معرفی
Olga Lyanda-Geller is an Assistant Professor at Purdue University, specializing in Russian, Jewish Studies, and Comparative Literature. She holds a PhD in Philosophy from Purdue University, a Candidate of Science from Samara University (Russia), a D.E.A. from Sorbonne University (France), and dual M.A. degrees in Russian Literature/Linguistics and Philosophy from Russian institutions.
Research Focus
Her interdisciplinary research examines the nature of language through philosophical and linguistic frameworks, spanning Stoic doctrines, German philosophical traditions (Humboldt, Herder, Hegel), and Russian thought (Losev, Shpet, Bulgakov). Key interests include:
- Expression of meaning through linguistic structures
- Formation of new concepts in language
- Cross-disciplinary education (e.g., language/engineering integration)
- Classical/modern Russian literature
- Jewish cultural studies
- Philosophy of music
Awards
- Purdue University 2020 Excellence in Instruction Award for Lecturers
Teaching Innovations
Developed interdisciplinary courses including Russian for Engineers and Scientists and Russian for Rocket Scientists, reflecting her applied pedagogical approach.
