Élise RYST

Élise RYST is a Researcher in English Linguistics and Psycholinguistics at the University of Paris 8, associated with the LAPS team (EA 1569). Her research focuses on syllabification, bilingualism, and phonetic perception. She holds a Ph.D. in Language Sciences (2014) and has taught courses in English linguistics, phonetics, and syntax. RYST is affiliated with the Doctoral School 031 (Practices and Theories of Meaning) and has contributed to the development of the SaRP software for acoustic vowel analysis.

• Education: Ph.D. in Language Sciences (2014), Master’s in English Linguistics (2008), BA in English (2006)
• Key Projects: Syllabification Preferences and Bilingualism, Phonetic Keyboard Development
• Awards: Highest Honorable Mention for Ph.D. thesis (2014), M.Sc. with honors (2008)

Her research explores how bilingualism affects syllable segmentation, with a focus on cross-linguistic perceptual differences between English and French speakers. She has presented work at international conferences, including the Réseau Français de Phonologie and the Barcelona Summer School of Bilingualism.

RYST is a member of professional associations like TESOL France and the AFCP, contributing to language education and phonetic research communities.