistics, with particular emphasis on the Late Latin verbal system, textual criticism, and historical linguistic developments. His work explores the intricate relationship between literary and non-literary Latin, examining how linguistic features evolved from Classical to Late Antiquity periods. He has made significant contributions to understanding lexical aspect, word formation, and the development of the Latin verbal system across different historical periods and textual traditions. His extensive publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output with 15 recent publications (2016-2025) showing his continued active engagement in the field. These works span diverse topics including Late Latin grammar, textual criticism of Latin medical texts, the Vulgate translation, and linguistic developments in Late Antiquity. The publications reveal a consistent focus on diachronic linguistic analysis, with particular attention to tense, aspect, and mood in Late Latin texts. Haverling has also demonstrated scholarly leadership through editing conference proceedings, including Studies on Late and Vulgar Latin in the Early 21st Century (2022) and On Medical Latin in Late Antiquity (2019), indicating his role in shaping contemporary research directions in the field. His academic activities include extensive reviewing work for major journals and publications in classical studies, linguistic journals, and specialized publications focusing on Latin textual criticism and historical linguistics. His editorial contributions to major reference works further demonstrate his standing in the academic community.

• Latin linguistics
• Historical linguistics
• Late Latin
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Murathan Kurfali serves as a Part-time fixed-term lecturer at the Department of Linguistics and Philology, Uppsala University, where he contributes to teaching and research in language sciences. His scholarly focus spans core linguistic disciplines: Linguistics Philology Language Studies Historical Linguistics Syntax Semantics No scientific awards, grants, or laboratory affiliations are documented in the available records. His academic activities appear centered on departmental teaching responsibilities without mention of student advisement or collaborative research teams.

• Linguistics
• Philology
• Language Studies
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Maryam Nourzaei is an Affiliated Researcher in Iranian Languages at the Department of Linguistics and Philology, Uppsala University. Her academic work centers on documenting endangered languages and cultural traditions in Iran, with particular focus on minority communities whose linguistic heritage is at risk of disappearing. She maintains active research collaborations across international academic networks and has established herself as a specialist in Iranian minority languages and oral traditions. Dr. Nourzaei's research spans across languages belonging to three different language families in Iran: Indo-Aryan (Jadgali), Dravidian (Brahui), and Iranian languages (Balochi dialects). Her work prioritizes documentation of highly endangered languages while simultaneously investigating complex language contact phenomena between Iranian and Indo-Aryan languages, as well as Iranian and Dravidian languages. She employs interdisciplinary methodologies that bridge linguistics with anthropology and ethnomusicology. Her scholarly output demonstrates a consistent focus on language documentation, particularly through corpus-based approaches to Balochi dialects (Koroshi, Coastal, Sistani) and other minority languages. A distinctive aspect of her research program involves the documentation of Afro-Baloch cultural practices, particularly lullabies (Mamabies) and healing rituals, which represents a unique contribution to the understanding of African diaspora communities in Iran. Her publications show increasing integration of linguistic analysis with ethnomusicological and anthropological perspectives. Dr. Nourzaei has produced an extensive body of work including monographs, journal articles, book chapters, and digital archives. Her research methodology emphasizes fieldwork-based documentation, often working directly with community members to record and analyze linguistic data and cultural practices. She has contributed significantly to the Online Atlas of the Languages of Iran project and maintains active documentation of endangered language varieties through systematic data collection and archiving.

• Endangered Languages Documentation
• Iranian Languages
• Balochi Dialects
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Anju Saxena is a Professor in General Linguistics at the Department of Linguistics and Philology, Uppsala University. Her research focuses on the linguistic landscape of the Himalayan region, particularly on Kanashi and other lesser-known languages of South Asia. Professor Saxena's research interests span multiple areas of linguistics with particular emphasis on: Himalayan and South Asian languages documentation and analysis Language contact and historical linguistics Computational linguistics approaches to language documentation FrameNet development for linguistic domains Language variation and typological studies Numeral systems and grammaticalization processes Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on Kanashi language studies, with multiple comprehensive works published in 2022 including a linguistic sketch, sound system analysis, vocabulary documentation, and investigations into Kanashi's historical development and relationship to other West Himalayish languages. She has also made significant contributions to computational linguistics through her work on LingFN (Linguistic FrameNet) and applying digital resources to language documentation. Professor Saxena maintains an active research profile with collaborations across international institutions, as evidenced by her extensive publication record extending to 2023.

• Linguistics
• Himalayan Languages
• South Asian Languages
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Åke Viberg is a Professor in General Linguistics at the Department of Linguistics and Philology, Uppsala University, specializing in Swedish language studies within global linguistic frameworks. His work bridges theoretical and empirical approaches to semantic analysis across languages. Viberg's research centers on contrastive and typological linguistics, with deep expertise in lexical semantics and corpus-based methodologies. He investigates how languages encode sensory experiences (particularly smell and vision), motion events, and emotional concepts, focusing on Swedish in cross-linguistic comparison. His work reveals systematic patterns in verb semantics across domains like perception, possession, and communication, demonstrating how cultural and cognitive factors shape lexical expression. Analysis of his 2009-2024 publications shows consistent focus on granularity in event verbalization, sensory semantics, and cross-linguistic variation in verb systems. Key trends include typological profiling of Swedish against European languages, corpus-driven studies of 'get' and posture verbs, and theoretical modeling of semantic fields. His research demonstrates how seemingly minor lexical differences reflect fundamental cognitive and cultural distinctions in language organization.

• Contrastive Linguistics
• Typological Linguistics
• Lexical Semantics
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Adrian Sangfelt serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Language, Literature and Interculture at Karlstad University's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, holding an assistant lecturer position in Swedish with didactic focus since February 2023. His office is located in room 12A 517A with contact details 076-853 86 82 and adrian.sangfelt@kau.se. He earned his PhD from Uppsala University in December 2019, focusing on the disappearance of Middle Swedish word sequences through comparative analysis with Nordic and Germanic languages. His dissertation established foundational work in historical syntax variation. Dr. Sangfelt's research integrates generative grammar theory across three core domains: syntactic development in primary/middle school children (examining acquisition of written-language grammatical patterns in speech vs writing), suburban-indexed Swedish varieties in multilingual metropolitan contexts (collaborating with Karin Senter, Uppsala University), and historical evolution of Swedish syntax from medieval to modern periods. His work consistently targets how Swedish linguistic data illuminates innate human grammatical acquisition capacities. Publication analysis (2016-2024) reveals persistent investigation of word order variation, adverbial placement, and written-spoken language interfaces across historical stages. Key trends include applying theoretical syntax frameworks to empirical studies of historical corpora and contemporary urban speech patterns, with increasing focus on computational analysis since 2022. No scientific awards are documented in university sources. He currently leads a syntactic development research project in children while collaborating with Uppsala University on suburban dialect studies, though specific grant details remain unpublicized. His academic trajectory shows continuous progression from historical linguistics toward acquisition-focused and sociolinguistic applications within generative frameworks.

• Syntax
• Language Acquisition
• Historical Linguistics
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