Asgerd Gudiksen

Asgerd Gudiksen serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Nordic Studies and Linguistics at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Humanities. Her research focuses on Danish dialectology, word formation, language change, and lexicography, with continuous contributions since her 1998 Ph.D. on -et derivations in Danish dialects and subsequent appointments at the Institute for Danish Dialect Research.

Dr. Gudiksen earned her Ph.D. in 1998 after which she was appointed lecturer (adjunkt) at the Institute for Danish Dialect Research (now Department of Dialect Research), later promoted to senior lecturer (lektor) in 2001. Her academic trajectory remains centered at the University of Copenhagen within Nordic linguistic studies.

Her research explores Danish dialect variation—particularly insular dialects—through rigorous analysis of word formation processes and historical language change. She specializes in cultural lexicography, documenting vocabulary related to food traditions (e.g., julekage), beverages, and daily routines across dialect regions. Her methodological approach combines traditional dialectology with digital corpus linguistics, as evidenced by her work on the Ømålsordbogen dictionary project and CorDiale corpus.

Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal concentrated efforts in preserving endangered dialect vocabulary through bibliographic projects, dictionary reviews, and cultural semantic studies. Her editorial leadership of Danske Talesprog and LEDA-nyt journals demonstrates commitment to advancing dialectological scholarship while analyzing how everyday lexicons reflect regional identity and sociolinguistic evolution.

Scientific awards: No specific honors or fellowships were documented in the provided materials.

Regarding academic mentorship and funding, the available records indicate extensive editorial and peer-review activities but do not specify Ph.D. students or grant-supported research projects. Her leadership in journal editorship and conference organization suggests active engagement in scholarly community development.

Dr. Gudiksen contributes significantly to major linguistic infrastructure including the Ømålsordbogen (Dictionary of Danish Insular Dialects) and CorDiale corpus project, which digitizes historical dialect recordings and textual resources. These initiatives form critical research infrastructure for ongoing studies in Danish dialectology, supporting both academic research and public access to linguistic heritage through digital humanities approaches.