Bruce Timothy Morén-Duolljá

Bruce Timothy Morén-Duolljá is an Associate Professor at Nord University, specializing in linguistics with a focus on endangered and minority languages, particularly Lule Saami. He holds a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Maryland and has held academic positions at institutions such as the University of Tromsø and visiting roles at Cornell University, Boston University, and Georgetown University.

His research emphasizes phonology, phonetics, morphology, syntax, and language revitalization, with a central focus on Lule Saami—a minority Scandinavian language spoken in Norway and Sweden. Key projects include the Seagull Spoken Lule Saami Documentation (2011–2015) and the Network for Saami Documentation and Revitalization (2009–2012), funded by organizations like the Research Council of Norway and NordForsk.

His publications span theoretical linguistics, language documentation, and historical perspectives on Sami languages. He has advised four doctoral dissertations and multiple theses, contributing to linguistic education and research. His work bridges empirical research with practical applications for language preservation, emphasizing the critical need for documentation to counteract language endangerment.

Notable contributions include analyses of Lule Saami phonology and morphology, comparative studies of Sami languages, and advocacy for orthographic standardization. His interdisciplinary approach integrates linguistic theory, fieldwork, and community engagement to address both academic and sociocultural challenges in language revitalization.