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Haris (Charalambos) Themistocleous is a Professor of Speech, Language, and Communication at the Department of Special Needs Education, University of Oslo. He holds a PhD in Linguistics (University of Athens) and has conducted postdoctoral research at Johns Hopkins University (2018), the University of Gothenburg (2016), and Princeton University (2015). His work bridges computational linguistics, neurolinguistics, and clinical neuroscience.
- Professional Affiliations: Member of the Academy of Aphasia, Sigma Xi Honor Society, Society for the Neurobiology of Language
- Grants: NIH/NIDCD R01 DC014475, Swedish Foundation NHS 14-1761:1
- Key Projects: Open Brain AI computational platform, machine learning for dementia diagnosis
Research focuses on computational models of speech-language impairments caused by neurological disorders. He develops AI tools for automated analysis of speech and language data, integrating machine learning with neuroimaging and clinical assessments. Notable contributions include:
- Early detection of Alzheimer’s/MCI via speech biomarkers
- Automated subtyping of Primary Progressive Aphasia variants
- Machine learning frameworks for analyzing discourse patterns in aphasia
Publications span over 20 peer-reviewed articles in journals like Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease and Brain Sciences. His work emphasizes translational research, with tools adopted in clinical settings for speech-language diagnostics.
