معرفی
James Waller is an Assistant Professor of Psychology and Applied Statistics at Gallaudet University, an ASL-English bilingual institution for the deaf in Washington, D.C. He teaches statistics and research methods across disciplines, including psychology, data science, and human-computer interaction. His research focuses on three core areas: 1) depiction in sign language discourse and development, 2) language development and child language use, and 3) language technologies for deaf/hard-of-hearing (HH) populations.
Dr. Waller’s work bridges theoretical linguistics and applied technology, with notable contributions to accessibility in virtual reality (VR) and AI-driven assistive systems. His recent studies address employment barriers for deaf individuals and the pragmatics of gaze patterns in sign languages. He actively participates in institutional committees, including search committees for faculty positions in Speech Language Pathology and Psychology, and provides statistics consulting for academic projects.
- Education & Training: Background in psychology, statistics, and sign language linguistics (specific details not explicitly provided).
- Grants & Funding: No explicit grants mentioned, though his research implies potential funding links to accessibility tech.
His advising includes mentoring honors students like Elizabeth Mayes in Psychology. He is affiliated with Gallaudet’s research initiatives on bilingual education and accessibility technologies, though specific lab names are not specified in the text.