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Elmar UnnsteinssonView profile

Assistant Professor

University College DublinIreland

Elmar Unnsteinsson is an Assistant Professor and Ad Astra Fellow at University College Dublin's School of Philosophy. He holds a PhD from the City University of New York Graduate Center (2015). His academic roles include IRC Postdoctoral Fellow (2016–2018) and Principal Investigator at the University of Iceland (2016). His research focuses on philosophy of language, mind, metaphysics, analytic philosophy history, and cognitive science. Education: BA (University of Iceland), MA/MPhil/PhD (CUNY Graduate Center), and Professional Diploma in University Teaching (UCD). His current research explores intentionalist theories of reference, insincerity, self-deception, and fragmentational theories of mind. He has authored a book Talking About: An Intentionalist Theory of Reference (2022) and published in leading journals like Philosophy and Phenomenological Research and Mind and Language . Teaching includes coordinating modules on Philosophy of Language, Ethics, and Analytic Philosophy. He has secured grants such as the Insincerity for Fragmented Minds (2020–2025) and Ad Astra Start Up (2020–2025). His work bridges historical and contemporary philosophy, engaging with figures like Wittgenstein and Grice.

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Lan KimView profile

Teaching Professor

Pennsylvania State UniversityUnited States

Lan Kim is an Associate Teaching Professor of Korean and Coordinator of the Korean Language Program at the Department of Asian Studies, The Pennsylvania State University. They hold a B.A. in English Language and Literature from Chung-ang University, an M.A. in Linguistics from Simon Fraser University, and a Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Delaware. B.A., Chung-ang University, Seoul, Korea M.A., Simon Fraser University, Canada Ph.D., University of Delaware, USA Kim’s research focuses on language acquisition, linguistics, and pedagogical approaches to teaching Korean as a second language. Key areas include pragmatic competence development in L2 learners, syntactic analysis of Korean idioms and constructions, and cross-linguistic comparisons of benefactive expressions. Their work bridges theoretical linguistics and applied language education, emphasizing practical applications in classroom settings. Recent publications explore pragmatic competence in power-differentiated interactions, syntactic structures of nominal phrases, and comparative studies of Korean and Japanese benefactive constructions. Ongoing work includes revising a book chapter on virtual exchange programs in Korean language education. No scientific awards are listed. Advising and grants sections remain underdeveloped in the provided text. Kim coordinates the Korean Language Program but no lab affiliations or specific teams are mentioned.

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John CollinsView profile

Professor

University of East AngliaUnited Kingdom

John Collins is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of East Anglia, where he is the Head of the School of Philosophy within the School of Politics, Philosophy and Area Studies. His research interests include the philosophy of language, the philosophy of linguistics, the concept of truth, the philosophy of science, and the philosophy of cognitive science. His recent publications cover topics such as polysemy and roots, world and truth in conflict, the status of indefinites, and the disunity of personal taste.

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Daniel J. SmithView profile

Associate Professor

Clemson UniversityUnited States

Dr. Daniel J. Smith is an Associate Professor of Spanish at Clemson University's Department of Languages within the College of Arts and Humanities. His research focuses on linguistics and sociolinguistics, particularly Spanish-English bilingualism, language contact, and second language acquisition. He holds a Ph.D. in Ibero-Romance Philology and Linguistics from the University of Texas at Austin, along with degrees from Bob Jones University and the University of Georgia. His work examines how social and grammatical forces shape language in bilingual contexts, emphasizing practical applications for language education. He has published extensively in journals like The International Journal of Bilingualism and Southwest Journal of Linguistics , with a focus on codeswitching, morpheme acquisition, and sociolinguistic factors influencing language use in the U.S. His recent book (2024) explores language shift in small-town and rural American communities. Dr. Smith has presented at numerous national and international conferences, contributing to both theoretical and applied linguistics. His research bridges academic inquiry with pedagogical strategies, addressing how bilingualism impacts language structure and educational practices. His studies on children’s bilingual acquisition and language policy highlight the intersection of family, community, and institutional influences on linguistic behavior. While no specific grants or advising activities are listed, his publications reflect sustained engagement with language contact phenomena across diverse populations. He maintains an active research agenda examining regional variations in the U.S. South and the evolving dynamics of Spanish-English bilingualism in immigrant communities.

