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Dr. Carola de Beer is a Research Associate in Clinical Linguistics at the Faculty of Linguistics and Literary Studies, University of Bielefeld, collaborating with the Medical Faculty OWL. She is also a project leader in the SFB 1646: Linguistic Creativity in Communication, focusing on creativity in verbal and multimodal communication in people with neurogenic disorders. Her academic and research career includes postdoctoral work at the University of Potsdam in the CRC 1287 on language variability and cognitive sciences.
- PhD in Clinical Linguistics, University of Bielefeld (2017)
- MSc and BSc in Clinical Linguistics, University of Bielefeld
- Research Associate, University of Bielefeld (since 2021)
- PostDoc, University of Potsdam (2017–2021)
Dr. de Beer’s research focuses on multimodal communication in individuals with neurogenic language disorders, especially aphasia. Her work investigates how speech and gesture interact, how prosody is processed and produced, and how communicative abilities can be assessed. She also explores self-perception of communication and quality of life in affected individuals. Her research bridges clinical linguistics, cognitive science, and medical applications.
Her recent publications reveal a strong trend in understanding prosody, gesture use, and diagnostic tools in aphasia and right-hemisphere brain lesions. The studies employ systematic reviews, experimental designs, and clinical assessments, often in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Topics span from theoretical models of gesture-speech integration to practical diagnostic frameworks.
Dr. de Beer has not been publicly associated with specific scientific awards, but her sustained publication record in high-impact journals demonstrates significant scholarly contribution.
She has supervised academic work and coordinated research training groups, indicating active involvement in mentoring and academic leadership. Her clinical experience as a speech therapist in Berlin and as a supervisor in Bielefeld enriches her applied research perspective.
She is actively involved in the SFB 1646 research team, particularly Project C03, which examines linguistic creativity under cognitive constraints. Her work is embedded in interdisciplinary environments that integrate linguistics, neuroscience, and rehabilitation.
