Christopher Hammerly

Dr. Christopher Hammerly is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of British Columbia and Director of the Experimental Linguistics and Fieldwork Lab (ELF-Lab). A descendant of the White Earth Nation in Minnesota, his research centers on documenting and revitalizing Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe), focusing on syntax, morphology, and cognitive linguistics. His work integrates formal linguistic theory with computational tools and experimental methods, emphasizing community-driven revitalization efforts.

He holds an SSHRC Insight Grant for studying grammatical person and voice in Ojibwe, developing computational tools (e.g., morphological analyzers) and pedagogical resources for language learners. Collaborations with Treaty #3 elders in Ontario ensure the project aligns with community needs, benefiting ~10,000 K-12 students via the Anishinaabemodaa app.

• Education: Not explicitly stated in provided texts, but academic trajectory inferred through grants and roles.

Research interests include syntax-morphology interfaces, long-distance agreement, and the application of formal theories to Indigenous language preservation. Recent projects explore multilingual speech synthesis and numeral classifier systems' cognitive impacts.

Scientific achievements include SSHRC Insight Grant (2024), Hampton New Faculty Grant (UBC), and contributions to computational linguistics tools for Ojibwe. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with applied revitalization, fostering collaboration between academics and Indigenous communities.

Advising and grants: Supervises projects under SSHRC and UBC grants, focusing on experimental syntax and fieldwork. Grants have supported RA positions and community partnerships. ELF-Lab coordinates projects like eye-tracking studies for language acquisition and formal learning models.

Labs/Teams: Directs ELF-Lab, which integrates experimental methods, fieldwork, and computational linguistics to address theoretical and applied language issues.