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Jean Mark GawronView profile

Professor

San Diego State UniversityUnited States

Jean Mark Gawron is a professor at San Diego State University's Department of Linguistics and Asian/Middle Eastern Languages within the College of Arts and Letters. His research focuses on computational linguistics, semantics, pragmatics, and Python applications in social sciences. He teaches courses including Ling 572 (Python for Social Science), Ling 525 (Semantics), and Ling 581 (Computational Linguistics). His research interests center on computational approaches to linguistic problems, including word similarity models, lexical semantics, and syntactic structures. Publications reflect interdisciplinary work bridging theoretical linguistics with computational methods. Recent articles show consistent focus on lexical semantics and computational modeling techniques. Primary methodologies involve corpus analysis, constraint-based grammars, and algorithmic optimization for linguistic applications.

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Heidi AltmannView profile

Researcher

University of StuttgartGermany

Dr. Heidi Altmann is a Researcher at the University of Stuttgart , affiliated with the Institute of Linguistics and the Division of English Linguistics (IfLA). She is also the Study Programme Manager and Academic Advisor for the BA English (Teacher Training) and M.Ed English programmes. Her research focuses on Second Language Acquisition , particularly L2 phonology , L2 teaching and testing , and the interfaces between phonology, morphology, and sociolinguistics (e.g., language and gender). Education: PhD in Linguistics (2006), University of Delaware (USA) M.A. in Linguistics (2000), University of Delaware (USA) M.A. in Foreign Languages (German) (1998), University of Wyoming (USA) Intermediate Exam in English and Sinology (1992), Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (Germany) Her publications bridge phonology and second language acquisition , with a focus on stress, segmental length, and prosodic features in L2 English and German. She has presented at conferences such as GASP 2024 , EUROSLA, and the Manchester Phonology Meeting, emphasizing the persistence of L1 phonological knowledge in L2 processing. Altmann’s work integrates experimental methodologies across subfields like vowel reduction, syllable structure, suprasegmental features, and the role of prosody in grammatical disambiguation. Her research has implications for language teaching, particularly in pronunciation strategies and L2 assessment frameworks. She has held academic roles at multiple institutions, including the University of Konstanz, University of Würzburg, and University of Delaware. Her teaching experience spans ESL, German as a foreign language, and linguistic theory, with an emphasis on empirical approaches to language learning.

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Andrew AllortoView profile

Lecturer

University of South CarolinaUnited States

Andrew Allorto is an Instructor of Spanish in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at the University of South Carolina, College of Arts and Sciences. He holds a B.A. in Spanish Language from Montclair State University, a M.A.T. in Spanish Education from USC, and dual M.Ed. degrees from James Madison University and Universidad de Salamanca (Spain). His expertise spans advanced Spanish grammar, syntax, theoretical linguistics, and Second Language Acquisition. He has conducted research on sociolinguistic and lexical aspects of Spanish varieties, informed by studies at La Universidad Complutense de Madrid and field experiences in Venezuela and Mexico. Education: B.A. Spanish Language, Montclair State University (NJ) M.A.T. Spanish Education, University of South Carolina Dual M.Ed. (2016): James Madison University & Universidad de Salamanca His teaching focuses on innovative methods linking Spanish linguistic history to grammar instruction. He has presented at state education conferences on pedagogical strategies for language acquisition. Professional experiences include 5+ years teaching across USC's Columbia and Beaufort campuses as a Teaching Assistant. Research interests include sociolinguistic analysis of Spanish dialects and culturally immersive pedagogy. Travel experiences in Latin America enrich his cultural instruction.

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Raffi KhatchadourianView profile

Associate Professor

City University of New YorkUnited States

Raffi Khatchadourian is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Hunter College, part of the City University of New York (CUNY). He specializes in Software Engineering, Programming Languages, and Machine Learning Systems. His research focuses on automated software evolution, secure software engineering, and refactoring techniques, with notable contributions to tools like Hybridize Functions and μAkka. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Ohio State University, along with MS and BS degrees in Computer Science from Ohio State and Monmouth University, respectively. His educational background includes advanced training in Computer Science, with a focus on theoretical and practical aspects of software systems. His research interests span automated refactoring, program analysis, and the integration of machine learning with traditional software engineering practices. Key projects include frameworks for assessing safety in deep learning systems (ReLESS) and mutation testing for actor concurrency in Akka (μAkka). Khatchadourian’s work emphasizes tool development and open-source contributions, such as the Common-Eclipse-Refactoring-Framework and Hybridize-Functions-Refactoring. He has secured grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for combating technical debt in machine learning systems and improving imperative-to-graph execution migration. His teaching spans graduate courses on programming languages and software engineering, reflecting his commitment to advancing computational education. His lab, Ponder Lab, focuses on empirical studies and tool creation for software evolution and concurrency. Notable grants include SHF-funded projects addressing practical analyses and safe transformations in deep learning programs. His research has addressed challenges in migrating deep learning code to graph execution, optimizing Java 8 streams, and analyzing legacy software refactoring.

