Jeff Good

Jeff Good is a Professor of Linguistics at the University at Buffalo (SUNY), affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. He specializes in morphosyntactic typology, Niger-Congo languages, and language documentation. His research focuses on Bantu languages, particularly the Bantoid sub-branch in Cameroon's Lower Fungom region, and involves collaboration through the KPAAM-CAM project. He also studies Saramaccan, an Atlantic creole, and explores multivariate methods in morphosyntactic analysis. Good is actively involved in developing documentation methods for multilingual societies, emphasizing digital tools and ethical practices. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with applied documentation, addressing challenges in sociolinguistic contexts and language revitalization.

• Key Projects: KPAAM-CAM, Bantu Final Vowel reconstruction, Cameroonian Grassfields language contact.
• Methodological Contributions: Digital documentation frameworks, metadata standards (e.g., SGML markup for Bantu dictionaries).
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Geographers, sociologists, and computer scientists in Lower Fungom studies.

Good's research integrates historical linguistics, typological analysis, and sociolinguistic methodologies. His recent work examines language change in multilingual settings and the role of social semiosis in intentional language evolution. He advocates for inclusive documentation practices that respect community needs, particularly in public health contexts for minority languages.