Lyn Tieu

Lyn Tieu holds dual roles as an Honorary Senior Research Fellow at Macquarie University's Department of Linguistics Hearing Research Centre and an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto (since July 2022). Her research focuses on semantics, pragmatics, and experimental approaches to language processing. Key interests include scalar implicature, emoji interpretation, and prosodic effects in language.

Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with empirical methods, examining topics such as free choice inferences, cross-linguistic disjunction patterns, and social media's impact on communication among individuals with language disorders. Collaborations involve international teams across disciplines, including cognitive psychology and disability studies.

Notable contributions include foundational studies on emoji semantics and experimental validation of pragmatic theories. Her research outputs span 44 peer-reviewed articles, with recent emphasis on digital communication and linguistic theory.