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Stephen NealeView profile

Professor

City University of New YorkUnited States

Stephen Neale is a Professor of Philosophy and Linguistics at the Graduate Center, City University of New York (CUNY) . His research bridges Philosophy of Language, Philosophical Logic, and their intersections with Linguistics, Metaphysics, and Cognitive Science. He holds the John H. Kornblith Family Chair in the Philosophy of Science and Values and has been affiliated with CUNY since at least 2012. Ph.D., Stanford University (1988) Neale’s work explores intention, context, semantic composition, pragmatic inference , and the indeterminacy of meaning. His research extends to interdisciplinary applications in legal interpretation, archaeological theory, and cognitive science. He is a proponent of rigorous analysis of semantic and pragmatic boundaries in language and logic. The 15 most recent articles (2001–2016) reflect his focus on Philosophy of Language , with recurring themes of anaphora , contextual parameters , definite descriptions , logical form , and pragmatic enrichment . His scholarship engages deeply with Gricean pragmatics, Davidsonian semantics, and the theoretical underpinnings of linguistic interpretation. Scientific Awards : University of California President’s Fellow (1994) Rockefeller Fellow (Bellagio, Italy, 1995) National Endowment for the Humanities Fellow (1998) Guggenheim Fellow (2002) Neale has taught graduate and undergraduate courses in Philosophy of Language, Linguistic Pragmatism, Metaphysics, and Interpretive Practices at CUNY and Rutgers University. His editorial contributions include co-edited volumes such as Mind (Special Issue) and Descriptions and Beyond .

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Emily ManettaView profile

Professor

University of South CarolinaUnited States

Emily Manetta is a Professor of Linguistics and Director of the Linguistics Program at the University of South Carolina, affiliated with the Department of English Language and Literature within the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences. Her contact information includes the email emanetta@mailbox.sc.edu and office location HOB 616. Education PhD in Linguistics, University of California, Santa Cruz (2006) BA in Linguistics and Islamic Studies, Swarthmore College (2000) Research Focus Dr. Manetta specializes in theoretical syntax with emphasis on Indic languages (Hindi-Urdu, Kashmiri, Romani). Her core research explores: Wh-questions and displacement at clausal peripheries Ellipsis phenomena and verb-second word orders Romani language endangerment in the Mediterranean Analysis of healthcare conversations through the Vermont Conversation Lab She co-leads the Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Research Group and collaborates with the University of Memphis' Unknown Languages Research Group. Publication Trends Her scholarly output (2009-2023) focuses on comparative syntax of South Asian languages, particularly Kashmiri and Hindi-Urdu. Dominant themes include verb movement, ellipsis mechanisms, wh-questions, and syntactic peripheries. Recent work shows expansion into pragmatics and linguistic anthropology. Research Collaborations Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Research Group (University of Vermont) Unknown Languages Research Group (University of Memphis)

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Richard FutrellView profile

Associate Professor

University of QuebecCanada

Richard Futrell is an Associate Professor in the Department of Language Science at the University of California, Irvine. He leads the Language Processing Group, focusing on understanding language processing in humans and machines through information theory and Bayesian cognitive modeling. His research also extends to NLP and AI interpretability, emphasizing the shared information-processing constraints between humans and language models. His work explores universals of language structure and their explanations through generic information-theoretic principles. Dr. Futrell's research spans computational linguistics, psycholinguistics, and cognitive science, with notable contributions to dependency length minimization, word order universals, and the efficiency of language design. He has received awards including the ACL Best Paper Award (2024) and the Best Paper Award for Computational Modeling of Language (2023). His group investigates topics such as code-switching, syntactic priming, and the cognitive foundations of language processing. His publications address language universals, computational models of syntax, and the interplay between linguistic structure and processing efficiency. Key contributions include studies on dependency locality, the role of memory and surprisal in sentence comprehension, and the application of information theory to adjective ordering and morphological fusion.

