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Julian Bradfield is a Reader in Computer Science in the School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh. He serves as Director of the Laboratory for Foundations of Computer Science (LFCS) and has been on the teaching staff since 1992. His academic journey began with a Mathematics degree from Cambridge (B.A. 1985, M.A. 1988), followed by a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Edinburgh (awarded 1991).
His educational background includes:
- B.A. in Mathematics from Cambridge (1985)
- M.A. in Mathematics from Cambridge (1988)
- Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Edinburgh (1991)
Bradfield's research has evolved significantly over his career. Initially focused on computer science topics like fixpoint logics and concurrency, his interests have increasingly turned to linguistics, particularly phonology, since the mid-2000s. He has made notable contributions to the study of the Khoisan language !Xoon, applying his expertise in concurrency to linguistic analysis. His interdisciplinary approach bridges computer science, logic, and linguistics, creating innovative frameworks for understanding both computational systems and natural language phenomena.
His recent publications show a clear shift toward linguistic research, particularly in phonology, while maintaining connections to his earlier work in logic and concurrency. The articles demonstrate a progression from theoretical computer science to applied linguistic analysis, with several papers focusing on the phonological structures of Khoisan languages, especially !Xoon. His work often combines formal logical frameworks with empirical linguistic data, creating bridges between disciplines that are typically separate.
Bradfield actively supervises Ph.D. students and has contributed to various research projects throughout his career. He has developed connections between logical frameworks and linguistic analysis, particularly in applying concepts from concurrency theory to phonological processes. His role as Director of LFCS indicates significant administrative responsibilities alongside his research and teaching duties.
He teaches "Informatics 1 - Introduction to Computation" and has developed materials for courses on Formal and Computational Approaches to Phonology. His teaching reflects his interdisciplinary expertise, connecting foundational computer science concepts with applications in linguistics.
