Alice Gaby

Alice Gaby is an Associate Professor (Research) in the Department of Linguistics at Monash University. Her work focuses on semantic and structural typology, the interplay between language, culture, and cognition, and the documentation of endangered Australian Aboriginal languages. She collaborates extensively with Indigenous communities, particularly speakers of Paman languages like Kuuk Thaayorre, emphasizing ethical research practices.

Her research explores how environmental and cultural factors shape spatial language and cognition, including studies on geo-centric directional systems and time-space mappings. Notable projects include 'Unlocking the Archive' (2024–2029) and a descriptive grammar of Warriyangga/Thiinma. Gaby has presented keynote lectures at international conferences such as the Linguistic Association of Canada and the International Cognitive Linguistics Conference.

Her contributions span over 49 publications, with recent work addressing gender-based dialect variation and reflexive constructions in Australian languages. She advocates for linguistic justice in revitalization efforts and emphasizes the importance of collaborative, community-driven documentation.