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Jiuzhou HaoView profile

Research Fellow

UiT The Arctic University of NorwayNorway

Jiuzhou Hao is a Research Fellow at the Department of Language and Culture, UiT The Arctic University of Norway. His research focuses on bilingualism, psycholinguistics, and syntax, with a particular emphasis on heritage speakers and multilingualism. He critically examines methodological assumptions in bilingualism research and explores cognitive mechanisms underlying language processing. His work spans theoretical and empirical investigations into non-canonical sentence structures, lexical interference, and the impact of schooling on language development in Mandarin-English bilingual children. His recent publications address topics such as heritage speaker bilingualism, neurolinguistic correlates of multilingualism, and challenges in analyzing non-canonical syntax in Mandarin. While no specific awards or grants are noted, his research contributes to redefining comparative frameworks in linguistics and advancing understanding of language acquisition in dynamic bilingual contexts.

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Maria J ArcheView profile

Professor

University of GreenwichUnited Kingdom

Maria J. Arche is a Professor of Linguistics & Spanish at the University of Greenwich, serving as Deputy Director of the Institute of Inclusive Communities and Environments and Lead of the Centre for Research in Language and Heritage (CREL). She holds a PhD in Theoretical Linguistics & Language Acquisition from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona with supervisory input from UCLA and UAM. Her interdisciplinary research examines the syntax-semantics interface with focus on tense, aspect, argument structure and copular verbs across Spanish grammar, acquisition, and crosslinguistic variation. Dr. Arche pioneered initiatives addressing language difficulties through the ATLAS Manifesto and chairs the EU COST Action Justice to Youth Language Needs. Her work integrates linguistic theory with applications in education and justice systems. Her publication trends demonstrate consistent focus on: L2 acquisition mechanisms, crosslinguistic comparisons of grammatical structures, theoretical analyses of aspectual phenomena, and innovative methodologies in experimental linguistics. Research emphasizes Spanish morphosyntax within broader typological contexts. Awards & Recognition: Fellow, Institute of Advanced Study (NIAS) of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (2021-2022, 2024)

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John Frederick BailynView profile

Professor

Stony Brook UniversityUnited States

John Frederick Bailyn is a Professor of Linguistics at Stony Brook University, specializing in theoretical linguistics, cognitive science, and Slavic languages. He holds a Ph.D. from Cornell University (1995) and serves as co-Director of the NY-St. Petersburg Institute of Linguistics, Cognition and Culture (founded 2003). His research focuses on generative syntax (case, word order, movement), Slavic syntax/morphology/phonology, and the intersection of linguistics with cognitive modularity and musical perception. Notable contributions include *The Syntax of Russian* (Cambridge UP, 2012), which won the 2013 AATSEEL Prize, and co-editing volumes in the *Formal Approaches to Slavic Linguistics* series. He has published extensively on Slavic syntax, scrambling phenomena, and cross-linguistic variation, contributing to debates in Minimalist Theory and formal syntax. Education: Ph.D. in Linguistics, Cornell University, 1995 Labs/Teams: Co-Director, NY-St. Petersburg Institute of Linguistics, Cognition and Culture Awards highlight his impact: his work bridges formal syntax and sociopolitical issues, such as language unity debates in post-socialist contexts. His research spans theoretical frameworks while addressing practical questions in Slavic language structure and historical change.

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Kazue KannoView profile

Associate Professor

University of Hawaiʻi at MānoaUnited States

Kazue Kanno is an Associate Professor of Japanese Linguistics at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, holding a Cooperating Graduate Faculty appointment in the Department of Second Language Studies. Her research focuses on Japanese SLA, pedagogical grammar, and syntax/semantics analysis. She is based in Moore Hall 385 and can be reached at kanno@hawaii.edu . Education: PhD in Linguistics, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (1992) MA in Linguistics, California State University, Fresno (1983) BA in Linguistics, California State University, Fresno (1980) Her research interests span Japanese as a second/foreign language acquisition, pedagogical grammar design, and syntactic/semantic structures of Japanese. She explores topics like honorific systems, relative clause processing, and learner linguistic profiles. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics and practical language education. Dr. Kanno has contributed to interdisciplinary studies on bilingual learners and L2 syntactic development, challenging traditional acquisition models through empirical analysis. Her recent work (2020) examines honorific markers' sociolinguistic functions, while earlier studies (2007–2012) address relative clause comprehension and cross-linguistic influence in Japanese learners. Advising & Grants: No explicit student advising records or grants are listed, though her collaborative research (e.g., 2008 paper with Hasegawa et al.) suggests involvement in team-based projects. She contributes to Second Language Studies through her Cooperating Faculty role. Labs/Teams: No specific lab affiliations are mentioned, but her work aligns with the broader University of Hawaiʻi's expertise in heritage language education and SLA research.

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